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HANSARDLevelling-up ReportAs I said in response to the previous question, of course there are great disparities—within Greater London, for instance, never mind within Yorkshire. We must level up between…19 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportIt is very clear that the levelling-up mission involves levelling up both within and between communities. Of course, it takes into account that there is great disparity within…19 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportI thought this Question might go in all directions, including Stoke. We actually have a department in Wolverhampton and are going to conduct a ministerial board meeting there—but…19 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportMy Lords, I think it is for one of my colleagues to explain that decision, but it is clear that the healthy life expectancy metric—to increase it by some five years by…19 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportLocal government has a critical part to play in levelling up the country. I would point out the commitment through both the UK shared prosperity fund and the levelling-up funds to…19 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportI know that there is a strong Yorkshire lobby here. When I look at a map of Yorkshire, I see that it seems to have engulfed most of the north of England these days. But we are…19 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportAs someone who spent 16 years in local government, I am obviously a great fan of devolution. But it is very clear that, by 2030, every part of the United Kingdom that wants a…19 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am greatly honoured to close the debate on Her Majesty’s gracious Speech on the important issues of levelling up, communities and transport. I start by thanking noble…11 May 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 98A, 98B and 98C.26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, I must thank noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. I am not sure; maybe we are close to that point where we can say, “One more heave”. I want quickly to…26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 107A, 108A, 109A and 109B.26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 184A, 184B, 184D and 184D.26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 145A.26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 6 and do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 6A in lieu.26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 93A and 93B.26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 94A.26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 78A.26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I will also speak to Motions B to H. Here we are again: debating this landmark Bill which will bring forward the biggest changes to building…26 Apr 2022HANSARDSouth-west of England: Levelling upWe have someone here who was leader of Wiltshire County Council for 16 years. Take that one away.07 Apr 2022HANSARDSouth-west of England: Levelling upMy Lords, I too congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Exeter on securing this debate. He was known as Robert Atwell when he was chaplain during my early years as…07 Apr 2022