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HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Ninth sitting)This is, obviously, a necessary and very technical clause, setting out a strong new regime of how we can improve competence levels and accountability in the building control…23 Sept 2021HANSARDGas Prices and Energy SuppliersIn the final days of the last Labour Government, the UK was near the bottom of the G20 league tables for green investment and renewable energy. I therefore congratulate my right…23 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Eighth sitting)Will my right hon. Friend make it clear that this new regime for driving up competence levels will not have a negative impact on industry capacity, particularly in areas such as…21 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Seventh sitting)The Minister has mentioned a two-tier approach, so will he clarify whether that will put lengthy delays into the whole process?21 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Eighth sitting)It was Dame Judith Hackitt who initially suggested that the threshold be 30 metres. Does the hon, Gentleman agree that 18 metres or seven storeys is significantly more ambitious?21 Sept 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillDoes the hon. Gentleman recognise in his analysis that we took notice of pensioners’ needs last year? The triple lock is reliant on earnings being positive, and last year they…20 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Criminal Justice SystemI support the Government’s efforts to address the recovery, and pay tribute to all those working hard across the country to make this happen, but can my right hon. and learned…16 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Criminal Justice System5. What steps the Government are taking to support the recovery of the criminal justice system since the easing of covid-19 restrictions.16 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Fourth sitting)Q In your view, what is missing from the Bill? This is for each of you, starting with James. James Dalton: I thought you might be sick of hearing from me! Let us start with what…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q Mr Walker, what key lessons have your members taken away from this process about how Government works with the sector, and what can we collectively do better in future? Kieran…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Third sitting)Q What else can we do better collectively in future? Kieran Walker: I think resource and expertise are a big part of this, as is generally having clear and defined methods and…14 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Second sitting)Q Could you expand on how, or even if, clearer accountability for a building across its design, construction and occupation will help improve safety? Justin Bates: If the Bill…09 Sept 2021HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill (Second sitting)Q You said, “if this works”. Could you expand on the risks around that? Justin Bates: Until we see all the secondary legislation, you cannot start to work out where all the…09 Sept 2021HANSARD Affordable Housing in the South-WestI thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate. Does he agree that in coastal constituencies such as mine, it is about not just building homes but the people living in those…07 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt was great to visit the excellent Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School’s holiday activities and food programme, but this was one of only a handful of these programmes in…06 Sept 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence Against Women and GirlsDoes my hon. Friend agree that, in addition to greater resources for our police and agencies, we must tackle misogynistic attitudes in society more broadly? Will she explain how…21 Jul 2021HANSARD NHS UpdateI welcome the Government’s commitment to our NHS through the delivery of the biggest hospital building programme in a generation. Will my hon. Friend set out the progress that her…21 Jul 2021HANSARDEngagementsI am sure that my right hon. Friend is not surprised that people are keen to move to my North Devon constituency, but we, like much of the south-west, are experiencing severe…21 Jul 2021HANSARDClimate ChangeWhat diplomatic steps his Department is taking to promote international co-operation on tackling climate change.20 Jul 2021HANSARDClimate ChangeI warmly welcome the commitment by G7 countries to the Build Back Better World initiative, which will be vital in supporting developing countries with clean infrastructure and…20 Jul 2021