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HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI can give my noble friend that specific assurance.21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThe noble Lord will recognise that Wales receives more per capita than any of the four nations. I have made a commitment that the overall level of the funds will, at the minimum,…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThe design of the fund will be made public at a later date. I know of the interest that there is in green issues, and of course they are a critical part of what the Government are…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundWe have a real opportunity, through the UK shared prosperity fund, to design a fund that is driven by our national priorities and needs. The decision on how the fund will be…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI thank the noble Lord. We have to ensure that we level up and that that cuts across all communities that are lower than the national average. That will be a focus for the fund in…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI thank the noble Baroness for her question. It is very important that we consult the local community and voluntary sector. This is an opportunity, through one fund, to reduce…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI thank the noble Lord for raising the issue of support for coastal towns. It is important that those economies are raised up and do not fall behind the UK average. The whole…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundThe Government recognise the importance of bringing clarity on the UK shared prosperity fund. Decisions on its design will need to be taken after a cross-government spending…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI thank the noble Earl for his point about support for the creative industries from the European Regional Development Fund. The purpose of this new UK shared prosperity fund is to…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundYes, I can give the noble Lord an assurance that the amount of funding will be at least at the same level as all the European structural funds it replaces. I cannot say any more…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundI thank my noble friend for his question. This is a unique opportunity to provide the right priorities for the United Kingdom and to design something that levels up the four…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingThe noble Baroness makes an important point. We need to remember that we need housing of all types, including that for last-time buyers. Countries such as Germany have invested…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingI note the noble Baroness’s comments on right-to-buy provisions and the specific points she raised. However, the Government have an enviable record in the delivery of homes,…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingThat is a many-pronged question, if I may say so. On the last point, having taken 5,400 people—over 90% of rough sleepers—off the streets, we have a great opportunity to work on a…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingThe Government are aware, from both local planning authorities and the development industry, that there are delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. There is a risk of…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingI will write to the noble Baroness about the mortgage holiday situation. I am not aware that a decision has been taken, but we are looking into it at the moment.18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingI understand that the proposals do extend to the vulnerable, but it is their decision as to whether they go ahead. However, I will write to the noble Lord and place a copy of my…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingI will need to write to the right reverend Prelate as I do not have the answer to hand. I shall place a copy of my letter in the Library.18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingThe noble Lord is right that we must ensure that we have housing of all types and tenures, including affordable housing for key workers, as he outlined. I note that the affordable…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingI thank my noble friend for his question. We are looking at providing guidance so that the scheme could be extended.18 May 2020