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HANSARDTown RegenerationMy hon. Friend makes an important point. We are seeing the most substantial change to our city centres and town centres since the second world war, and that does give us pause for…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI would be delighted to do so. The hon. Gentleman has been a fantastic champion of that cause.16 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend will know that my Department is working closely with the residents of Northpoint to ensure that they have access to funding. They are part of the building safety…16 Nov 2020HANSARDRough Sleepers: AccommodationAs part of our plan to end rough sleeping, earlier this year I announced a £433 million funding package, which will provide 6,000 homes for rough sleepers over the course of this…16 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the officers and councillors at Cheshire West and Chester Council for the hard work that they have done already and no doubt will do in the weeks ahead. We have provided a…16 Nov 2020HANSARDRough Sleepers: AccommodationIn a letter to me, the hon. Lady described the Government’s Everyone In programme as “an incredible achievement” that helped to save “hundreds of lives”. She is absolutely right,…16 Nov 2020HANSARDRough Sleepers: AccommodationI can assure my hon. Friend that that is absolutely the priority for my Department. I am proud that, as of September, we have successfully supported over 29,000 vulnerable people…16 Nov 2020HANSARDRough SleepingToday, in the light of the national restrictions, I have announced targeted, additional support for areas with higher numbers of rough sleepers, to enable local authorities to…05 Nov 2020HANSARDGrenfell UpdateThe Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 was a national tragedy. 72 people died in the greatest loss of life in a residential fire since the second world war; many more mourn the loss of…02 Nov 2020HANSARDFinancial Support for Local Authorities: Covid-19Following the Prime Minister‘s announcement on 12 October of new financial support for all local authorities, I wish to set out to the House how that support will be allocated to…22 Oct 2020HANSARDRough SleepingToday, I have announced additional support for rough sleepers this winter, giving local areas the tools they need to protect people from life-threatening cold weather and risks…13 Oct 2020HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationCumbria, North Yorkshire and Somerset On Friday, I issued invitations under the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 to principal councils in Cumbria, North…12 Oct 2020HANSARDHigh Street Businesses: Covid-19My hon. Friend will be pleased to hear that we published the safer urban centres and green spaces guidance to provide exactly that kind of information to business owners and…05 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do not agree with that analysis of the actions that we have taken as a Government. We are bringing forward the biggest change to building safety regulations in a generation. We…05 Oct 2020HANSARDAffordable Homes to BuyThis Government are making sure that hard-working families and first-time buyers have affordable, quality homes to call their own. Last month, we confirmed over £12 billion of…05 Oct 2020HANSARDAffordable Homes to BuyLike my hon. Friend, this Government believe that beautiful high-quality homes should be the norm in every area of this country. Our reformed planning system will place a much…05 Oct 2020HANSARDPlaces of Worship: Covid-19As Communities Secretary, ensuring places of worship can reopen and remain open has been a priority for me and my Department. Their contribution to our country as places of…05 Oct 2020HANSARDHigh Street Businesses: Covid-19I thank my hon. Friend for his question. The requirement for pubs and some other businesses to be closed to the general public by 10 pm was designed to strike the balance of…05 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can certainly confirm that. We want to ensure that the green belt is protected so that there are beautiful green spaces for our constituents to enjoy and the identity of…05 Oct 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right that too many homes have been built in this country to poor standards in the recent past. That is why we are now legislating for the new homes…05 Oct 2020