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Oral Answers to Questions

Dan Jarvis Excerpts
Monday 4th December 2017

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Sajid Javid Portrait Sajid Javid
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I thank my hon. Friend for that question. He will know that local authorities and housing associations have made it clear that they will not be passing on the costs, and that is the right approach. I would like to see private sector landlords follow the lead of the social sector and not pass on the costs to their tenants, but I also want to make sure that leaseholders have more information, which is why today I am announcing an increase in funding for the Leasehold Advisory Service.

Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab)
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People in Barnsley and Doncaster are now voting on the future of Yorkshire devolution, and we will get the results on 21 December. Does the Minister agree that, whatever the results, national and local politicians have a responsibility to get round the table and work together to serve the best interests of the people of Yorkshire?

Jake Berry Portrait Jake Berry
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As the season of goodwill and peace to all men approaches, I hope that across Yorkshire a compromise will be found. Just to restate our position, the Government remain committed to the south Yorkshire city deal proceeding.