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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Minister quite rightly wore the armband in Qatar. Does he agree that it is completely disgraceful that FIFA stopped Harry Kane and other captains from wearing the armband as a…01 Dec 2022HANSARD Energy SecurityI welcome the Secretary of State to his place. According to what he has said, Sheffield must be getting some things right: we have been doing energy from waste for over 30 years,…29 Nov 2022HANSARD Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) BillThe hon. Gentleman says there is cross-party support for the measure; certainly, there is widespread support for it in my constituency. I had a concerning email the other day from…25 Nov 2022HANSARDLocal Transport: Levelling UpThe last Prime Minister but two—I think I have got the number right—promised we would have London-style bus services in constituencies such as mine. He said people would be able…24 Nov 2022HANSARDHotel Asylum Accommodation: Local Authority ConsultationSheffield welcomes asylum seekers, and we have 1,500 in the city. I have had a note today from the council leader, which echoes the points made by the Chair of the Home Affairs…23 Nov 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillOne of the disappointments with this Bill is that, although it extends the principle of combined authorities to county areas, it does not actually transfer any new powers to local…23 Nov 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillOften, when compulsory purchase powers are used by local authorities, the value of the site they are purchasing is enhanced because they are using those powers and the owner of…23 Nov 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillOne of the problems with the Standards Board was that it was simply overwhelmed with complaints because residents were allowed to go to it at first instance, rather than appealing…23 Nov 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillWe have before us something called a Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill. I agree with the hon. Member for Mansfield (Ben Bradley) who said that the Bill might be better if the…23 Nov 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillOn the CPO powers, the Law Commission will not look at the valuations. Who will do that review work? Also, could the Minister set out very simply how the new arrangements will be…23 Nov 2022HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillI will return to that, but I will first comment on the planning issues, which we will hopefully come back to at a future date. There are some challenges around housing targets and…23 Nov 2022HANSARDLocal Service DeliveryThe Local Government Association has calculated that councils are facing extra inflation costs of £2.5 billion this year and extra costs of £3.5 billion next year. If we look at…21 Nov 2022HANSARD Autumn StatementTo come back to social care, in the Chancellor’s previous role as Chair of the Health and Social Care Committee, he will remember arguing for a £7-billion increase in social care…17 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Housing StandardsMay I associate myself with the aims that the Secretary of State has set out in his statement? I think they will be supported across the House. I draw the Secretary of State’s…16 Nov 2022HANSARDEngagementsQ1. If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 16 November.16 Nov 2022HANSARDEngagementsI begin by associating myself with the Deputy Prime Minister’s comments. I am sure the whole House will want to reaffirm our complete support for Ukraine and for Poland in the…16 Nov 2022HANSARDBBC Local Radio: Proposed Reduction in ProvisionI echo the comments made by my hon. Friends already about the excellent services provided by Radio Sheffield—local news, local motoring and local football. The key is the word…01 Nov 2022HANSARD Exempt AccommodationI absolutely agree with the hon. Gentleman, my friend on the Select Committee, with whom I have worked on many issues; this is a unanimous report. That is why we have called for…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Exempt AccommodationIt should not be. Currently, all that providers have to do to get the higher level of housing benefit, which is almost uncontrolled, is to provide support “beyond the minimal…27 Oct 2022HANSARD Exempt AccommodationI thank my hon. Friend for that question, though perhaps it would be better addressed to Ministers, rather than the Committee. I do not know why the Government do not want to act…27 Oct 2022