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HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination PrioritisationMy Lords, on 12 November I asked my noble friend’s ministerial colleague, my noble friend Lord Greenhalgh, if he would recommend to the JCVI that rough sleepers and those who work…25 Nov 2020HANSARDLeaseholders and CladdingMy Lords, 36 years ago, when I had my noble friend’s job at the then Department of the Environment, I put on the statute book the Housing Defects Act 1984. In a nutshell, it…25 Nov 2020HANSARDPalace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme: SpendingMy Lords, part of the sponsor body’s budget is spent on plans for the restored building. There are 12 storeys of accommodation in Victoria Tower, with spectacular views, occupied…24 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the compelling speech of the noble Lord, Lord Anderson. I have added my name to Amendment 10 in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Stevenson…18 Nov 2020HANSARDRailways: Fare StructuresMy Lords, one of the challenges facing the railways is to spread the morning peak; reduced fares kick in after about 9 am. Would my noble friend consider reductions for journeys…17 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough SleepersDoes my noble friend agree that rough sleepers, and those working with them, are particularly vulnerable to Covid? Will he recommend to the Joint Committee on Vaccination and…12 Nov 2020HANSARDRural Bus ServicesMy Lords, we all agree that public transport is essential for those who live in rural areas and do not have access to a car. However, does it all have to be provided by buses,…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, it is a real pleasure to be the first to commend my noble friend on his maiden speech. For much of his parliamentary career in the other place, he was in the Whips’…11 Nov 2020HANSARDPlanning: Accessible HomesMy Lords, I support the proposal made by many groups representing those with a disability that Part M of the Building Regulations should be raised to what is known as the…04 Nov 2020HANSARDHome Secretary: Allegations of BullyingMy Lords, the last inquiry into the conduct of a Cabinet Minister in 2017 took one month. This has taken eight months so far, although at the beginning, Michael Gove said: “It is…02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Transport for LondonI am grateful to my noble friend. With the other place in recess and government support for Transport for London running out tomorrow, this is Parliament’s last opportunity to…29 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Transport for LondonTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with Transport for London about the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on its revenue and funding.29 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial CareTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will publish their proposals for the reform of social care.28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, Amendments 39A, 47A and 52A are in my name and those of the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, and the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner of Worcester. They have the support of…28 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial CareI am grateful to my noble friend for that reply, but this is not a happy story. Last year, the Prime Minister said: “We will fix the crisis in social care once and for all with a…28 Oct 2020HANSARDAlmshousesMy Lords, will the current review of the planning system consider exempting almshouses from the infrastructure levy, which is raised at differential levels throughout the country,…22 Oct 2020HANSARDHousing: Rent, Evictions and Covid-19My Lords, my noble friend rightly refers to the recent generous increase in the local housing allowance, which will help tenants struggling with their rent. However, the increase…13 Oct 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I beg to move Amendment 6 in my name, which is reinforced by the names of my noble friend the Minister and the three noble Lords who supported my original amendment in…08 Oct 2020HANSARDHousing: Rent and Covid-19My Lords, in answer to an Urgent Question on this very subject a fortnight ago, my noble friend the Minister said, of measures to help renters: “They are kept under constant…08 Oct 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I can be brief. I join the Minister in thanking all noble Lords who have taken part in this short debate. I suspect it is one of the more consensual debates that the…08 Oct 2020