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HANSARDBuilding SafetyMy Lords, following the question from the noble Baroness, Lady Warwick, I understand that housing associations can apply for support from the extra £3.5 billion of additional…22 Feb 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsMy Lords, the Government are definitely doing the right thing in giving renters greater security. But is there a problem that a rogue landlord could simply double the rent,…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I have added my name to Amendments 152 and the related 190, which provide for a period of grace before those who have to leave an abusive relationship become subject to…27 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingI congratulate the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of Canterbury on his appointment of a Church of England bishop for housing; that is a most helpful move. Does the Minister…26 Jan 2021HANSARDGas Boilers and Heaters: Replacement ProgrammeMy Lords, it is clear that retrofitting all UK homes with low-carbon heating is a long way off. Very many households will depend on heating by electricity, which is at present…12 Jan 2021HANSARDLeaseholders: Properties with CladdingMy Lords, many leaseholders are shared owners who own perhaps only 25% of their homes, because they could not afford to buy more. However, they are liable for 100% of their flat’s…07 Jan 2021HANSARDGreen Homes Grant SchemeMy Lords, I declare my interest as president of the Sustainable Energy Association. Bearing in mind that there have been delays in issuing the vouchers for Green Homes Grant…06 Jan 2021HANSARDCarbon-neutral HomesMy Lords, much of the problem of poor energy efficiency in homes is found in the private rented sector. Although the Government have launched their fund for the decarbonisation of…10 Dec 2020HANSARDHeat and Building StrategyI thank the Minister for her reply —it is good to hear that the heating and building strategy is on its way. Since this directly affects every household in the country, it…08 Dec 2020HANSARDHeat and Building StrategyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the answer by Lord Callanan on 2 July (HL Deb, col 802), when they plan to publish the heat and building strategy.08 Dec 2020HANSARDPlanning: Accessible HomesMy Lords, it is excellent that the Government seem likely to be raising standards of accessibility for all new homes. When the volume housebuilders object that this will damage…04 Nov 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, this important Bill commands extensive cross-party support. The amendment, with leadership from the noble lord, Lord Bourne, also has backing from all parties, and I can…29 Oct 2020HANSARDAlmshousesMy Lords, almshouses are important providers of homes for older people, but the annual programme of housebuilding for this age group by all private and social providers has fallen…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment No. 4) (Coronavirus) Rules 2020My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, and the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, for giving us this chance to consider how a Covid-related rise in homelessness can be…23 Sept 2020HANSARDPlanningMy Lords, the Government are proposing that the usual planning requirement on housebuilders to provide some affordable housing will be removed from all new developments of up to…16 Sept 2020HANSARDHousing: New HomesMy Lords, only a quarter of households in most places have a high enough or secure enough income to buy, even with support from schemes like Help to Buy and First Homes. Does the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDMobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I had the privilege of taking the Mobile Homes Act 2013 through the House. It came to us as a Private Member’s Bill from the other place, where it had been brilliantly…03 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Debt CollectionI thank the noble Lord for his positive response. A debt management Bill would establish clear protocols and an independent regulator for bailiffs as proposed by the Centre for…23 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Debt CollectionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to reform debt collection processes (1) during, and (2) after, the COVID-19 pandemic in response to (a) the report by…23 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, I declare my interests as listed in the register. Has the Minister had a chance to consider the arrangements introduced in Spain to prevent evictions? Tenants with rent…13 Jul 2020