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HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I have tabled Amendment 54 in this group. Like my noble friend Lady Hayman, I had the privilege of meeting Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah. I was at the meeting that she had…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to demolish Grenfell Tower and what discussions they have had regarding the safety of the site and whether they have consulted…06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question of which I have given private notice. In doing so, I refer the House to my relevant interests as set out in the register.06 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, over the weekend, survivors, victims’ families and the local community found out about the plans to demolish Grenfell Tower through reports across the media. The…06 Sept 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence against Women and GirlsMy Lords, following up on a point raised by my noble friend Lady Gale, what should women and girls who are harassed in broad daylight do in the absence of a specific sexual…22 Jul 2021HANSARDMortgages: EWS1 FormMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I refer the House to my relevant interests as set out in the register.29 Jun 2021HANSARDMortgages: EWS1 FormTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they intend to take to help leaseholders who are unable to sell their flats due to mortgage providers insisting on an EWS1 form despite…29 Jun 2021HANSARDMortgages: EWS1 FormMy Lords, the problem is that mortgage providers are insisting on a form that is not necessary, against the guidance from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. People…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Hospital Patient ReferralsMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lady McDonagh, and with her permission, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in her name on the Order Paper.28 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Hospital Patient ReferralsMy Lords, I want to understand whether the deaths in care homes, which were absolutely tragic, were down to the incompetence of the Government or just a disregard for the elderly.…28 Jun 2021HANSARDHomeowners: Cladding-related CostsMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and in doing so refer the House to my relevant interests as set out in the register.24 Jun 2021HANSARDHomeowners: Cladding-related CostsMy Lords, the response from the Government is woefully inadequate. When will the noble Lord, the Government and the Prime Minister get a grip? The thousands of people trapped in…24 Jun 2021HANSARDHomeowners: Cladding-related CostsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to protect homeowners from further costs as a result of unsafe cladding, in addition to the £5.1 billion investment in…24 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his response to this important debate. When I spoke to my Amendment 156, I made a request to him to meet me, my noble friend Lady Hayman, Ella’s…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I support the intention behind all the amendments in this group today. I agree with the contributions of my noble friends Lady Hayman and Lord Whitty, and with virtually…23 Jun 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I thank the Government Chief Whip for that advance notice. It is very welcome and helpful for the House.17 Jun 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021That this House regrets that the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021 (SI 2021/428) will remove the voice of local…10 Jun 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, in moving my Motion that is before the House, I have a few brief words to say. I do not intend to detain the House for very long, and I intend to divide the House after…10 Jun 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my relevant registered interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association, a non-executive director of MHS Homes Ltd…08 Jun 2021HANSARDTown and Country Planning (General Permitted Development etc.) (England) (Amendment) Order 2021I thank the Government Chief Whip. I would have been very happy for my vote to be agreed by the collecting of voices, but the Government did not take me up on that offer.…08 Jun 2021