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HANSARDCold and Damp HomesI thank the shadow Minister for his open and honest speech. I know that he cares passionately about this area. Does he agree that the previous Government could have helped on the…08 May 2025HANSARDCold and Damp HomesI thank the hon. Member for making that important point, which many registered social landlords and local authorities have raised with the Select Committee in various evidence…08 May 2025HANSARDBirmingham: Waste CollectionI associate myself with the Minister’s remarks on the passing of Pope Francis. May his soul rest in perfect peace. It is important for us to remember the innocent residents who…22 Apr 2025HANSARD Israel: Refusal of Entry for UK ParliamentariansI know that the Leader of the Opposition is not here, but I would say to her gently that she should agree with the whole House and recognise that her comments may inflame the…07 Apr 2025HANSARD Children in Temporary Accommodation: EnglandI thank my hon. Friend for his points, and I again commend him on the work he has done in this area, which I have heard him speak on in the Chamber. It is important that we…03 Apr 2025HANSARDUK Democracy: Impact of Digital PlatformsI thank the hon. Member for securing this really important debate, and for her passionate speech. She highlights the ripple effect that will be created if we do not challenge…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Children in Temporary Accommodation: EnglandI thank my neighbour and hon. Friend. This issue sadly affects our borough of Lambeth. In the past year, the data shows that average rents have increased by 9%, and we know that…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Children in Temporary Accommodation: EnglandI am always happy to see the hon. Member in the Chamber, and he makes an excellent point. We have to make sure that we share our learnings right across the UK, including with…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Children in Temporary Accommodation: EnglandI thank my fellow Chair, the Chair of the Treasury Committee. This is really important. As we said, we welcome the Government’s inter-ministerial group, which meets regularly to…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Children in Temporary Accommodation: EnglandI thank my fellow Committee member, who brings her experience to the issue from her work with homelessness organisations. Local authorities want to work with the Government, but…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Children in Temporary Accommodation: EnglandToday, the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee publishes our first report of the Session, following our inquiry on children in temporary accommodation. I thank the…03 Apr 2025HANSARD Children in Temporary Accommodation: EnglandAs a fellow south Londoner, my hon. Friend will recognise the pressures that many boroughs are facing. London councils and all political parties have come together to flag this…03 Apr 2025HANSARDGaza: Israeli Military OperationsI thank the Minister for coming to the House and the hon. Member for Bristol Central (Carla Denyer) for raising the matter. I concur with the comments of my right hon. Friend the…02 Apr 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleI pay tribute to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) for securing this important debate and for his powerful speech. The devastating impact of knife crime is felt at…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Conflict in GazaAs the Foreign Secretary mentioned, the ceasefire provided a glimmer of hope for the innocent civilians fleeing the constant bombardment and bloodshed, and for the innocent…20 Mar 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleI thank the shadow Minister for her comments. Yes, the police have a vital role to play in dealing with knife crime. Does she agree that our youth workers, who work with some of…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Disabled People’s Access to TransportI commend the Chair for this excellent report and for shining the light on such an important issue. I can think of numerous times when I have been on a bus and have had to be very…20 Mar 2025HANSARDKnife Crime: Children and Young PeopleI thank the hon. Member for making such an impassioned speech. He has just outlined some of the role of the social media companies. Does he agree that the same rigour that we…20 Mar 2025HANSARD Welfare ReformI agree with the Secretary of State that many disabled and sick people want to work, but the reality is that cutting PIP will not address the reasons why they do not. She outlined…18 Mar 2025HANSARD Plan for NeighbourhoodsI thank the Minister for the statement. A number of Members have been on councils, and some of us still serve on them. If we are all honest, the unfortunate reality is that the…04 Mar 2025