Member of Parliament
Lord Best
Member since
04 Jun 2001
Bills sponsored
7
Speeches (30d)
3
Speeches (all)
267
Written questions
0
Last spoke
23 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (267)
HANSARDHousing: Modern Methods of ConstructionMy Lords, as a member of the Built Environment Committee under the able chairmanship of the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, which investigated this matter, I thank the noble Lord, Lord…05 Sept 2024HANSARDBuilding HomesMy Lords, this is my first opportunity to welcome the Minister to her role. We are very lucky to have someone in your Lordships’ House who has a real understanding of these…30 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)My Lords, the King’s Speech aligns the Government’s strategy for growth with reform of the planning system for housing and infrastructure. Acute shortages of accommodation, and…22 Jul 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillMy Lords, I draw attention to my housing and property interests as on the register. This Second Reading provides an opportunity to review the current state of the PRS—the private…15 May 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken—all of them in favour of the concept of a regulator of property agents. I think the case is now unavoidable. My…01 May 2024
Bills sponsored (7)
BILLSupported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023Royal Assent29 Jun 2023EnactedBILLHomes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018Royal Assent20 Dec 2018EnactedBILLBBC Licence Fee Bill [HL]2nd reading12 Jul 2017ActiveBILLHomelessness Reduction Act 2017Royal Assent27 Apr 2017EnactedBILLSelf-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015Royal Assent26 Mar 2015EnactedBILLMobile Homes Act 2013Royal Assent26 Mar 2013