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HANSARDDomestic AbuseI hope the hon. Lady will be assured about the responsibilities that we contemplate through the creation of this duty, which include firmly assessing the need and demand for…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI commend what the hon. Gentleman says. I know from my ministerial experience the incredible work and support services that are provided in Northern Ireland. As I indicated in a…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI thank the hon. Lady for highlighting that specific service; I know that the Minister for Women, my hon. Friend the Member for Louth and Horncastle (Victoria Atkins), who is on…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI assure the hon. Lady that work across government is taking place on these issues—in the context of the Domestic Abuse Bill and more broadly on the availability of welfare,…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseThe hon. Gentleman makes a really important point. As part of the duty on local authorities, there is a responsibility to monitor and evaluate local delivery, as well as to report…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseMr Speaker, I echo your words in relation to Tessa Jowell’s contribution in this place and the debate that we were privileged to be part of just a year ago. It is good to see the…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI thank the hon. Lady for her comments and her support for today’s announcement. I agree with her on that sense of moral duty—that sense of moral purpose—to those who are in…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI pay tribute to the work of my hon. Friend. I know that, in some of her previous ministerial work, she was very passionate in advocating and supporting greater focus on this…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseAs my hon. Friend will know, today’s announcement relates to England, as these issues are devolved. The Domestic Abuse Bill, which has been published in draft format, contemplates…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI thank the right hon. and learned Lady for her comments and for her leadership as one of the key Members across the House who have championed the issue for so many years. I…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseAs I have indicated, these services are for England. Yes, there are various aspects of the Domestic Abuse Bill, as we have discussed, relating to other provisions within it that…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseI thank the right hon. Lady and the work of her Select Committee in ensuring a good evidence base, and in taking that evidence and presenting it in the way the Committee did. We…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseThe hon. Gentleman heard what I said about the investment that was provided last November and the bed capacity it has given, and about other services that have been provided in…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseIt is worth bearing in mind the timing. The statutory duty will require legislation to be implemented through the Domestic Abuse Bill that we want to progress later this year. The…13 May 2019HANSARDDomestic AbuseThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point on move-on and how we ensure that prioritisation. There is guidance to that effect, but equally I will look to see whether further…13 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingOn the latter point, I have already indicated how we intend to manage this, and we will keep the House updated through the normal supplementary estimates process. The hon.…09 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingI hope that I can give some reassurance to the hon. Lady. The scheme is intended to cover situations where remediation work to remove ACM cladding and replace it has already been…09 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingAs I have indicated, through the inputs of the expert panel in relation to non-ACM systems, we have already provided advice to building owners, which was refreshed again last…09 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingI can give my hon. Friend that confirmation, and I pay tribute to him for his steadfast work on the Select Committee and outside in championing these issues. I also join him in…09 May 2019HANSARD Buildings with ACM CladdingThe right hon. Gentleman will have heard me say previously where I think moral responsibility lies. It should not be leaseholders who pick up the cost, which is why I am making…09 May 2019