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HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friends Lady McIntosh of Pickering and Lady Neville-Rolfe for the important measures proposed to support the hospitality sector. It employs some 2…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessI refer the noble Baroness to my previous answer. Certainly these buildings could be repurposed where appropriate. We expect local authorities and registered providers to bring…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessMy noble friend will know that we are exploring a number of options to further protect tenants, including a pre-action protocol for claims for possession by private landlords.…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessI note the noble Lord’s raising of the issue of support for our Armed Forces and will write to him on the initiatives that we as a Government are taking on that front.13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessThe noble Lord is right to highlight the importance of multiagency working to tackle homelessness. However, I point to the fact that we have made several announcements in the last…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessI agree with the noble Lord that the mission should be to ensure that those whom we have taken off the streets and placed in emergency accommodation, of whom there are some…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessI thank my noble friend. She will be aware that over £0.5 billion has been made available to support rough sleepers and get them into longer-term move-on accommodation. We expect…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessI do not agree that renters have received nothing. The noble Baroness will be aware that we have strengthened the welfare safety net with a boost to the welfare system of over…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessThe noble Baroness will be aware that I do not agree with the policy of rent controls. It is far more important to follow the guidance and find solutions other than eviction. Our…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessThe noble Lord is helpful in raising those initiatives by the Big Issue and Shelter. He will be aware that there is ongoing work, through the Master of the Rolls, looking at the…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessThe Government have provided an unprecedented package of support to protect renters. We have provided income protection schemes and have boosted the welfare system by more than…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipI thank my noble friend for raising the importance of choral music and choirs to our places of worship. My understanding is that it is included in the guidance, which will be…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipMy noble friend is right that churches and all places of worship play a crucial role in the cultural, as well as spiritual and moral, life of our country. Where possible, we…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipAs of 4 July, places of worship were allowed to reopen with social distancing in place. We are engaging with faith groups to understand the pressures they are facing during…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipWe have given guidance to churches on the safe handling of cash, which can continue, and we encourage contactless where possible. We will certainly look to see whether we should…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipI thank my noble friend for his kind words. I have had discussions as recently as last week with representatives of all Jewish communities, including the Orthodox community that…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipMy Lords, that is obviously something that would have to be considered as part of the comprehensive spending review that will take place this autumn. We recognise the importance…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipMy noble friend is right that organ recitals are a key part of our cultural and religious life. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport is about to publish guidance…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipMy Lords, my department, MHCLG, is making that information available to all faith communities and places of worship. It should be noted that the Prime Minister has asked Danny…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipI refer noble Lords to the fact that there is in place a listed places of worship scheme, which supports the refund of VAT on repairs and maintenance. This will be in place until…09 Jul 2020