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HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsMy Lords, we remain committed to abolishing Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988 to enhance renter security and improve protection for tenants. However, our collective efforts are…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsGiven the significant level of financial support that has been available to renters throughout the pandemic, through furlough and welfare, it is unlikely that this expansion of…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsI point out that the new court rules will certainly prioritise cases such as anti-social behaviour, and that bailiffs do not currently enforce evictions. There have been plenty of…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsI will have to write on that specific point. It is important that this is seen as a balance of strengthening the rights for eviction while removing the no-fault eviction.27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsI will have to respond to the noble Baroness in writing on the point about the housing board.27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsI am not specifically aware of such a cost-benefit analysis, but we will certainly look into that as we develop policy in this area.27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsMy Lords, it is very important that, when we remove the ability to evict someone through no-fault evictions and Section 21, we also strengthen the rights where there are specific…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsMy Lords, I will look at what it will take to ensure that there are proper securities for renters, while recognising that we also need a healthy private rental sector and the role…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsI point out that billions have been provided in welfare support. In addition, raising the local housing allowance of the lowest 30th percentile is adding nearly another £1 billion…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsMy Lords, I am not really sure how the Government can solve the issue of rent arrears. We have just discovered the £360 million in rent arrears calculated by Citizens Advice. The…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsMy Lords, I would argue that the furlough scheme and the support we have given in billions in welfare, in addition to the commitment towards homelessness, which is increasing from…27 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, achieving the highest housebuilding target in over 30 years is a credible achievement. There is no doubt that the 300,000 target will be stretching, particularly in the…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, I have pointed to a substantial amount of money—£12 billion—of which £11.2 billion is for the affordable homes programme. In addition, we have announced a new, £7.1…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingThe use of Section 106 is a very important driver of the delivery of affordable housing. Perhaps I might take that point away and respond in writing.26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, there is a great deal of sense in that question. I would point out that the proposals to revise the National Planning Policy Framework make it clear that sites for…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, it is important that we think about both the demand and the supply of homes, but it is also important that we attract global talent to this country. It is about getting…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy noble friend will know that the Government want to see new homes built faster and to a higher-quality standard. Our planning White Paper proposes to introduce more speed and…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingThe definition of “affordable” that we use is taxpayer-subsidised housing. Of course, that is council housing as well as housing association and social housing but, importantly,…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, I would point out that housing is a devolved matter and I am not looking to tie the hands of the Prime Minister in how he prioritises this. I would also point out that…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHousebuildingMy Lords, the gross figure for additional dwellings was 252,790. That figure was obtained by adding 243,770 net additional dwellings to 9,000 demolitions. Some 26,930 gains were…26 Jan 2021