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HANSARD Business of the HouseCan I start by thanking the hon. Lady for her compliments? I very much wanted to be a Pen the king could rely on at the coronation, but I think congratulations should go to all of…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe business for the week commencing 15 May will include: Monday 15 May—Second Reading of the Victims and Prisoners Bill. Tuesday 16 May—Opposition day (15th allotted day). Debate…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend not only for his remarks about me, but for his commitment to this agenda. We in the Government are grateful to him for his work on the Hunting Trophies…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe manner in which the hon. Gentleman has asked his question prompts the exact response that I shall give. I am afraid that he has just provided us with a prime example of why…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for raising that matter. He will know that the next relevant questions will be on 25 May, and he may like to raise those matters there, but, given the…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Lady knows that I will say that I will announce forthcoming business in the usual way, but I can reassure the House that the Government remain committed to those…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI completely understand the hon. Lady’s point. I know that the chief planning officer and the team at the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities are always available…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for his kind remarks. I have been looking at this matter. I know that there are key set dates on this issue, including Armed Forces Day, and on other…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Lady for her remarks. The moral of the story is that when the chief execs of such social housing providers receive letters from Members of Parliament, they would…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend and the residents of Southend for their very kind remarks about me. As I am sure all Members would, I of course join her in saying thank you, well done and…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe next questions to the Secretary of State are on 5 June. Several Members have raised these matters. As I have said, the House will not have long to wait for the introduction of…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI think that this is an excellent topic for a debate, and my hon. Friend will know how to apply for one. She will be aware that since 2017, local planning authorities in England…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI shall ensure that the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is aware of the hon. Lady’s concern and her request for further information. I can tell her that…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThe hon. Gentleman will know that this is not a matter for the Leader of the House, but it would be a matter for the party chairman. I would suggest that he raises any concerns he…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank my hon. Friend for raising this important matter. The national networks national policy statement provides developers with a clear statement of Government policy on the…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI think the whole House would want to congratulate the hon. Gentleman’s daughters and everyone else in that team on all their dancing achievements. The hon. Gentleman may know…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseThose are important issues and I know the Local Government Association is focused on ensuring that any barriers that exist are removed, tackled and addressed. I would say, because…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. The Bill will legislate to abolish no-fault evictions and he will not have very long to wait at all before that Bill is in front of…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI will certainly make sure that the Chief Secretary has heard what the hon. Gentleman has said. He will know that, on the spending and delivery for that site, the Tees Valley…11 May 2023HANSARD Business of the HouseI thank and congratulate the hon. Lady on raising this matter and advertising it to her constituents and other interested parties, who will want to participate in that process.…11 May 2023