All 2 Debates between James Brokenshire and Chris Philp

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Debate between James Brokenshire and Chris Philp
Monday 4th March 2019

(5 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Philp Portrait Chris Philp (Croydon South) (Con)
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T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

James Brokenshire Portrait The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (James Brokenshire)
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Today marks 12 months on from the Novichok attack in Salisbury. Our thoughts remain with all those affected by this appalling crime, and we remain determined to see those responsible brought to justice. I pay tribute to the people of Salisbury for the strength and resilience they have shown and for the way that the community has come together at a time of incredible challenge. I am sure that the whole House will want to join me in thanking not only those involved in the clean-up operations, but everyone who has worked so hard to support Salisbury’s recovery from this incident.

At a time when we need to show our resolve in standing up against division and hatred, I want to thank hon. and right hon. Members from across the house for their incredibly moving contributions during last week’s antisemitism debate and to everyone who supported yesterday’s “visit my mosque day”. Strong communities will be a key to success post-Brexit, and I will be making a statement to the House on the new stronger towns fund later this afternoon.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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I remind colleagues that topical questions are very brief. A sentence or so is quite sufficient. We do not need a long preamble. Chris Philp, get in there, man.

Chris Philp Portrait Chris Philp
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Does the Secretary of State agree that promoting and encouraging home ownership is important? Recent figures on first-time buyers are, of course, encouraging, but what more can the Government do to encourage first-time buyers through starter homes and discount market homes and the prioritisation of first-time buyers over foreign speculators?

James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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My hon. Friend has set out a number of important ideas. I certainly welcome the recent statistic showing the number of first-time buyers at a 12-year annual high. There are further measures through the national planning policy framework, which include an expectation that local authorities secure 10% of new units for affordable home ownership including discount market sales and starter homes.

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Debate between James Brokenshire and Chris Philp
Wednesday 13th September 2017

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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The hon. Lady fundamentally mischaracterises what the EU (Withdrawal) Bill is about. It is about creating UK-wide frameworks to ensure that we have a smooth transition, and I would have thought that was in the best interests of all of the United Kingdom and that everybody should get behind it.

Chris Philp Portrait Chris Philp (Croydon South) (Con)
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3. What recent discussions he has had with the Irish Government on cross-border security.