Debates between Clive Betts and Alex Norris during the 2024 Parliament

Building Safety and Resilience

Debate between Clive Betts and Alex Norris
Wednesday 11th September 2024

(4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alex Norris Portrait Alex Norris
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I can give the hon. Gentleman that assurance. We will absolutely share the best of our knowledge and insight—I am sure that will be a two-way process—to ensure that we are doing right by everybody across Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Clive Betts Portrait Mr Betts
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I thank the Minister for his kind words about my chairing of the Select Committee. I am really pleased that he is now looking at raising some money from product manufacturers; they have escaped their responsibilities for far too long. Might I suggest that he use some of the money raised to help with social housing providers, given the concerns that I raised about their being treated differently in their access to the building safety fund?

Alex Norris Portrait Alex Norris
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My hon. Friend’s suggestions often come with a smile but a degree of force. He will know that we are not very far from a spending review and a Budget, so I will not make financial commitments at this point. However, that idea is well expressed, and duly noted as a result. I am grateful for it.