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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 20 Feb 2019
Antisemitism in Modern Society

"Antisemitism is trending again. Antisemitism is rising again. Antisemitism is an attack on Jewish people, and when our Jewish communities speak of the fear that they hold, we must listen. When there is anxiety and anger, we must learn and act on these determinations. Whether we are talking about Macpherson, …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (Third sitting)

"Spread betting...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (Second sitting)

"Q This has slightly been touched on, but does Citizens Advice, or anyone else who wants to answer this, have an example of landlords taking the mick when it comes to default fees and incidental fees? We have discussed the loss of keys, but there is some concern about …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (Second sitting)

"Q My other question is about whether holding deposits are needed. You raise an interesting point, Katie, that essentially the landlord and agents feel assured that the tenant is moving in because they have paid a holding deposit, but then they do not follow up with their own obligations …..."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (Second sitting)

"Q So the holding deposit coming off or being the first month’s rent is the scenario for getting it back.

Katie Martin: The holding deposit is separate from the deposit that you keep for the course of the tenancy. I think the holding deposit would be capped at a …..."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (Second sitting)

"Q So you think it should be more commonplace. It is not universal, is it?

Katie Martin: No, indeed...."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (Second sitting)

"You think it should be.

Katie Martin: No. We can see the case for when they might be needed...."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Thu 07 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (Second sitting)

"Q But they should be refunded pronto.

Katie Martin: Absolutely, yes...."

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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 05 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (First sitting)

"I draw attention to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests. I have one property of which I am a landlord...."
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 05 Jun 2018
Tenant Fees Bill (First sitting)

"Q This is very interesting. In the contributions we have the new and future economic model in this industry, and the old economic model. One is protecting the status quo and one is saying, “This direction will be fine.” Adam, will you just talk us through—whatever you feel comfortable …..."
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