Monday, 5 November 2018
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent steps he has taken to protect existing leaseholders from high leasehold charges.
What guidance he has issued to local authorities on accommodating homeless families outside of their home borough.
What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department’s support for local government.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce the time taken to build new homes.
What progress he has made on improving standards in the management of residential property in the (a) private rented and (b) social housing sectors.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure the equitable allocation of funding to local authorities.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of Government funding for local authorities in England.
What assessment he has made of trends in the level of new homes provided for social rent since 2010.
What steps his Department is taking to deliver economic growth through the midlands engine.
What steps his Department is taking to reduce homelessness.
What recent steps he has taken to ensure that changes to existing leaseholds are more (a) accessible and (b) affordable.
What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the effect on first-time buyers of (a) Help to Buy and (b) the reduction in stamp duty.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question) To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on the arrangements for EU citizens in the event of no deal being agreed in the Article 50...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the changes announced to universal credit in the Budget last week and on the draft Universal Credit (Managed Migration)...
Last week, the Chancellor confirmed that the NHS budget would rise by £20.5 billion over the next five years, because we care about the NHS being there for everyone. As well as money,...
On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. The treatment of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in assessment and treatment units is nothing short of a national scandal. Seven...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Frank Field, supported by Tim Loughton, presented a Bill to require school governing bodies to implement affordability policies when...
I beg to move, That this House has considered the Dame Laura Cox report on the bullying and harassment of House of Commons staff. Most people who work here in Parliament fully realise what a...
I beg to move, That this House has considered road safety. This debate is, in its own way, of no less importance than the one that preceded it, and to many people around this country it is of...
Ordered, That, notwithstanding the provisions of Standing Order No. 10(1)(b), the sitting in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 6 November shall be suspended from 11.30am till 3.15pm and may then...
Ordered, That Derek Twigg be discharged from the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments and Jessica Morden be added.—(Mark Spencer, on behalf of the Selection Committee.)
Ordered, That Jeremy Quin be discharged from the Regulatory Reform Committee and Ben Bradley be added.—(Mark Spencer, on behalf of the Selection Committee.)
Ordered, That Iain Stewart be discharged from the Transport Committee and Robert Courts be added.—(Mark Spencer, on behalf of the Selection Committee.)
It has been a particularly difficult summer for many of the residents of West Berkshire, who have been subjected to illegal Traveller encampments close to where they live—mainly on public...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Iain Stewart.)
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