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Mike Amesbury Excerpts

Wednesday 10th January 2018 Commons Chamber

The Prime Minister was asked—

[Mike Amesbury (Weaver Vale) (Lab)]

Q1. If she will list her official engagements for Wednesday 10 January.

[The Prime Minister (Mrs Theresa May)]

I hope that it is not too late to wish all Members and staff in the House a very happy new year.

This morning I had meetings with ministerial colleagues and others. In addition to my duties in this House, I shall have further such meetings later today.

[Mike Amesbury]

I, too, wish members of staff a happy new year.

At least 1.4 million households across the UK have been victims of unfair practices in the leasehold market, including my constituent Emily Martin. In advance of any intended legislation, what commitment will the Prime Minister make to ensure that Emily and thousands of people tied into this PPI-like scandal are compensated by developers now?

[The Prime Minister]

We are concerned when we hear of unfair practices taking place. I am sure that the Housing Minister will be happy to hear of this particular case as an example. We are looking to see what action the Government can take to ensure that people are secure in their homes and are not subject to practices that they should not be subject to.