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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right that energy efficiency is a critical part of making sure that homes are decent, safe and warm, and we will be considering what steps and what proposals…27 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI respectfully disagree with the hon. Gentleman. If we look at not just the UK shared prosperity fund but the other investment in the Liverpool city region, we will see that this…27 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsSustainable drainage systems are a vital part of future developments, so I will look closely at the recommendation the hon. Member makes.27 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAbsolutely. In the first instance, I will ask Lord Greenhalgh to investigate, and then we will of course follow up with a meeting.27 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAbsolutely. On nutrient neutrality, we are working with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and Natural England to resolve this question. On the second point, I…27 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn 2014 the people of Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom and were told at the time by the Scottish National party that it was a once in a generation vote. Eight…27 Jun 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs Eastleigh Borough Council is so profligate, I presume—I do not know; I do not have the facts in front of me—it must be a Liberal Democrat-controlled council, because profligacy…27 Jun 2022HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThe hon. Gentleman will, I am sure, be aware that I had the opportunity of speaking to the Scottish Parliament’s Finance and Public Administration Committee, which covers these…27 Jun 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine UpdateThe Homes for Ukraine scheme will allow eligible children and minors under the age of 18 who have already applied through the Homes for Ukraine Scheme to come to the UK without a…22 Jun 2022HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local GovernmentI will say three things as briefly as I can. First, the national planning policy framework that will be published in July will say significantly more about how we can drive…13 Jun 2022HANSARDHousing, Communities and Local GovernmentI will say three things as briefly as I can. First, a document setting out how we intend to change national planning policy that will be published in July will say significantly…13 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyI beg to move, That this House has considered social housing and building safety. The events of the night of 14 June 2017 were unimaginably horrific. The fate of those living in…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyI am very grateful to the Father of the House. I have received hundreds, if not thousands, of letters and postcards highlighting the plight of park home residents and referencing…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyThe Chairman of the Select Committee is right to draw attention to that issue. One of the important questions is making sure that, even as we crack down on those social landlords…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyI thank the hon. Gentleman for that intervention. I know he is passionate about helping young people, particularly those at risk of homelessness and those who need decent homes.…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyYes, that is our intention. The hon. Lady’s question gives me an opportunity to restate and underline one or two things, to make them perhaps a little more clear than I had…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyYes, absolutely. The hon. Gentleman’s question gives me the opportunity to say thank you to Ministers and officials in all the devolved Administrations who have been working with…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Social Housing and Building SafetyThe right hon. Gentleman makes a very good point. He has been, if I may say so, a consistently clear and authoritative voice on behalf of those who have found themselves in an…09 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillWell, this is a first. It is the first time—certainly in the last seven years—that there has been a Lib Dem policy proposal that makes sense. I am nostalgic for those coalition…08 Jun 2022HANSARD Levelling-up and Regeneration BillI have a lot of sympathy for the hon. Lady and the situation in which she finds herself. I know that she is a doughty champion for York—it is a beautiful city, and a potential…08 Jun 2022