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Written Question
Antisemitism Policy Trust
Monday 22nd April 2024

Asked by: Brendan Clarke-Smith (Conservative - Bassetlaw)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, with reference to the Second Report of the House of Lords Conduct Committee of Session 2023-2024 on The conduct of Lord Mann, HL95, published on 27 March 2024, what discussions he has had with the Antisemitism Policy Trust on the use of staff funded by his Department for non-Departmental work.

Answered by Lee Rowley

Government regularly engages with the Trust among a range of other stakeholders to understand and respond to antisemitism.

Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 08 Jun 2022
Solar Farms and Battery Storage

"I thank my hon. Friend for giving way. The comments that we heard earlier from colleagues about the use of agricultural land is a particular concern in my constituency as we have a proposed large solar farm that is nationally significant infrastructure because of its size. Does my hon. Friend …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Feb 2022
Non-commissioned Exempt Accommodation

"My hon. Friend rightly mentions housing supply and making sure we have a balance on that, as well as having affordable housing for people. Does he agree that the proposals in the recent White Paper on levelling up and looking at what more we can do with brownfield sites give …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 23 Feb 2022
Non-commissioned Exempt Accommodation

"I fully take the hon. Lady’s point about rogue landlords, whom we absolutely must tackle. Does she agree that the way to do so is through making sure that higher minimum standards are in place? For example, the national statement of expectations is there. Does the hon. Lady agree that …..."
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Written Question
Levelling Up Fund: Worksop
Thursday 25th November 2021

Asked by: Brendan Clarke-Smith (Conservative - Bassetlaw)

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, whether a Levelling Up Fund bid for Worksop was submitted by Bassetlaw District Council on time and with the correct documentation provided; and if he will provide feedback on that bid.

Answered by Neil O'Brien - Shadow Minister (Policy Renewal and Development)

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) did not receive a Levelling Up Fund application from Bassetlaw District Council by the application deadline. Following the round 1 Levelling Up Fund announcement of 105 successful bids on the 27 October, Bassetlaw District Council was invited to share its Levelling Up Fund application form with DLUHC. DLUHC has offered to review that application when it is received and will provide appropriate feedback.

Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 21 Oct 2021
Building Safety Bill (Thirteenth sitting)

"I thank the Minister for giving way, and may I say what a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd? Have the Government considered extending the new homes ombudsman provisions to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 23 Sep 2021
Building Safety Bill (Ninth sitting)

"Will the Minister give way?..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 23 Sep 2021
Building Safety Bill (Ninth sitting)

"What a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford. It has to be welcome that we are strengthening the powers of the regulator and local authorities. As the Minister rightly says, these are vital tools for building control authorities, and there is currently no power available to …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 23 Sep 2021
Building Safety Bill (Ninth sitting)

"As my hon. Friend has said, I think it is very important that when these rules are contravened action is taken and that that action is appropriate. I note from the clause that, as well as a criminal offence, there is a maximum penalty of up to two years’ imprisonment. …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 23 Sep 2021
Building Safety Bill (Ninth sitting)

"Will my hon. Friend give way?..."
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