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HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, I oppose the clauses in this group standing part, and have tabled the amendment in this group, to challenge the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, on the substance of her…13 Jun 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, I pick up on one comment on wasted time. I hope that the noble Lord is not suggesting that spending just over an hour and a half on a very important Bill with many…13 Jun 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to quote from the Companion : “It is a firm convention that the House normally rises by about 10pm on Mondays to Wednesdays, by about 7pm on Thursdays, and by…13 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, does the Minister share my concerns that excessive regulation and red tape can lead to unintended adverse consequences, as we have seen with the politically exposed…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPlanning Reforms: Energy and Housing CostsMy Lords, I declare my interest as a councillor in Central Bedfordshire. The benefits to growth and innovation of densifying our cities are well recognised, yet the UK has some of…15 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Best, for opening this group. The question of what data is recorded on the database is an important one and the Government need to give the…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions to the discussion on the seventh group of amendments, which addresses important changes to the rent repayment orders.…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, we all want to see energy efficiency, better homes for tenants and reduced fuel poverty but, as we discussed earlier this evening, this needs to be done in an affordable…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak on this group of amendments in this important debate concerning property licensing. This discussion touches on a particular…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hacking, for introducing this group of amendments, and the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill. The landlord redress scheme is a vital function…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillAll Governments.14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Best, for bringing Amendments 203 and 204 before your Lordships’ House today. They propose the insertion of new clauses after Clause 63 and…12 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillThank you very much.12 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I will speak to the amendment in the name of my noble friend Lady Scott of Bybrook, which rightly brings the issue of abandonment to the attention of the House tonight.…12 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Best, for proposing this amendment. It raises a serious solution to one of the most acute crises affecting the private rental sector: the…12 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMay I seek a point of clarification before the Minister sits down? If I heard correctly, she said that the legislation would come into force this summer. Does that mean that…12 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Best, for moving this very sensible amendment, which is thoughtful and well-considered. The integration of the Tenant Fees Act 2019…12 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillWe have heard some compelling arguments from across the House on the very important issues here. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Lister of Burtersett, for her cogent and careful…12 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I will not do a full closing speech. The purpose of this was for the Minister to give us some thoughts on how you might deal with abandonment rather than going through a…12 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group tabled in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Scott of Bybrook seek to limit the financial penalties by local authorities and probe the…06 May 2025