Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachel Hopkins and Alex Norris

Monday 7th April 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire) (Lab)]

T6. With the recent announcement that Goodman has bought Luton’s Vauxhall van plant site for redevelopment, does the Minister agree that local government has a key role to play in local business and regeneration plans to help drive economic growth?

[Alex Norris]

Yes. Economic growth is this Government’s No. 1 mission. As I have said multiple times at the Dispatch Box, that is an inside job and it takes great local leadership. That is why we have made a commitment to the devolution of power and resources from this place to such communities, by creating new devolved institutions and backing our existing ones.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Rachel Hopkins and Alex Norris

Monday 20th January 2025 Commons Chamber

[Rachel Hopkins (Luton South and South Bedfordshire) (Lab)]

For fire safety remediation works for buildings over 11 metres, there is a cap on non-cladding costs and leaseholders are given 10 years to pay remediation costs. However, my constituent in a building under 11 metres has been informed that he may have to pay costs within 12 months because the freeholder is a housing association and because of restrictions around credit and debt. Will the Minister meet me to resolve the issue and allow some flexibility?

[Alex Norris]

I would be very happy to take that meeting. We approach buildings under 11 metres on a case-by-case basis to seek a solution. I am happy to do so with my hon. Friend.