Budget Resolutions

Lindsay Hoyle Excerpts
Monday 1st November 2021

(3 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Gove Portrait Michael Gove
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I am more than happy to give way to the Member of this House who has done more to deal with homelessness than any of us.

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Just before you do, may I just say to the Front Benchers that I am getting bothered, as we have a lot of Members I want to get in? I am enjoying this very much and it is great entertainment, but I am getting bothered, as this is about Back Benchers as well and so I hope we are going to save some time for them. I think we are nearly 30 minutes in.

Bob Blackman Portrait Bob Blackman
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Clearly, the new money for combating rough sleeping is extremely welcome, as is the money given for new housing. Will my right hon. Friend commit to rolling out Housing First across the country, now that that pilots have been seen to be such a success?

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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Just to help Back Benchers, let me say that we will be starting with a five-minute limit, because of the amount of time left. I call the shadow Secretary of State, Steve Reed.