All 2 Debates between Kris Hopkins and Steve McCabe

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Debate between Kris Hopkins and Steve McCabe
Monday 3rd March 2014

(10 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kris Hopkins Portrait Kris Hopkins
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I, too, am concerned about those vulnerable people, so I asked about what was happening in Newcastle. Rough sleeping is down by a third, and homeless acceptances are down 26%. The number of families in bed and breakfasts for longer than six weeks has remained static: latest figures state that there are no people in B and Bs for more than six weeks.

Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)
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15. What assessment he has made of the frequency of the use of article 4 directions by local authorities to restrict the concentration of houses in multiple occupation in residential areas; and if he will make a statement.

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Debate between Kris Hopkins and Steve McCabe
Monday 25th November 2013

(10 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Kris Hopkins Portrait Kris Hopkins
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I cannot comment on individual applications, but the national planning policy is clear that any application should be approved only if the impact is, or can be, made acceptable.

Steve McCabe Portrait Steve McCabe (Birmingham, Selly Oak) (Lab)
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Do the Government intend to give local communities any new powers to block such developments if they consider them unwelcome?

Kris Hopkins Portrait Kris Hopkins
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Regulations laid before the House this morning demand that developers have conversations with communities before applications are made. That is important, but having a strong local plan is also helpful.