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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.04 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial DisorderI say to my noble friend that this will be discussed and legislation brought forward in due course to tackle the issues he raises. Let me use my final point to say to the House…04 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial DisorderMy Lords, the Khan review cited divisive language from politicians and a decline in trust and participation in democracy as factors that contribute towards worsening social…04 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial DisorderI support the noble Lord’s comments 100%. The police have our full support to use their powers without fear or favour. I have enormous gratitude for the dedicated officers who…04 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial DisorderI thank the noble Baroness for raising that important point once again. Just to remind the House, I have already visited Leeds, Southport, Sunderland and Middlesbrough, as well as…04 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial DisorderAnyone who stokes this sort of violence, whether on the internet or in person, can face jail time. Riot, public nuisance and criminal damage all carry a sentence of up to 10 years…04 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial DisorderMy noble friend makes a very interesting point. As the Minister with responsibility for regional investment within MHCLG, I know at first hand that deprivation and poor cohesion…04 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial DisorderMy Lords, the Government were elected on a manifesto that stressed a partnership approach with local authorities and an intention to stabilise the funding system through multiyear…04 Sept 2024HANSARDSocial DisorderGovernment policy plays a key role in supporting thriving and resilient communities. Under the Conservative Government, however, we saw a lack of investment in local authorities…04 Sept 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords from across the House for their powerful contributions on this important Bill. It is heartening to hear cross-party support from across the…04 Sept 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI will address the noble Lord’s individual concern after I talk about the more specific concerns. Updated costs of £138 million were published in June 2023, so that Parliament and…04 Sept 2024HANSARDTeesworks Programme: AuditMy Lords, I pay tribute to the work the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, does in local government, and I understand the deep emotions that he talks about, because there are outstanding…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTeesworks Programme: AuditThe previous Government asked the Tees Valley mayor to provide a progress update in September, following the recommendations of the independent review of Tees Valley Combined…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTeesworks Programme: AuditI thank my noble friend for raising those important issues. It is true that the previous Government scrapped the Audit Commission and replaced it with a fragmented, locally led…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTeesworks Programme: AuditThat is absolutely the case. However, there are recommendations on decision-making, governance and scrutiny. I appreciate the noble Lord’s question.29 Jul 2024HANSARDTeesworks Programme: AuditThe noble Lord again makes an important point. I remind the House that it is not the normal role of the NAO to examine or to audit local bodies. However, I understand that the NAO…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTeesworks Programme: AuditMy Lords, I always enjoy my noble friend’s mystification. However, I cannot comment on this particular issue. Noble Lords are very welcome to ask any questions, and I am looking…29 Jul 2024HANSARDTeesworks Programme: AuditI cannot comment on the meeting schedule of the Tees Valley Combined Authority. That is something for it to look at. In relation to the timeline, I have said to the House in…29 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a great honour to close this important debate on His Majesty’s gracious Speech. I thank your Lordships for your many learned contributions, not least among them…23 Jul 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillWe had all these enforcement measures in the social rental sector but we still brought in Awaab’s law. The argument is for enforcement and the decent homes standards, but in the…15 May 2024