Business of the House

Apsana Begum Excerpts

Thursday 12th November 2026 Commons Chamber

[Sir Alan Campbell]

As my hon. Friend will know, through our £1.5 billion arts everywhere fund we are backing the protection of historic buildings and the revival of heritage assets for modern community use. I encourage him to apply for a Westminster Hall debate, because I am sure that examples from not just his constituency but others deserve to be heard.

[Apsana Begum (Poplar and Limehouse) (Lab)]

Specialist organisations, including in the violence against women and girls sector, have warned that the Government’s earned settlement proposals will undermine even their own objectives on child poverty, modern slavery, domestic abuse and homelessness. Those organisations are asking for the proposals to be withdrawn. Since the Home Secretary’s statement last week, we are still yet to see an impact assessment. Will the Leader of the House ensure that Parliament is given sufficient time to debate these multifaceted harms and impacts well before the changes are due to take effect?

[Sir Alan Campbell]

These are important matters, and I understand that they do cause concern across constituencies, and indeed in particular communities, but, as I have just announced, we will have regular opportunities to discuss these matters. I hope that my hon. Friend will take part in those debates.