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HANSARDTopical QuestionsAbsolutely. Again and again, we find that Labour-run local authorities, despite their much-vaunted relationship with trade unions, are incapable of resolving these disputes.…04 Dec 2023HANSARDLevelling Up, Housing and Planning UpdateThe autumn statement made further significant progress to level up and deliver positive change across the UK. Levelling Up Levelling up is at the core of this Government’s…23 Nov 2023HANSARDLevelling-up Fund: Third RoundI am delighted to announce that £1 billion will be allocated to 55 projects as part of the third round of our flagship Levelling-Up Fund. Listening to feedback from…20 Nov 2023HANSARDLeasehold Reform: Ground Rent ConsultationThe Government are committed to promoting fairness and transparency in the residential leasehold sector, and giving homeowners a fairer deal. Today we have published a…09 Nov 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillWill the hon. Lady give way?25 Oct 2023HANSARD Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillNo, no.25 Oct 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI take the hon. Gentleman’s point and appreciate the concerns that he articulates, which are shared by a number of people, but the way in which the Bill is designed makes it clear…25 Oct 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillThe fact that they are listed separately and individually affirms the absolutely principal purpose of treating them individually and separately. Were— [ Interruption. ] I am…25 Oct 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI thank all Members who have contributed to this debate for the thought and care that they have given to the legislation before us. I appreciate that we are debating these…25 Oct 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right and, indeed, my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Northampton North again made it clear that in France and Germany the BDS campaign…25 Oct 2023HANSARD Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right and I thank him for his thoughtful contribution. I recognise the sincerity and commitment of my opposite number, the right hon. Member for…25 Oct 2023HANSARDBuilding Safety: Second StaircasesThis Government are committed to ensuring that people can be confident that our buildings are safe. The Building Safety Act set up a new, robust regime, with a new Building Safety…24 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillOf course, landlords and any property owner must have the right to sell their home if they need or wish to do so; nothing should interfere with that. None the less, it is the case…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillI agree with the hon. Gentleman up to a point, but I would not characterise it in quite that way. On the basis of everything that he has said, that was completely the wrong…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillI am very fond of my hon. Friend, but that is just not true. We have seen an increase in the number of homes in the private rented sector recently, not a reduction.…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillNo, I have been generous so far. Every intervention only takes time from those who wish to contribute to the debate. Let me develop my argument and then I will give way to some…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillI am happy to give way to the hon. Member for Strangford.23 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillI am grateful to the hon. Lady; no one could doubt her sincerity or her commitment to making sure that we improve the condition of homes and that we deal with energy efficiency.…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillI beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. Before I get into the detail of what the Bill allows for and the reforms that it portends, may I say a few words of thanks?…23 Oct 2023HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillMy hon. Friend makes an important point, which gives me an opportunity to apologise to the House, on behalf of the Government, my Department and in particular myself, for the…23 Oct 2023