Noble Lords will recall that on the fifth day of our discussions in Grand Committee, I withdrew Amendment No. 97P which included an amendment to the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 on the HCA's local planning authority in response to a request made by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee,...

Noble Lords will recall that on the fifth day of our discussions in Grand Committee, I withdrew Amendment No. 97P which included an amendment to the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 on the HCA's local planning authority in response to a request made by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee,...

moved Amendments Nos. 117AB to 117AD: 117AB: Clause 318, page 145, line 23, at end insert— ““( ) an order of the Secretary of State under section 319 to which subsection (3) above does not apply,”” 117ABA: Clause 318, page 145, line 26, after ““Part 2”” insert ““(excluding sections 71...

moved Amendments Nos. 117AB to 117AD: 117AB: Clause 318, page 145, line 23, at end insert— ““( ) an order of the Secretary of State under section 319 to which subsection (3) above does not apply,”” 117ABA: Clause 318, page 145, line 26, after ““Part 2”” insert ““(excluding sections 71...

moved Amendments Nos. 117BA to 117ZCA: 117BA: Schedule 14, page 217, line 4, column 2, after ““Schedule 2,”” insert ““the entry for the Housing Corporation and”” 117C: Schedule 14, page 217, line 4, leave out ““entry for, and the Note relating to,”” and insert ““entries for, and Notes relating to,...

moved Amendments Nos. 117BA to 117ZCA: 117BA: Schedule 14, page 217, line 4, column 2, after ““Schedule 2,”” insert ““the entry for the Housing Corporation and”” 117C: Schedule 14, page 217, line 4, leave out ““entry for, and the Note relating to,”” and insert ““entries for, and Notes relating to,...

moved Amendment No. 117BZB: 117BZB: Before Schedule 14, insert the following new Schedule— ““Ineligible persons from abroad: statutory disregards Part 1 England and Wales Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) 1 The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 (1) Section 167 (allocation in accordance with allocation scheme) is amended...

moved Amendment No. 117BZB: 117BZB: Before Schedule 14, insert the following new Schedule— ““Ineligible persons from abroad: statutory disregards Part 1 England and Wales Housing Act 1996 (c. 52) 1 The Housing Act 1996 is amended as follows. 2 (1) Section 167 (allocation in accordance with allocation scheme) is amended...

moved Amendment No. 114F: 114F: After Clause 311, insert the following new Clause— ““Prohibition of eviction without notice The Civil Procedure Rules shall provide that no order for possession, whether made in the County Court or the High Court or in any other court of civil jurisdiction, shall be capable...

moved Amendment No. 114F: 114F: After Clause 311, insert the following new Clause— ““Prohibition of eviction without notice The Civil Procedure Rules shall provide that no order for possession, whether made in the County Court or the High Court or in any other court of civil jurisdiction, shall be capable...

Before I was interrupted by the Division Bell, I suggested that there are now different ways to test local opinion. In some cases we will choose a stock transfer ballot, and that is fine, but the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, was correct to point out that if we do that,...

Before I was interrupted by the Division Bell, I suggested that there are now different ways to test local opinion. In some cases we will choose a stock transfer ballot, and that is fine, but the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, was correct to point out that if we do that,...

I think that the Minister recognises that overcrowding is the result of a lack of sufficient housing. That links in with the earlier debate on priority groups. The reason you have to have priority groups is that you do not have enough housing for everyone, so you have to prioritise....

I think that the Minister recognises that overcrowding is the result of a lack of sufficient housing. That links in with the earlier debate on priority groups. The reason you have to have priority groups is that you do not have enough housing for everyone, so you have to prioritise....

I have a lot of sympathy with this. Clearly, one does not want to have people living in overcrowded conditions. Unfortunately, the housing market being what it is, it will be a long time before we get away from it. I hope that the noble Baroness will forgive me for...

I have a lot of sympathy with this. Clearly, one does not want to have people living in overcrowded conditions. Unfortunately, the housing market being what it is, it will be a long time before we get away from it. I hope that the noble Baroness will forgive me for...

This is a serious issue and I am grateful to the noble Baroness for enabling us to say a little more about it. I could not agree more with the noble Earl, Lord Cathcart. We were taken back to the beginning of the Bill by what he said about the...

This is a serious issue and I am grateful to the noble Baroness for enabling us to say a little more about it. I could not agree more with the noble Earl, Lord Cathcart. We were taken back to the beginning of the Bill by what he said about the...

