Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Dec 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
"Will my right hon. Friend give way?..."Edward Leigh - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 07 Dec 2020
United Kingdom Internal Market Bill
"There has been virtually no discussion during this entire debate about the fact that this is a safety net, which we hope will never be used. If we are on the high wire—and when we are dealing with the EU, we are on the high wire—we may not want to …..."Edward Leigh - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 Dec 2020
Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation
"I am afraid that there are a lot of people trying to take part, so if you want me to get you all in, we will have to limit you to three minutes. I am sorry...."Edward Leigh - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 Dec 2020
Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation
"Order...."Edward Leigh - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 Dec 2020
Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 02 Dec 2020
Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation
"I remind the Minister to leave a reasonable amount of time at the end...."Edward Leigh - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Nov 2020
Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough Sleepers
"On a recent visit to YMCA Lincolnshire in Gainsborough, I was briefed on the excellent work done for homeless people in Lincoln at the charity’s Nomad Centre. But when I talked to the chief executive this morning, she told me that her main worry is not so much the level …..."Edward Leigh - View Speech
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Written Question
Tuesday 10th November 2020
Asked by:
Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effect of the (a) covid-19 lockdown process on the human right to practice religion corporately and (b) ban on marriages during lockdown on the right to family life.
Answered by Luke Hall
Freedom of religion or belief is a fundamental human right, and one which underpins many of the others. The closure of our places of worship for communal prayer and for weddings is a step to be considered only in the most exceptional circumstances. However, our view is that this is a qualified right, subject to necessary limitations in the interest of public safety.
This includes the protection of health to protect the fundamental right to life of the population set out in Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights. Article 2 remains the overriding concern for the protection of the nation’s health as a whole.
Written Question
Tuesday 10th November 2020
Asked by:
Edward Leigh (Conservative - Gainsborough)
Question
to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether the Places of Worship Taskforce was consulted on the announcement that communal worship will not be allowed during the new covid-19 lockdown.
Answered by Luke Hall
The Places of Worship Taskforce met on 2 November. In addition, roundtables have been held with the country’s major faith groups to discuss the now published guidance.
Discussions with our faith groups at these meetings, as they have been throughout the pandemic, have proved to be extremely helpful in sharing information with our faith groups, as well as hearing of their concerns. We are very grateful to all members of the Taskforce for their support and understanding during these difficult times for our faith communities, and we will continue to draw on the expertise of the Taskforce members.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 23 Oct 2020
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill
"My hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that we want to help the good park owners. Changing the index of calculations from the retail prices index to the consumer prices index will obviously reduce the income for improvements. I am sure we will consider the matter in Committee, but …..."Edward Leigh - View Speech
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