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HANSARD Antisemitic OffencesI absolutely agree. One of the most important books I have read over the past couple of years is David Baddiel’s “Jews Don’t Count”. I have always been a supporter of the Jewish…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Antisemitic OffencesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Vaz. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for West Bromwich East (Nicola Richards) for securing this important and very timely…09 Jan 2024HANSARD Venezuela: Threat to GuyanaI thank the Minister for confirming that the UK Government are standing with Guyana against Venezuelan aggression, sham referendums and the threat of annexation. Can the Minister…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseConcern about dangerous cycling is becoming a major issue for my constituents across the Cities of London and Westminster, particularly with the increased number of e-bikes on our…14 Dec 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Under-Secretary of State for Transport, my hon. Friend the Member for Hexham (Guy Opperman) saw for himself on Sunday night the scourge of pedicabs in the west end. With the…14 Dec 2023HANSARD Leasehold and Freehold Reform BillLeaseholders at 8 Artillery Row pay on average £2,000 in service charges each month. The managing agent, Avon Ground Rents Ltd, refuses to disclose what is included in those…11 Dec 2023HANSARDTown Centre SafetyI welcome the debate, because it is so important to talk about the safety of our town centres and our high streets. In the Cities of London and Westminster, I am proud that we…05 Dec 2023HANSARDTown Centre SafetyI go back to my earlier comment: the Government gave funding to the Labour Mayor of London, but he failed to use that money to recruit up to 1,000 extra police officers on top of…05 Dec 2023HANSARDEngagementsWe know the Labour party has an aversion to white van man, but does the Prime Minister share my concerns that, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph today, Labour-run…29 Nov 2023HANSARDAutumn Statement ResolutionsThe measures announced by the Chancellor of the Exchequer in his autumn statement are sensible and responsible and will make a real difference to the people and businesses across…27 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Eighth sitting)I thank the shadow Minister, who had some very reasonable thoughts about this issue, for his speech. Currently, I am dealing with an example of what I believe to be the worst…23 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Sam, I was interested in what you were saying about maggots falling out of cracked ceilings. I was a councillor for a long time and a cabinet member responsible for public…16 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Fourth sitting)Q Do you think that that will change under this? Samantha Stewart: Not without a significant increase in safeguards around the new grounds for possession. Linda Cobb: In the 2021…16 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Third sitting)Q That is what the Government are doing under the Levelling-up and Regeneration Act 2023. Helen Gordon: But under the Bill, the ability to serve notice on day one will…16 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Third sitting)Q I just want to go back to your point about these party flats. What the Government are consulting on now, which Lloyd referred to, should address that, and also the other…16 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (First sitting)Q Building on what Mr Baxter was just saying and what Ms Neate said in her first comments, Shelter says that it has seen a huge rise in section 21 no-fault evictions over the past…14 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Q What are your views on the property portal that is being proposed? Sue James : We think it is a great idea.14 Nov 2023HANSARDRenters (Reform) Bill (Second sitting)Good. Sue James : But it needs more. Ben Twomey : I would add that it lacks detail at the moment, and we are very keen to see that detail. I mentioned that we are particularly…14 Nov 2023HANSARDHospitality Sector-based Work Academy Programme6. What assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the hospitality sector-based work academy programme in Cities of London and Westminster constituency.13 Nov 2023HANSARDHospitality Sector-based Work Academy ProgrammeMay I first thank the Minister for Employment for joining me this morning at Ben Venuti, a brilliant café and deli in Pimlico, to celebrate hospitality in Cities of London and…13 Nov 2023