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HANSARD Affordable Homes ProgrammeI want to make progress.25 Apr 2023HANSARD Affordable Homes ProgrammeI will first give way to the hon. Gentleman.25 Apr 2023HANSARD Affordable Homes ProgrammeWe expect to be able to say more on the affordable housing point in the coming weeks ahead—in spring. I hope that answers his question. I will conclude—25 Apr 2023HANSARD Non-Domestic Rating BillIt is a pleasure to close this short but constructive debate on the future of the business rates system. As we have heard, our consumer habits are changing faster than ever before…24 Apr 2023HANSARD Parish and Town Council PreceptsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Hosie. I am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for Morecambe and Lunesdale (David Morris) for raising this issue and…18 Apr 2023HANSARDBuilding Safety Costs: Support for LeaseholdersI am sorry to disagree with the hon. Lady, but it absolutely is the case that buildings under 11 metres typically have a lower set of issues associated with them when reviewed on…27 Mar 2023HANSARDDraft Building (Public Bodies and Higher-Risk Building Work) (England) Regulations 2023The position is that, because the public body notices are not being utilised and the use of them is therefore minimal, the impact of their usage or the future need for them will…27 Mar 2023HANSARDDraft Building (Public Bodies and Higher-Risk Building Work) (England) Regulations 2023I am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s questions. I wrote down his first question, but I have lost it among my documents. Will he remind me of it?27 Mar 2023HANSARDDraft Building (Public Bodies and Higher-Risk Building Work) (England) Regulations 2023I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Building (Public Bodies and Higher-Risk Building Work) (England) Regulations 2023. It is a pleasure to see you, Sir…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes. Eastbourne council is wrong. The pre-election period does not stop councils from responding to Members of Parliament, and they should do so.27 Mar 2023HANSARDBuilding Safety Costs: Support for LeaseholdersI have the greatest respect for the hon. Gentleman, but the reality is that he cannot suggest that only a fraction of buildings are covered by the developer contract. Just in the…27 Mar 2023HANSARDBuilding Safety Costs: Support for LeaseholdersAlong with my colleagues in the Department, we are trying to find an industry solution for insurance, and we have been working closely with the Association of British Insurers and…27 Mar 2023HANSARDBuilding Safety Costs: Support for LeaseholdersThe Building Safety Act 2022 introduced extensive protections for leaseholders in buildings above 11 metres. Developers in Government schemes will pay for cladding remediation,…27 Mar 2023HANSARDLocal Authority InterventionsLocal councils play an essential role every day. They deliver core services, including to the most vulnerable citizens, they help shape our communities, and support local…16 Mar 2023HANSARDAdult Social CareI am grateful to the hon. Lady for her intervention. I will come to her points in a moment. I acknowledge the point that my hon. Friend the Member for North Devon (Selaine Saxby)…08 Mar 2023HANSARDAdult Social CareI know that my colleagues across Government will be working hard to get the final elements of the settlement out as soon as possible, but I hope the hon. Lady will acknowledge…08 Mar 2023HANSARDAdult Social CareI am happy to confirm that the Government are trying, where we are able, to offer greater visibility of what is coming and greater long-term understanding. We will continue to try…08 Mar 2023HANSARDAdult Social CareI have detained the House, but I will be happy to give way briefly.08 Mar 2023HANSARDAdult Social CareAs I think the hon. Gentleman is aware, substantial additional funding has gone into the system. I am always happy to discuss the best way that that should be structured—obviously…08 Mar 2023HANSARDAdult Social CareIf I may make a little more progress, I will happily give way to the hon. Gentleman. I recognise the points that have been made about reform. I note that the hon. Gentleman, my…08 Mar 2023