Building Safety

Debate between Neil O'Brien and Robert Jenrick

Thursday 5th September 2019 Commons Chamber

[Robert Jenrick]

Local authorities have robust enforcement powers available to them, and we are working closely with them to guide and support them. If the hon. Lady would like to come to me with examples, I would be very happy to support her.

[Neil O'Brien (Harborough) (Con)]

First, tenants at Edwin Court in my constituency are having to move out of their homes while vital fire safety work is carried out. Will my right hon. Friend ensure that all housing associations look after their tenants in the process of such work? Secondly, will his review look closely at inadequate fire doors? Inside Housing’s review of this issue is very concerning, as have been answers I have received to parliamentary questions.

[Robert Jenrick]

I am very happy to work with my hon. Friend on that issue. We have already published updated advice notes on fire doors. It is an important issue that we want to take forward.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Neil O'Brien and Robert Jenrick

Tuesday 6th November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Robert Jenrick]

The hon. Gentleman may not be aware of this, but real wages are rising. The Government believe that the best way to support working people across the country is to get them into work. Employment is now at its highest level in my lifetime, with 3 million more jobs created and 1 million fewer people on the dole.

[Neil O’Brien (Harborough) (Con)]

6. What plans he has to raise additional tax revenues from multinational digital businesses.