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HANSARDFlybeMy Lords, the Minister said that the Government would look at all the options. Perhaps I may suggest that they take a look at the landing charges at large airports for smaller…14 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, made some very trenchant points, for which we should thank him. The gracious Speech contained little to remedy the deep-seated problems…09 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Bourne, for the opportunity to have this debate. I acknowledge the huge efforts he made as a Minister in the aftermath of the…31 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I want to say something about housing but I first pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Bourne, for his work as a Minister, particularly in relation to the private rented…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsMy Lords, in reference to the reply that the Minister gave to the noble Lord, Lord Liddle, page 15 of the report says: “The Government has prioritised the smooth and continued…08 Oct 2019HANSARDFreedom of Information Act 2000My Lords, I first remind the House of my interests in the register in connection with the Local Government Association. I thank my noble friend Lord McNally for tabling this…23 Jul 2019HANSARDHousing: AccessibilityMy Lords, I remind the House of my registered interests. I also remind the Minister that 45 of the 322 local plans still refer to older accessible housing standards, putting…22 Jul 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillIf I can interject in this discussion, there is a real danger that the noble Lord, Lord Adonis, is right, but it does not have to be like that. That is why I am very supportive of…22 Jul 2019HANSARDDevolution: English CitiesI was talking about the decentralisation of Whitehall departments. A few years ago, I called for the Department for Transport to move out of London in its entirety, other than a…17 Jul 2019HANSARDDevolution: English CitiesMy Lords, I pay tribute to the work of the noble Lord, Lord Heseltine, whose focus on the economic futures of cities, particularly across the north of England, has been crucial to…17 Jul 2019HANSARDCouncils: FundingMy Lords, I also remind the House of my vice-presidency of the Local Government Association. Local government will be pleased that the Minister thinks that the sector is doing…04 Jul 2019HANSARDAffordable HousingMy Lords, I refer the House to my interests in the register. A few days ago, at the Housing 2019 conference, the Prime Minister said that, “we are delivering a whole new approach…03 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture of Seaside TownsMy Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner of Worcester. The House should know that there has been no choreography between his speech and mine, but he referred…01 Jul 2019HANSARDBenefit Changes: Vulnerable PeopleMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Low of Dalston. He made a compelling case in support of blind and partially sighted claimants, and his criticism…27 Jun 2019HANSARDLate PaymentsMy Lords, what thought have the Government given to introducing ring-fenced bank accounts for major government projects delivered by the private sector, so that subcontractors are…19 Jun 2019HANSARDChildren’s Health: Vehicle EmissionsMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Russell of Liverpool. He said that this was a human rights issue that requires cross-party action locally and nationally,…11 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendMy Lords, the Minister has made a number of comments about a no-deal Brexit. Is he aware of an Oxford University study published in April predicting that the UK car industry could…10 Jun 2019HANSARDGrenfell ResponseMy Lords, I remind the House of my interests as set out in the register. I want to raise two issues about tenants’ rights, both of which have been proposed by Grenfell United. The…10 Jun 2019HANSARDEmploymentMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hurley, for the opportunity to hold this debate. A few years ago, I had the privilege of leading Newcastle City Council, and I remember…06 Jun 2019HANSARDHousing: Social RentTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to increase the number of new homes built for social rent.04 Jun 2019