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HANSARD Building Safety BillMy constituency neighbour, who shares many of the same case load issues relating to the building safety crisis as I do, is absolutely right. A lot that flows from the Secretary of…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Building Safety BillIt does apply to England and Wales, and I think that as a general point the Government need to co-operate much more closely with the Welsh Government on action on the building…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Building Safety BillThe Chair of the Select Committee is absolutely right; it would be a travesty if the Government or this Department were forced to raid the affordable homes programme to cover the…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Building Safety BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I hope that, as Members consider the Bill and amendments, they have the chance to reflect and to remember why it is going through. One does not…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Building Safety BillScintillating they may not be, but it is still a pleasure to respond for the Opposition to the remaining proceedings on consideration. I will first deal briefly with several of…19 Jan 2022HANSARD Building Safety BillMy hon. Friend makes a very good point, which she has made in other debates in this place with regard to unscrupulous developers operating in her constituency. Changes to company…19 Jan 2022HANSARDSecond Homes and Holiday Lets: Rural CommunitiesAs always, it is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Sharma. I congratulate the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) on securing this debate. He has a…06 Jan 2022HANSARDNew Homes: Developers, Housebuilders and Management CompaniesIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Betts. I wish all hon. Members and staff present a happy new year, and add my congratulations to the hon. Member for Wantage…05 Jan 2022HANSARDTfL Funding: Discussions with Mayor of London2. If he will hold discussions with the Mayor of London on Transport for London's funding.16 Dec 2021HANSARDTfL Funding: Discussions with Mayor of LondonThe move to plan B this week has seen bus travel demand in our capital fall by 9% and tube travel demand by a staggering 29%, leaving both still well below pre-pandemic levels.…16 Dec 2021HANSARD Covid-19 UpdateTo my frustration, it was only immediately prior to this statement that I was able to obtain a copy of the regulations we are voting on tomorrow, so could the Secretary of State…13 Dec 2021HANSARDAffordable Housing: Planning ReformIt is a pleasure, as always, to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Huq, just as it is to respond to what has been an extremely thoughtful and well-informed discussion. I…07 Dec 2021HANSARDCOP27: Finance for Loss and DamageWhether it is progress in relation to a dedicated loss and damage funding facility, efforts to raise ambition when it comes to national climate commitments, or delivering on…01 Dec 2021HANSARDEngagementsQ7. The Government’s integrated review has concluded that the Chinese state poses a systemic challenge to our national security, and the Prime Minister has made it clear that when…24 Nov 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) Bill (Fifth sitting)The Minister has just mentioned the obligation on the Secretary of State that is in the Bill. My hon. Friend the Member for Southampton, Test made the point that this levy may be…23 Nov 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) Bill (Fifth sitting)I rise to speak briefly to amendment 17, because it relates to an important matter that builds on our earlier discussions. I listened to the Minister and heard what he said about…23 Nov 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) Bill (Fifth sitting)That raises an interesting, and quite concerning, point: what in the legislation prevents a supplier from overcharging its customers on the basis that it is levying the RAB? Is…23 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsOn fairness, does the right hon. Lady agree that, when we are talking about the need for pension parity, we are talking about not just Gurkha veterans themselves, but widows and…22 Nov 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) Bill (Third sitting)The Minister is being incredibly generous in giving way, which I appreciate. On the basis of what he just said, could CGN continue to be involved in a future project as long as…18 Nov 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy (Financing) Bill (Third sitting)I take the point about the National Security and Investment Act. The Minister will know that that was given Royal Assent only in 2021. The strategic investment agreement that…18 Nov 2021