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HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.17 Jun 2021HANSARD Future of the Planning System in EnglandI completely agree with the hon. Gentleman: it is absolutely essential that we recognise the shortage of financial resources and the shortage of staff resources, particularly…17 Jun 2021HANSARD Future of the Planning System in EnglandI thank the hon. Gentleman again for his role. He is a long-standing member of the Select Committee and was around in 2016 when we produced our previous report on the changes that…17 Jun 2021HANSARDNew Housing DevelopmentsI am sure the Minister has had a busy weekend reading the Select Committee report on the planning system. In it, he will have seen that the Committee was supportive of the…14 Jun 2021HANSARD British CouncilThe Minister has heard from colleagues across the House of the great support for the British Council, the recognition of its incredible work and the great value it gives. In…08 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIf he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.20 May 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe proposal for the European super league was driven by a small number of clubs wanting greater financial power and control, which in some ways was exactly the reason that the…20 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllWill the Secretary of State give way?18 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllThe Secretary of State mentioned Harold Macmillan. As someone who was brought up in a Macmillan home back in the 1950s—I am old enough, in case Members have not noticed—I think we…18 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllWill the Secretary of State give way?18 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllFirst, the Building Safety Bill has already been considered by the Select Committee as part of prelegislative scrutiny, and we have welcomed it, as it implements Dame Judith’s…18 May 2021HANSARDAffordable and Safe Housing for AllI welcome my hon. Friend to her Front-Bench position and I am very pleased to see her there. Just to come back to the First Homes arrangement, there is no argument about…18 May 2021HANSARDDog TheftsWhat discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on reducing dog thefts.22 Apr 2021HANSARDDog TheftsI am sure the Secretary of State recognises that for those committing the theft it may be a financial issue, but for those who have their pets stolen this is really a loss of a…22 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Local AuthoritiesOn 11 November, I and other representatives from Sheffield met the Minister to express concern that the loss of income to leisure centres in Sheffield was not being refunded to…19 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Steel Production: Greensill CapitalI am sure the Secretary of State will recognise that Sheffield is the home of steel. Stainless steel was invented in Sheffield, steel made in Sheffield is famous not merely in the…25 Mar 2021HANSARD Liverpool City CouncilThis is clearly a very serious situation. It is obviously a very major step to take powers away from elected representatives, so I really appreciate and accept the proportionate…24 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am sure that the Secretary of State is aware that ITM Power, based in my constituency, is a leader in hydrogen research and production. It has just massively expanded its…23 Mar 2021HANSARD Fire Safety BillI support the Lords in the message it has sent back. The Lords is proposing very important changes to the Government’s position. First, not just leaseholders but tenants should…22 Mar 2021HANSARD Levelling UpMay I say to the Minister that it is one thing to announce lots of policies and lots of money, but another to make sure the policies and the spending are successful in delivering…16 Mar 2021