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HANSARDBBCThe licence fee was first introduced in 1946 largely to help fund television after the second world war. At that time, there was one channel and one broadcaster. The world has…21 Jul 2020HANSARDEconomic UpdateMy right hon. Friend’s support for business and workers has safeguarded the livelihoods of thousands of my constituents. Now more than ever, it is vital that we stick to sound…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Local AuthoritiesFears have been expressed that the Government will fully bail out financially poorly managed local authorities, while better managed local authorities, such as the London Borough…07 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Local AuthoritiesWhat fiscal steps he is taking to support local authorities during the covid-19 outbreak.07 Jul 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill (First sitting)Q Central to the Bill is the issue of the responsible person, but since the 2005 fire safety order was introduced, the identity of the responsible person has become more complex…25 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentAt the outset, some points that have emerged during the debate need to be reiterated. First, it is not unusual for politicians in senior positions to overrule local authorities.…24 Jun 2020HANSARDWestferry Printworks DevelopmentI do not have time, I am afraid. The Opposition are doing this simply to deflect from their own woeful lack of delivery on affordable housing. If they really care about this…24 Jun 2020HANSARD Global BritainDoes the Prime Minister agree that global Britain is not just about pursuing an ambitious independent trade policy, but at its heart it is about championing values? Does he…16 Jun 2020HANSARDTenant Eviction: Coronavirus Act 2020What discussions he has had with the (a) judiciary and (b) Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the exemptions on evicting tenants under the…09 Jun 2020HANSARDTenant Eviction: Coronavirus Act 2020I do not want anyone to be unfairly evicted at such a difficult time, but could my right hon. and learned Friend offer guidance on two constituents who have written to me…09 Jun 2020HANSARD Public OrderI thank my right hon. Friend for reassuring the country that the individuals who desecrated the Cenotaph, Winston Churchill’s statue and the statue of Abraham Lincoln will be held…08 Jun 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillI am a former chairman of the London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority. One week after the Grenfell fire, the London Fire Brigade took me to the top of the tower, and what I…29 Apr 2020HANSARD Windrush Lessons Learned ReviewMy right hon. Friend has disclosed that the first time she received this was report was yesterday and that she published it at the earliest possible opportunity today. Will she…19 Mar 2020HANSARDEngagementsQ14. In my constituency, we have enlisted voluntary sector providers to join the council in providing support to the most vulnerable residents in combating the coronavirus. Can…18 Mar 2020HANSARDDeveloping World: Business EnablingDoes the Minister agree that now we have formally left the European Union we have an exciting opportunity to build on our historic ties with the Commonwealth and use close…04 Mar 2020HANSARDDeveloping World: Business Enabling1. What steps her Department is taking to help increase the ease of doing business throughout the developing world.04 Mar 2020HANSARD Climate Protests in Cambridge: Police ResponseI rise to support the sentiments expressed so eloquently by my hon. Friend the Member for South Cambridgeshire (Anthony Browne). In doing so, I acknowledge that we face a…03 Mar 2020HANSARD Climate Protests in Cambridge: Police ResponseI entirely agree; that sentiment should be shared completely. I come back to my opening remark about the right to peaceful protest: that needs to be respected on all sides,…03 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool FundingSince 2013, the total schools block grant in my constituency has gone down, whereas funding across London regionally has increased by 4.5%. I know that my right hon. Friend…02 Mar 2020HANSARDSchool Funding19. What steps his Department is taking to ensure that schools receive equitable levels of funding under the national funding formula.02 Mar 2020