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HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, the amendment is in my name and that of my noble friend Lady O’Neill of Bexley. As we seek to increase housing supply, how do we ensure that social housing is not only…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. There have been a variety of views, so I will begin on the bits on which I think we generally agree. I am very grateful to…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendments 79, 105 and 106 in my name and that of my noble friend Lady O’Neill of Bexley. These amendments concern shared ownership, which for many…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank noble Lords who have contributed on this group. This debate has focused on the fundamental point that housing policy is not simply about providing a roof over…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to this final group of amendments in my name and that of my noble friend Lady O’Neill of Bexley. Clause 17(2) gives the Secretary of State the power to…17 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]I thank noble Lords who have contributed to this debate. As ever, I am in awe of my noble friend Lord Young of Cookham’s vast knowledge and the amount of work that he has done on…17 Jun 2026HANSARDCombined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026My Lords, before I speak—although I am not sure it is a conflict in this issue— I need to declare that I am a councillor in Central Bedfordshire. I thank noble Lords for speaking…16 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]I would like some clarification about government Amendment 4. This is an issue of principle, to some extent. This is an amendment of more than two pages; it is not a small…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]Yes; we would be very happy if the noble Baroness did not move the amendment. We would prefer that that amendment is moved on Report after we have had the opportunity for…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare an interest as a councillor in Central Bedfordshire. I add my congratulations to those offered to the noble Baroness, Lady Curran, on returning to the Front…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, this has been a short but I believe important debate, and I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to it. Although these amendments address different aspects, there…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]That was not my understanding.15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate. Much of the discussion has centred on the proper balance between flexibility and accountability. No…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak to the amendment in my name and that of my noble friend Lady O’Neill. Our amendments are concerned with the governance of capital receipts, and in particular the…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]I believe the Minister made a very helpful clarification, and I want to ensure that I heard correctly that it would be up to the local council to have the right of first refusal.…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I would like to begin this debate by stating our concerns with Clause 6. Perhaps they are the same concerns that the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, has.…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]I thank the Minister for that clarification; it certainly would make it easier that somebody does not have to chase 15 different housing associations that have merged or demerged.…15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]15 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is very convenient that my noble friend Lady Scott is in the Chamber, so I can say many thanks for all that she has done and how she helped me come into the House. It…15 Jun 2026