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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe continue to target a win-win for both development and nature. I am more than happy to sit down with my hon. Friend to discuss how the NPPF contributes to that objective.15 Jun 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do not intend to reverse the decision; I made the decision. The hon. Member’s local authority is one of nine that have been designated for poor performance, just as the previous…15 Jun 2026HANSARDGreater Cambridge Development CorporationToday I am updating the House on the Government’s decision to establish a centrally led development corporation, to be known as the Greater Cambridge Development Corporation, to…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing BillEveryone deserves to live in a decent, safe, secure and affordable home. Yet far too many families in need of a social rented home are languishing on local authority waiting…14 May 2026HANSARDNew Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public AmenitiesI congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Hitchin (Alistair Strathern) on securing this important debate. He is an incredibly hard-working and effective advocate for the…13 May 2026HANSARDNew Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public AmenitiesI will happily direct my counterpart in Northern Ireland to the Government’s response when we publish it in due course, having analysed those two consultations. Where private…13 May 2026HANSARDNew Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public AmenitiesI would refer the hon. Gentleman in the first instance to that CMA house building report, which says very clearly that a twin-track approach is needed. We need common adoptable…13 May 2026HANSARDCommunity Infrastructure Levy: HomeownersIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Mr Turner. I warmly congratulate the right hon. Member for Godalming and Ash (Sir Jeremy Hunt) on securing this important debate,…29 Apr 2026HANSARD Houses in Multiple OccupationI congratulate the hon. Member for Ashfield (Lee Anderson) on securing this important debate. I also thank those other hon. Members who have made contributions. I appreciate fully…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Houses in Multiple OccupationI recognise the hon. Gentleman’s point. I will come on to say how we are keeping regulation under review, but I note the point he makes. Once an article 4 direction is in place,…28 Apr 2026HANSARD Houses in Multiple OccupationI have heard the hon. Gentleman’s concerns. They are on the record, and I will pass them on to the relevant Ministers in the Home Office. The Home Office is working in…28 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, Sir Alec. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) on securing this important debate. I thank all other hon.…28 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersI am sorry to hear that feedback. We will take into account any feedback that park home residents wish to submit—even in general terms and outside the strict questions they have…28 Apr 2026HANSARDPark Home OwnersI will address that point before sitting down, but I want to briefly touch on utilities. As resellers of electricity or gas, site owners must comply with the maximum resale price…28 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026. It is a pleasure to serve with you in…22 Apr 2026HANSARDDraft Provision of Information (Contractual Control) (Registered Land) Regulations 2026I thank the shadow Minister for his thoughtful remarks in scrutinising these important regulations. I stress again that the regulations have benefits for local planning…22 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleWe have.16 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Ms Butler. I congratulate the hon. Members for Mid Dunbartonshire (Susan Murray) and for Taunton and Wellington (Gideon Amos) on…16 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleI will not give way, because we are continuing a very long exchange that we have had over many months. I know he has other proposals on taxation that he would like to see happen,…16 Apr 2026HANSARDHousing Needs: Young PeopleGo on, then.16 Apr 2026