Monday, 17 July 2017
Before we come to questions to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, I am sure the whole House will wish to join me in offering our congratulations to Britain’s Jamie...
The Secretary of State was asked—
What progress his Department has made on plans to tackle homelessness.
What advice his Department has provided to small private landlords since the Grenfell Tower fire.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the current level of housebuilding.
What support his Department is giving to the Core Cities to promote economic regeneration.
What discussions he has had with his counterpart in the Scottish Government on proposed city deals since 26 June 2017.
What assessment he has made of trends in the number of homeless people sleeping rough between 2010 and 2016.
By what date all those who have lost their homes as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire will be permanently re-housed.
When he plans to publish his Department's response to the consultation on funding for supported housing.
What discussions he has had with local authority leaders on financial support for local authorities since the Government announced their policy on the 100% business rates retention.
What steps his Department is taking to support the building of high-quality, high-density housing.
What assessment he has made of the effect of borough-wide licensing schemes for private rented sector landlords on standards and safety in that sector.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on ensuring that local councils meet legislative requirements on waste collection.
What assessment he has made of the trend in the number of new homes available for social rent since 2010.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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Emergency debate ( Standing Order No. 24)
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Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Chris Heaton-Harris.)
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