The noble Baroness will understand that we have been in close correspondence with the JCHR on these amendments. We advised the committee of an earlier proposal that is under consideration, and we wrote to it some days ago to bring amendments to its attention. We look forward respectfully to its...

The noble Baroness will understand that we have been in close correspondence with the JCHR on these amendments. We advised the committee of an earlier proposal that is under consideration, and we wrote to it some days ago to bring amendments to its attention. We look forward respectfully to its...

It might seem a little odd to raise the issue with regard to legislation, but it is worth raising. I understand where the amendment has come from, because of the concerns that have been raised by the Housing Law Practitioners Association. As the noble Baroness demonstrated, the key point is...

It might seem a little odd to raise the issue with regard to legislation, but it is worth raising. I understand where the amendment has come from, because of the concerns that have been raised by the Housing Law Practitioners Association. As the noble Baroness demonstrated, the key point is...

moved Amendments Nos. 114CB to 114CF: 114CB: Schedule 10, page 196, line 39, at end insert— ““(4) Omit subsections (5) and (5A).”” 114CC: Schedule 10, page 200, line 26, at end insert— ““( ) are in force on that date,”” 114CD: Schedule 10, page 202, line 19, after ““to”” insert...

moved Amendments Nos. 114CB to 114CF: 114CB: Schedule 10, page 196, line 39, at end insert— ““(4) Omit subsections (5) and (5A).”” 114CC: Schedule 10, page 200, line 26, at end insert— ““( ) are in force on that date,”” 114CD: Schedule 10, page 202, line 19, after ““to”” insert...

moved Amendment No. 114CFA: 114CFA: Schedule 11, page 204, line 19, after ““which”” insert ““, subject to subsections (7A) and (7B)”” The noble Lord said: The amendment deals with the exercise by the Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers of the regulation-making powers that they will be given in the...

moved Amendment No. 114CFA: 114CFA: Schedule 11, page 204, line 19, after ““which”” insert ““, subject to subsections (7A) and (7B)”” The noble Lord said: The amendment deals with the exercise by the Secretary of State and Welsh Ministers of the regulation-making powers that they will be given in the...

I found the reference to looking again at the definition a little confusing. If the provision was not going to be brought back during the legislative stage, I was not certain how it was going to be dealt with. However, I now understand the approach. I am grateful to the...

I found the reference to looking again at the definition a little confusing. If the provision was not going to be brought back during the legislative stage, I was not certain how it was going to be dealt with. However, I now understand the approach. I am grateful to the...

That is my understanding. These are carefully designed projects. I am sure my officials will correct me if I am wrong but the Dundee project, for example, was a model for this kind of programme. It involved negotiated arrangements that included all the relevant support services. It was made clear...

That is my understanding. These are carefully designed projects. I am sure my officials will correct me if I am wrong but the Dundee project, for example, was a model for this kind of programme. It involved negotiated arrangements that included all the relevant support services. It was made clear...

May I continue for you?

May I continue for you?

How much?

How much?

I am grateful to all noble Lords who have entered into the spirit of this debate. I congratulate my noble friend Lady Whitaker, who is a strong and effective advocate for Gypsy and Traveller issues, as is the noble Lord, Lord Avebury. I share their concerns about the potential for...

I am grateful to all noble Lords who have entered into the spirit of this debate. I congratulate my noble friend Lady Whitaker, who is a strong and effective advocate for Gypsy and Traveller issues, as is the noble Lord, Lord Avebury. I share their concerns about the potential for...

Have my noble friend and his colleagues fully taken on board the possible avalanche of matters that might need to be resolved by the new tribunal? I understand that there could be hundreds. The discussion paper talks in terms of 160, based upon experience; there could be more. Is the...

Have my noble friend and his colleagues fully taken on board the possible avalanche of matters that might need to be resolved by the new tribunal? I understand that there could be hundreds. The discussion paper talks in terms of 160, based upon experience; there could be more. Is the...

I was just saying that as the noble Lord rose to his feet. Of course those views will be fed into the consultation. The noble Lord knows that we have officials here, and we will ensure that those views are carefully noted. There is still some debate to be had...

I was just saying that as the noble Lord rose to his feet. Of course those views will be fed into the consultation. The noble Lord knows that we have officials here, and we will ensure that those views are carefully noted. There is still some debate to be had...