Business of the House Debate

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Business of the House

Jessica Morden Excerpts
Thursday 13th June 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride
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What the hon. Gentleman describes is obviously of considerable concern. I am pleased there is an inquiry, as he has set out, and I would certainly recommend that he raise the matter at Scottish questions on 19 June.

Jessica Morden Portrait Jessica Morden (Newport East) (Lab)
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Last weekend, another unauthorised encampment was set up in Newport, this time on Beechwood Park, causing huge frustration and cost for residents, local authorities and the police. The Government have recently consulted on extra powers for local authorities and the police to deal with such circumstances, so may we have a quick update from Ministers on giving our authorities the powers they need?

Mel Stride Portrait Mel Stride
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That would be a very good question to ask on Monday 17 June at Housing, Communities and Local Government questions.