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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill (First sitting)Q So it is not the case that the regulator should be able to come in earlier? Dr Philippou: I think a lot of the parts of the Bill that look to fix issues relating to the…14 May 2024HANSARDWar in GazaThe real concern now is that Netanyahu has one objective, which is to raze Gaza to the ground. That is what he is intent on doing, and it will include Rafah. This Government,…07 May 2024HANSARD Free School MealsAs quite a lot of Members wish to speak, the Front Benchers have kindly agreed to keep their contributions to eight minutes, which means that I can allow six minutes to Back-Bench…07 May 2024HANSARD Free School MealsI thank all colleagues for being so co-operative in terms of the time. I will call the Front Benchers now, starting with the Scottish National party spokesperson.07 May 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillI thank the Minister for that response. On that collaborative point, I will end my contribution.24 Apr 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillThe hon. Gentleman seems to be in favour of abolishing section 21, but then giving landlords the right to bring in fixed-term tenancies, which end with a section 21 notice. If the…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillThat is a helpful assurance, which I accept, and I think he has already given assurance of similar collaboration on the decent homes standard, which is appreciated. Finally, I…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillI think the reality is that local authorities are generally short of resources right through, as the Committee’s recent report on local authority funding—again, it was unanimously…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillThe Minister has tried to blame the Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee for this delay by saying that we noted that there was a problem in the courts, which would need…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillWill the Minister assure us that proper energy efficiency standards will be contained in the decent homes standard? Otherwise, tenants will still be living in damp and cold homes…24 Apr 2024HANSARD Renters (Reform) BillIt is disappointing that we are having to focus primarily on the Government back-pedalling on the timetable for the abolition of section 21. The Levelling Up, Housing and…24 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI have read the Bill, but I wonder whether the Secretary of State has read it. Under clause 55(2)(b), the regulator is not allowed to deal with “revenue that the specified…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillMy understanding is that it will be a test of the licensing system. It is about ensuring sustainability, and not just when an owner comes along and says they want to buy a club.…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillWill the Minister give way?23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillFirst of all, we are here today because football has failed to regulate itself over many years. It is our job as parliamentarians to ensure that, in the end, we regulate on the…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillI certainly think that if we do not sort this issue out today, we must at least have some time in Committee to try to untangle what clause 55 actually means. I thought the…23 Apr 2024HANSARDFootball Governance BillWill the Secretary of State give way?23 Apr 2024HANSARDFire Defects: Remediation CostsThe Select Committee welcomed the more than £2 billion provided through the building safety fund to private leaseholders with regard to remediation due to fire safety works. On…22 Apr 2024HANSARDHumanitarian Situation in GazaIn answer to questions, I have heard the Minister repeatedly talk about pressure on Israel, encouraging Israel and hope that Israel will respond. When will he stand at the…17 Apr 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThe First Reading of the Football Governance Bill last week was welcome, but when will we see Second Reading? There was no mention of it in today’s business statement. We want to…21 Mar 2024