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HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Sixth sitting)I thank the Minister for his thorough explanation of each of clauses 13, 14, 15 and 16. Importantly, witnesses welcomed the clauses—I refer to the Local Government Association,…16 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifth sitting)In my own constituency, the Northwich area has been subject to flooding for the last two years. Undoubtedly, that is partially an impact of the climate emergency. In future, a…16 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifth sitting)The hon. Lady referred to local authorities and other stakeholders giving due care and attention to flooding. In my constituency, given that new developments are still being built…16 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifth sitting)Although there is much to welcome in elements of clause 3, there are two points on which I believe it important to expand what is currently set out. Amendment 11 seeks to expand…16 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifth sitting)I beg to move amendment 11, in clause 3, page 2, line 14, at end insert— “(c) mitigating building safety risks due to climate change, including— (i) flood risk (ii) coastal…16 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fifth sitting)If the regulator and the Bill’s provisions genuinely address the climate emergency, why not add it to the objectives rather than making it an assumption?16 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q What is missing from the Bill? Eric Leenders: Experts are probably better placed to consider the dimensions of the Bill, but I did mention the work that the MHCLG has done,…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Yes. Steve Day: First, you cannot take a parent company to court if they do not exist or you do not have the relationship. That is where we need the Government to step in with a…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q It is, but we had two esteemed lawyers—one a QC, who you will be familiar with—who spoke about extending the scope retrospectively of the Defective Premises Act. They spoke…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Hello, Alison and Steve. I am sorry to hear of your experiences. I know that they are shared by hundreds of thousands, if not more, of people across the country. Steve, I have…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Thank you, Matt, for everything that you and your members do. What is missing from the Bill? What would genuinely make buildings safer, and things a damn sight easier for your…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Will the measures in the Building Safety Bill increase or decrease insurance premiums on at-risk buildings? I noted that in your evidence, James, you referred particularly to…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Various Ministers have promised 17 times. The language has slightly changed. Originally, it was “to protect leaseholders from historical remediation costs”, and then it was…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q At the moment, it is six years or so, isn’t it? Is there much evidence of people pursuing their claims successfully under the current regime? Martin Boyd: No, there is very…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q 127 Thank you, Martin, and thank you, Nigel; it is good to see you both. Is extending the scope of the Defective Premises Act 1972 retrospectively to 15 years the game changer…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q Councillor McCoy, in relation to building control and buildings below 18 metres, are there any changes you would like to see in the Bill? Councillor McCoy: Yes, particularly in…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q What is missing from the Bill? This question is for both of you. Councillor McCoy: A lot of additional clarification is needed regarding the accountable person, the building…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q 80 Good morning, Sarah, Peter and Graham. Does the scope of the Bill give you sufficient resources—the toolbox—to change the landscape of building safety in this country? Sarah…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q Does the Bill ensure that key stakeholders in your industry, rather than the leaseholders, are paying their fair share for a mess that was created over a series of decades?…14 Sept 2021HANSARDHGV Driver ShortagesIt has been highly amusing seeing the Secretary of State paint himself somehow as Comrade Shapps, a champion of the workers who is enhancing terms and conditions while at the same…13 Sept 2021