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HANSARDHomelessness and Rough SleepingThe shadow Minister should be aware of the record of his Government—a record increase in rough sleeping. Since 2010 it went up by 164%. The previous Labour Government cut rough…07 Apr 2025HANSARDVictims of Domestic Abuse: AccommodationLocal authorities in England must ensure that support is available in safe accommodation for domestic abuse victims who need it. My Department has allocated £160 million for…07 Apr 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsWe have already set out our plans in Parliament, and before the summer recess we will set out a strategy in relation to what we intend to do, including the legislation.31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsI want to sum up some of the contributions made by colleagues. I am particularly grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran, who of course opened the…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Harris. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for introducing the debate, and I…31 Mar 2025HANSARDPolitical DonationsHon. Members have raised a number of issues. That particular point is important, and I have addressed it in other debates in Parliament. I look forward to working with colleagues…31 Mar 2025HANSARD Construction Standards: New Build HomesI want to address the points that have been made—including the hon. Gentleman’s points, if he will let me continue. The ombudsman will have powers to investigate complaints, to…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Construction Standards: New Build HomesIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Jardine. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Sherwood Forest (Michelle Welsh) on securing the debate, and other…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Construction Standards: New Build HomesI hope that I have already addressed some of those points in my remarks. We are of course looking closely at what further improvements can be made to building regulations. We…25 Mar 2025HANSARD Political Finance RulesIt is crucial that we focus on ensuring that our democracy and its integrity are protected from interference and that we have public confidence, and that is our focus. Instead of…06 Mar 2025HANSARD Political Finance RulesThe defending democracy taskforce, chaired by the Home Secretary alongside the Deputy Prime Minister, is very much looking at those issues.06 Mar 2025HANSARD Political Finance RulesI thank my hon. Friend the Member for South Dorset (Lloyd Hatton) for opening this debate and congratulate the Backbench Business Committee and its key members on granting this…06 Mar 2025HANSARDEnergy Efficiency StandardsI thank my hon. Friend for the question. We have inherited a massive challenge, and we are working at pace to tackle these issues, so that people can live safely and securely in…03 Mar 2025HANSARDEnergy Efficiency StandardsWe recognise that it is important to get the balance right. The Renters’ Rights Bill will put in place new regulations to protect tenants, and as I have said, there are schemes to…03 Mar 2025HANSARDEnergy Efficiency StandardsThis Government are committed to tackling fuel poverty and delivering warmer, cheaper homes for tenants. We are currently consulting on increasing minimum energy efficiency…03 Mar 2025HANSARDEnergy Efficiency StandardsI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. Raising standards in the private rented sector could lift up to 550,000 people out of fuel poverty. There are a number of schemes to…03 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are taking urgent action to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping and have announced £60 million to tackle winter pressures. We will update the House on progress in repealing…03 Mar 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI refer the hon. Member to my earlier answer to that precise question. The Renters’ Rights Bill will protect tenants from having costs passed on to them.03 Mar 2025HANSARD High Street Rental AuctionsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Bournemouth West (Jessica Toale) on securing this important debate. I…26 Feb 2025HANSARDElectoral Commission Reports on the 2024 Elections: Government ResponseOur democratic systems and institutions are strong and are rightly admired around the world. This Government will build on this, further strengthening our democracy and…12 Feb 2025