Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 28 Nov 2022
Farmers and Landowners: Tax Consequences
"My Lords, I listened carefully to the Minister’s responses. There are a lot of doubts among farmers about what ELMS will actually mean, and there is too much uncertainty to allow them to plan properly for the future. Does the Minister properly understand why some parties are just not comfortable …..."Baroness Hayman of Ullock - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 27th October 2022
Asked by:
Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of buy-to-let mortgages in the UK that are on (1) a variable rate, or (2) a fixed rate that expires by the end of 2023.
Answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
While the Government wants to support those who aspire to be homeowners, we appreciate that this is not everyone’s aspiration and that there are many people for whom renting a home is either more practical or affordable. There therefore needs to be a thriving private rental sector to accommodate these people’s housing needs.
In Q2 this year, 13.6% of new advances were buy-to-let mortgages. The government does not hold data on the number of buy-to-let mortgages on variable or fixed rates.
The pricing of mortgages and rents remain commercial decisions for lenders and landlords respectively, and the Government does not seek to intervene in these decisions. The Government is, however, providing millions of the most vulnerable households with financial support with the cost of living this year.
Written Question
Thursday 27th October 2022
Asked by:
Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour - Life peer)
Question
to the HM Treasury:
To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the number of buy-to-let mortgages in the UK.
Answered by Viscount Younger of Leckie
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
While the Government wants to support those who aspire to be homeowners, we appreciate that this is not everyone’s aspiration and that there are many people for whom renting a home is either more practical or affordable. There therefore needs to be a thriving private rental sector to accommodate these people’s housing needs.
In Q2 this year, 13.6% of new advances were buy-to-let mortgages. The government does not hold data on the number of buy-to-let mortgages on variable or fixed rates.
The pricing of mortgages and rents remain commercial decisions for lenders and landlords respectively, and the Government does not seek to intervene in these decisions. The Government is, however, providing millions of the most vulnerable households with financial support with the cost of living this year.
Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (Second sitting)
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Bailey.
The main thing that I want to make clear is the Opposition’s support for the Bill, for which we have waited a long time. We also support the intention behind the amendment of my hon. Friend the Member for …..."Baroness Hayman of Ullock - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (Second sitting)
"As I said before, we are pleased to support the Bill and the increase in sentences. It is good finally to see it here and I hope we can get it on the statute book shortly. As I said on Second Reading, we have no intention of voting against it, …..."Baroness Hayman of Ullock - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (Second sitting)
"The right hon. and learned Gentleman makes an extremely important point. One thing that has been quite difficult when looking at the evidence is some of the extraordinary cruelty against animals of which people are capable. The work he did with other colleagues on Finn’s law was really important, because …..."Baroness Hayman of Ullock - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (Second sitting)
"I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
New clause 2 would provide for an assessment of the effectiveness of the Act, and for a report to be laid before Parliament. I hope the Minister agrees that it is good practice for our legislation to be …..."Baroness Hayman of Ullock - View Speech
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Speech in Public Bill Committees - Tue 23 Jul 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill (Second sitting)
"I thank the Minister for his considered response. He will probably think that I am a bit odd, but I have a copy of the report and the proposed legislation from the Law Commission by my bed. [Hon. Members: “Hear, hear!”] Thank you.
I would very much appreciate a meeting …..."Baroness Hayman of Ullock - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Jul 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill
"Today has been a long time coming. We welcome the Government bringing forward this vital piece of legislation, although we regret that it has taken this long, considering that it has widespread support across the House and with the general public. I hope the Bill manages to make it through …..."Baroness Hayman of Ullock - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 10 Jul 2019
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill
"I thank the hon. Gentleman for his well-made point, which I think we can all support.
It is absolutely right that we should seek to increase the maximum penalty for animal welfare offences from six months to five years. Britain can be proud of having some of the best animal …..."Baroness Hayman of Ullock - View Speech
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