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HANSARDDeposit Return Scheme: UK Internal Market ActI appreciate that. It just shows that even though the reds had a good run, in another contest the blues managed to out-class them in the end. I have regular discussions with…05 Jun 2023HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkAs well as being a brilliant constituency Member of Parliament, my hon. Friend makes an important point that will resonate with many Members across this House. I hope that we will…05 Jun 2023HANSARDDeposit Return Scheme: UK Internal Market ActI am tempted to say that the SNP should can it on this question, because the businesses with which the Scottish Government have been interacting have been uniform, loud and clear…05 Jun 2023HANSARDNational Planning Policy FrameworkI know Hull is the second most flood-prone city in England and I applaud the work undertaken by the local authority and championed by the hon. Lady. I do not know whether I will…05 Jun 2023HANSARDUK Levelling UpI take this opportunity to thank my right hon. Friend for his leadership on this issue. The levelling up White Paper would not have been published without his determination to…05 Jun 2023HANSARDDeposit Return Scheme: UK Internal Market ActI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for that wonderful reference to the Eurythmics classic. We are both Annie Lennox fans, whatever else may divide us. The Scottish Government…05 Jun 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe consulted with the NAO and with others, and we felt that it was most appropriate to have a genuine independent inquiry. It is important to state that there is no evidence that…05 Jun 2023HANSARDReforming the Private Rented SectorThe Renters (Reform) Bill, introduced into Parliament today, will deliver the Government ’ s 2019 manifesto commitment to “bring in a Better Deal for Renters”, including…17 May 2023HANSARDConstruction Product Testing: Independent ReviewThis Government are transforming the built environment through a culture of safety and high standards. The Building Safety Act 2022 brought into law far-reaching reforms that give…20 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling Up, Housing and CommunitiesI am grateful to the Father of the House, who has been indefatigable in his efforts on behalf of those affected by this crisis and of leaseholders more broadly. I should say, for…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur changes to the national planning policy framework are designed to do exactly that. I talked to the new chief executive of the Planning Inspectorate earlier last week to…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsApplying a vice-like grip to their nether regions.27 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling Up, Housing and CommunitiesI am grateful to the Father of the House, who has been indefatigable in his efforts on behalf of those affected by this crisis and of leaseholders more broadly. I should say, for…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI absolutely will and I am grateful to my hon. Friend for the work he has done to ensure that our antisocial behaviour action plan hits criminals where it hurts. I should add that…27 Mar 2023HANSARDSocial Rented HousingI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising this issue. Actually, I believe that the figure was closer to 30,000 overall, but I believe, as the National Housing Federation and…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsObviously, the capacity of people who are Members of this House to do work to supplement the role they perform here is one that is properly—if there is anything improper about…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWell, I think the message has to be “Vote Conservative”, because as we have heard there is a Liberal Democrat council in Eastbourne that is not answering letters, a Liberal…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsVery good points. That is the plan.27 Mar 2023HANSARDSocial Rented HousingBefore I answer the questions, may I on behalf of the Government extend my congratulations to Humza Yousaf on his election as leader of the Scottish National party? We look…27 Mar 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Under-Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Dehenna Davison) has been working incredibly hard. I am…27 Mar 2023