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HANSARDGreater Cambridge Development Corporation (Establishment) Order 2026My Lords, I note the criticisms of the new development corporation for Cambridgeshire, as spelled out by the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, from his expert local knowledge, but my…22 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I support Amendment 17 from the noble Lord, Lord Stoneham of Droxford, and shall speak to my own Amendments 14 and 16 in this group. I declare my housing interests as on…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak in support of Amendment 25 in this group of amendments in the names of the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, and the noble Baronesses, Lady Watkins of Tavistock…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, this group of amendments begins with Amendment 28, in my name, and covers a range of different but vital issues. The concluding Amendment 76 in the group, in the name of…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it was a good debate, with approval from all sides for all the amendments in the group. It was good to hear the details of the 46 government amendments that will widen…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, for once I rise to oppose—at least in part—an amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham: Amendment 77. I want to defend the concept of providing…20 Jul 2026HANSARDHome Ownership: First-time BuyersMy Lords, would the Minister agree that a rather surprising and paradoxical way of helping first-time buyers is through making it easier to build for last-time buyers: those who…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, Amendments 61 and 62 are in my name. Amendment 61 would ensure that social housing providers—councils and housing associations—offer a new secure tenancy to a tenant…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, this has been an incredibly rich group of amendments. I think we have all appreciated the contributions of all noble Lords on these six amendments. Perhaps I could…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I support Amendment 20 in the name of my noble friend Lord Cameron of Dillington, and I declare my various housing interests as in the register. Before considering…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, my name is on Amendments 37, 38 and 44 in this group, all relating to the disposal of social housing to other buyers—which is quite separate from the right to buy for…15 Jun 2026HANSARDThe Building Safety Regulator: Building a Better Regulator (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, I too was delighted to be a member of the Industry and Regulators Committee that produced this report. I also thank the clerk and the team who looked after us. They did…08 Jun 2026HANSARDAffordable Housing: Young PeopleMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there is now a brilliant new way of helping young people get the accommodation they need: intergenerational housing? Pioneered by the…08 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a delight to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Pinnock. I declare my housing interests as in the register. I commend the Bill, which introduces a number of…01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, my contribution today considers the housing aspects of the King’s Speech, and I will echo some of the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham. I declare my…20 May 2026HANSARDHome Ownership: First-Time BuyersMy Lords, will the Minister agree that it is the longer-term effect of having fewer first-time buyers that really counts? When you retire as a tenant, you have not paid off a…23 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I will speak for one minute on Amendment 307. It is in my name but has been championed by the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, for months, and he is very sorry not to be here…13 Apr 2026