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HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, before we progress with Third Reading, I will make a very brief statement and update on legislative consent in respect of the Bill. As the UK Government have made clear…14 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsThrough our current programme of planning reform we will ensure that the planning system continues to play an effective role in supporting progress towards net-zero emissions and…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsMy Lords, I point out that the current approach is biting. We have achieved a growth in our economy of 78% while cutting emissions by 44% over the past three decades, which is…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsWell, we are shaping the way forward through building regulations, and there will be further movement on that this year as we move towards the future homes standard in 2025. We…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsI can give my noble friend that assurance. Existing environmental protections will continue to be upheld and mandatory biodiversity net gain will lead to wider environmental…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsMy Lords, I point out that our proposed outcomes-based system of integrated assessment will provide the Government with a mechanism to reflect their environmental ambitions,…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsMy Lords, I point to the considerable progress we have made in cutting carbon emissions while building more homes. We have a plan to further reduce that. Our work on a full…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsMy noble friend is an inveterate champion of sustainable urban drainage, which is far better than the use of grey infrastructure. Of course, we will reflect the desire to see…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsMy Lords, above all, we recognise the need to move away from fossil fuel heating to meet our commitment to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. We are approaching that by…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsI think we are well positioned to take that on board, because the number of people in low-carbon industries has increased considerably and we are seeing a reduction in emissions.09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsMy Lords, I am not surprised that the Cumbrian coal mine has been mentioned. As noble Lords will know, on 11 March the Secretary of State called in the planning application for a…09 Sept 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Emissions: Planning and Building RegulationsMy Lords, I would agree with what the noble Lord said: it is important to join up government and we are making progress in this area. How we intend to do this will be outlined…09 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, as someone who was made a Minister in March of last year and entered this House only the following month, this is certainly a new experience for me. Actually, it is…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, I know that the vast majority of people have found secure, settled and long-term accommodation. I will have to write to her about the absolute number of people still in…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, despite the reporting, I can assure my noble friend that the school does not require any move or decant in the future. The tower is safe; there are no immediate safety…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, in addition to the consultation by the site team of my department, MHCLG, the local authority is engaging reactively. I heard from the leader of the council this week…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionI thank the most reverend Primate for making those points. It is important to engage with faith communities and local residents as well as the bereaved and survivors. I assure the…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, I have been very clear that the police have said that they do not require any evidence from the tower as part of their investigation. I am also aware that we need to…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, I am happy to clarify that there has been ongoing engagement not only with the bereaved and survivors but also with the community. I also want to put on record that…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, I underline that no decision has been taken, but we are aware that we have had unambiguous advice from engineering experts that the tower should be carefully taken down.…06 Sept 2021