Clive Efford debates involving the Cabinet Office during the 2017-2019 Parliament

European Council

Clive Efford Excerpts
Monday 26th June 2017

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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What I was reporting on were the subjects discussed at the European Council on Friday. I reported faithfully on those subjects.

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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Will the Prime Minister confirm that she was aware of the details in the document on EU nationals wanting to remain in the UK when, during the general election, she promised to cut immigration to the tens of thousands? Are the two compatible?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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Yes. In the document, we are talking about the rights of EU citizens living here in the United Kingdom. We are making a fair and serious offer that nobody will be forced to leave the United Kingdom and that families will not be split up. We want people to stay, and this is the document that will enable them to do so.

Grenfell Tower

Clive Efford Excerpts
Thursday 22nd June 2017

(7 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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I thank my hon. Friend. We will consider that. Putting it in place here, with John Barradell as gold command, has helped to move things forward and ensure that the response has improved.

Clive Efford Portrait Clive Efford (Eltham) (Lab)
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When an independent safety review of a block of flats recommends retrofitting sprinklers, or major refurbishment, will the Government fund it?

Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait The Prime Minister
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The hon. Gentleman’s question seemed to be about any blocks of flats in the country, whether they be in private or public sector ownership—[Interruption.]