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HANSARDBuilding Safety RegulatorToday, the Building Safety Regulator moves from the Health and Safety Executive to become a new non-departmental body of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.…27 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2026We do recognise that business rates make up about a quarter of local authorities’ core spending power and they support critical local services, but the revaluations maintain…21 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2026I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2026. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship for…21 Jan 2026HANSARDDraft Non-Domestic Rating (Chargeable Amounts) (England) Regulations 2026Today’s debate illustrates clearly how passionate Members are about their local high streets and the businesses in their constituencies, which I completely recognise. I will try…21 Jan 2026HANSARDNational Register of ElectriciansAll practitioners should be registered, and there should be safety, but I will write to the hon. Member with the specific details to answer his question.12 Jan 2026HANSARDNational Register of ElectriciansThe Government take electrical safety very seriously, but the risks with gas and electrical work are different. Circuit breakers can shut down electrical systems in milliseconds,…12 Jan 2026HANSARDNational Register of ElectriciansThe Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 require people to be competent or under supervision, while building regulations require domestic electrical work to be conducted safely.…12 Jan 2026HANSARDGrenfell Tower: Progress on RecommendationsThe Grenfell Tower fire in 2017 was a national tragedy that highlighted profound failures across systems, safeguards and oversight, and led to the avoidable deaths of 72 innocent…17 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyThank you, Dr Murrison. I know that the issue of increased HGV movements and congestion is important to hon. Members. Although quarry development can often result in additional…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyI refer to my earlier comments about the consultation due to be launched on the national planning policy framework, which I hope the CPRE and all local communities will…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyYes.16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyWith your indulgence, Dr Murrison, I would like to continue. As part of the planning application process, applications and supporting information, including statutory…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyI will come to that point in due course. Proposals in respect of transport impacts should be supported by a detailed transport assessment, which is considered as part of the…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyI am not going to take any interventions. The NPPF continues: “and the natural environment, as well as the potential sensitivity of the site or the wider area to impacts that…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyIf the hon. Gentleman does not mind, I will carry on with my speech. The NPPF further states: “Development should, wherever possible, help to improve local environmental…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyIf the hon. Gentleman does not mind, I will carry on. In relation to decision making, the framework requires mineral planning authorities to “ensure that there are no unacceptable…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank the hon. Member for South Leicestershire (Alberto Costa) for securing the debate, his constituents for…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyYes.16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyDr Murrison, it is not my intention to offend anybody. I have previously referred to the concerns raised by the hon. Member for Hamble Valley. If he writes to me, I am sure his…16 Dec 2025HANSARDQuarries: Planning PolicyI will just finish my sentence. I would be most grateful if the hon. Member for South Leicestershire set out his specific concerns to me in writing, so that I can make sure that a…16 Dec 2025