Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Margaret Ferrier and Lee Rowley

Monday 9th January 2023 Commons Chamber

[Lee Rowley]

We will continue to work with everybody in order to deliver this, because the Government have been absolutely clear for a number of years that it is important that the ballot box has integrity. We are bringing forward voter identification to ensure that that happens, and we will continue to work with all organisations to make sure it is successful in the 115 days to which the hon. Gentleman refers.

[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Ind)]

13. What recent assessment he has made of the impact of his Department’s policies on regional inequality.

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[Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (Ind)]

T5. What recent discussions has the Department had with the Scottish Government about the gap in funding for remediating unsafe cladding, following the Building Safety Act 2022?

[Lee Rowley]

As the hon. Lady knows, this is a devolved issue. I shall be happy to talk to the Scottish Government if it is appropriate for me to do so, but I know that they, along with the UK Government, are absolutely committed to resolving the situation at the earliest possible opportunity.