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HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)On Second Reading, my right hon. Friend the Member for Alyn and Deeside (Mark Tami) highlighted the issue that could arise where, within a single development, on one side of the…07 Dec 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)My only concern is the obvious one about resources. I refer to my declaration in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, as I am a vice-president of the Local Government…07 Dec 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)I have no doubt that members across the Committee agree with much of what the hon. Lady says, but these measures are for the future, not for the here and now. The CMA…07 Dec 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)rose —07 Dec 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Perhaps there will be a VIP fast lane for the new hit squad that goes across the country.07 Dec 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)On a point of clarity, will the legislation apply to properties that are currently being built, whether they are in Birmingham, Westminster or Manchester? Will the narrow scope of…07 Dec 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [Lords] (Second sitting)The hon. Gentleman spoke about people owning their home. This is the whole issue with leasehold; people do not own their home. I wish him well with the pets, and his practice.07 Dec 2021HANSARDHealth and Social CareWhen are Halton and Warrington going to get their new hospital campuses? We have waited for far too long.03 Dec 2021HANSARD Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) BillSurely the greatest distortion in the market is the fact that artists are not getting a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work. This is fundamentally about fairness, and the Bill…03 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsOn a point of order, Mr Speaker.29 Nov 2021HANSARDFire Safety Remediation: Protection for LeaseholdersIf I include the Secretary of State, Housing Ministers have promised 19 times to protect leaseholders from historical remediation costs, yet as we speak we know of thousands of…29 Nov 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is. The right hon. Member for Tatton (Esther McVey) referred to a priority levelling-up bid for Winnington bridge in my constituency, and too right, as this is much needed. How…29 Nov 2021HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [Lords]This is a Bill not for the many but just for the new leaseholders. Ministers have now heard the speeches of all Members taking part in the debate and in one sense they all spoke…29 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness Bids for Contracts11. What steps he is taking to increase opportunities for British businesses to bid for contracts on major infrastructure projects.25 Nov 2021HANSARDBusiness Bids for ContractsThe rows and rows of wind turbines off our shores have, historically, largely been imported from abroad. What are the Government and the Minister doing to ensure that onshore and…25 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillDoes my hon. Friend agree that it is Robin Hood in reverse? I encourage Conservative Members who wax lyrical about levelling up, particularly in the north, to do the right thing.22 Nov 2021HANSARD Health and Care BillDoes the shadow Minister agree that the Bill gives the green light to private profit-making companies sitting on integrated care organisations?22 Nov 2021HANSARDChronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseI beg to move, That this House has considered support for people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Nokes. I am…17 Nov 2021HANSARDEngagementsIn May, part of Northwich station in my constituency collapsed. I have asked the Transport Secretary to intervene and build back better and fairer to allow access for people with…17 Nov 2021HANSARDChronic Obstructive Pulmonary DiseaseI thank the Minister for her detailed response and for taking a number of interventions—she was generous with her time. I also thank right hon. and hon. Members of different…17 Nov 2021