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HANSARDFlats and Shared Housing: Fire RiskWill the Minister consider looking at what might be done in the area of insurance to broaden access to the insurance cover currently taken out by developers or freeholders, so…28 Jan 2020HANSARD Criminal LawI apologise for coming in late, Mr Deputy Speaker; I was at another meeting. What assessment has been made of the likely rates of reoffending among the prisoners who will be…28 Jan 2020HANSARDNHS Funding BillA running theme throughout the Secretary of State’s speech has been an integrated approach to prevention and care. May I draw his attention to the need for dental care for cancer…27 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThe Secretary of State will understand that there are, of course, some people for whom the challenge of applying for status is considerable, and the Government have said they will…22 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicDoes my hon. Friend agree that in-depth classical music training underpins many of the more popular genres as well, including film music and musicals, which are huge earners for…21 Jan 2020HANSARD Economy and Society: Contribution of MusicI am proud of Manchester’s great musical tradition, which includes our world-class orchestras, the Hallé, the Manchester Camerata and the BBC Philharmonic—whose guests are seen at…21 Jan 2020HANSARDBuilding SafetyGenerally, leaseholders do not enjoy third-party rights to claim under the latent structural defect insurance taken out by a developer or his design team. Will the Secretary of…20 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersI applied for this debate in anticipation of the Government’s plans to bring forward measures in this Parliament relating to building standards and safety. In recent years, I have…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersI absolutely agree with my hon. Friend, who does excellent work through the all-party parliamentary group on leasehold and commonhold reform. I will be saying a little more about…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersIn fact, Aura Court is not under appeal, but the same developer is in relation to another development. However, the general point applies that this developer has repeatedly been…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersI will not, if my hon. Friend will forgive me, because I think we are going to be tight on time for the Minister to respond, and I am covering—we are all covering—a lot of…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersI most certainly would support that suggestion. There are a number of other actions that the Government could take to address the slippery state of affairs that exists around…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersIn recent years, I have seen numerous examples in my constituency of shoddy and sometimes downright dangerous workmanship, and a lack of redress for homeowners. The all-party…16 Jan 2020HANSARD Protection for New Home BuyersI will say a little about mortgage lenders later in my speech. The examples I have given the House are not isolated. Indeed, Mr Alexander is notorious for a number of poor-quality…16 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social CareA few moments ago the Secretary of State spoke about scaremongering. Has he had a chance to look at early-day motion 56, which highlights one group of patients who are scared?…16 Jan 2020HANSARD European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI am following carefully the argument that the hon. and learned Lady is making. Does she not agree that the obligation the Government already have, under the Borders, Citizenship…08 Jan 2020HANSARD Thomas Cook CustomersIt is great pleasure to see you in the Chair, Madam Deputy Speaker. What the Secretary of State has told us this afternoon is shocking. Can she assure the House that there will be…05 Nov 2019HANSARDRetail Crime PreventionI am pleased that the Minister believes that there will need to be a full debate about facial recognition technology in the House. He will be aware of concerns about personal…05 Nov 2019HANSARDRetail Crime PreventionI congratulate my right hon. Friend on securing the debate. I draw the House’s attention to my membership of and support from both the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied…05 Nov 2019HANSARDRetail Crime PreventionDoes my right hon. Friend agree that it would be helpful to understand, should the Minister’s party be returned to government, what its view is on the use of facial recognition…05 Nov 2019