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HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (Third sitting)I beg to move amendment 2, in clause 9, page 7, line 11, leave out subsection (4) and insert— “(4) A statutory instrument containing regulations under subsection (3) may not be…09 Dec 2021HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (Third sitting)Amendment 2 covers a much wider issue around trust and transparency: the way in which Parliament has full, open access to decision making. The amendment is similar to amendments…09 Dec 2021HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (Third sitting)I thank the Minister. Again, we do not intend to amend or oppose the clause at this point. We support the proposals for resolving the matter of relief, because, as the Minister…09 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail Planrose —08 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanDoes the Secretary of State not recognise that upgrading existing lines is far more disruptive for the existing passengers of those lines than building new lines? Will he retract…08 Dec 2021HANSARDRail Investment and Integrated Rail PlanI thank my hon. Friend for the very powerful speech she is making and congratulate her on her new role. Does she agree that as well as squandering the opportunity to provide jobs…08 Dec 2021HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (First sitting)Q We have had evidence of concerns about the arbitration scheme—for example, whether there should be a single approved arbitration body and about the difference compared with…07 Dec 2021HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) Bill (First sitting)Q Is there anything else to add about the arbitration processes in the Bill? Dominic Curran: No, I think it is a reasonable set of stages. There is a helpful flowchart in the…07 Dec 2021HANSARDBosnia and Herzegovina: Stability and PeaceI, too, thank the hon. Member for Rutland and Melton (Alicia Kearns) for opening this debate so powerfully. I also thank those Members who have spoken today who have direct…02 Dec 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseLast week, Premier League club Brentford FC announced that it is going to retain its home strip for a second season to save the fans money and to reduce the environmental impact…02 Dec 2021HANSARDCode of Conduct: ConsultationI thank my right hon. Friend for the work that he and his Committee are doing to uphold Parliament’s reputation. At present, Ministers do not have to declare gifts or hospitality…02 Dec 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsNot only have reforms of permitted development rights led to a new generation of slum housing, but the latest developments pose a huge risk to the beating heart of our high…29 Nov 2021HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. This Bill is specific and closely drawn and, as I will go on to say, there are a lot of other challenges still outstanding for businesses and…24 Nov 2021HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillI thank the Minister for his speech and for introducing the Bill. Let me reassure the House that I hope to make a slightly more cohesive speech then the Prime Minister managed on…24 Nov 2021HANSARDCommercial Rent (Coronavirus) BillMy hon. Friend anticipates what I am about to say: this is about not just similar sized shops paying vastly different rents, but revaluations that result in exorbitant rises—by…24 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsMy hon. Friend and I were at the mayor’s fundraising event just three weeks ago, where there was a wonderful presentation from SSAFA. We congratulate the Gurkha community and…22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsI am pleased that the hon. Member raises the issue of immigration fees. Does he not think that the Home Office is fleecing Gurkhas and other ex-service personnel by charging…22 Nov 2021HANSARDGurkha PensionsThank you, Dr Huq; it is an honour to speak under your chairship for the first time. Hopefully I will not take as long as five minutes. I congratulate the hon. Member for…22 Nov 2021HANSARD Planning (Enforcement) BillAs I say, I am no planning lawyer. The situation clearly needs to be investigated. The hon. Member for Runnymede and Weybridge described just that situation when we met earlier.…19 Nov 2021HANSARD Planning (Enforcement) BillThe hon. Lady anticipates the end of my speech. In the planning system, enforcement action is intended to be remedial rather than punitive. That might be the difficulty. To carry…19 Nov 2021