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Debate between Oliver Colvile and Brandon Lewis(7 years, 3 months ago)
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Brandon Lewis
We have been very clear all along that we want not only to stamp out hate crime, but to play an important part in this with our partners right across Europe. Indeed, in the autumn, I spoke at the EU Council on this very issue, and aside from the Commission, we were the only ones from any country to talk about it. We should be proud of the fact that this country has some of the toughest laws in the world on hate crime. Just a few weeks ago, on 19 January, we hosted some 19 countries’ embassies to talk to them about what we are doing and what can be done further to drive out hate crime.
Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)
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Debate between Oliver Colvile and Brandon Lewis(8 years, 4 months ago)
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Brandon Lewis
My hon. Friend makes a good point. Apart from the extra measures that we are taking in the Housing and Planning Bill, in which we will do all that we can to publicise to tenants what they need to be aware of so that they know what to expect, we have also published a guide for tenants, so they can clearly understand their rights and what to expect from a good quality landlord. We should be clear that the majority of landlords offer an excellent service and that tenants are happy with them.
Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.