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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Jun 2017
Housing and Social Security

"The Secretary of State mentioned the housing White Paper, which I thought was a terrific document, but in his little list he neglected one thing. Given that the Self-build and Custom Housebuilding Act 2015 is now on the statute book and was strengthened by the Government in the Housing and …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Jun 2017
Housing and Social Security

"There are plenty of heavyweight people around. Indeed, there are plenty of heavy people around, although I should say that I have lost two stone since the beginning of the election campaign. I hope that the right hon. Gentleman will get on to housing at some point. Does he agree …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Jun 2017
Housing and Social Security

"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Deputy Speaker. I always think that a time limit is good for focusing the mind and generating extra productivity, so I will adhere to your strictures.

The Government said in their Queens’ Speech that they want to build more houses, …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Jun 2017
Housing and Social Security

"I thank my hon. Friend for that and agree with him, although the caveat is that some developers are good at getting around neighbourhood plans, undermining their basis and confidence in them. The Government need to address that.

The key to getting the right kind of development is more choice …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 22 Jun 2017
Housing and Social Security

"My hon. Friend is absolutely right. As recently as 1988, 66% of housing in this country was built by small local builders. There has been a huge change that has benefited a small number of large companies, but not our communities or most of our constituents and society as a …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Fri 04 Dec 2015
Assessment of Government Policies (Impact on Families) Bill

"Hear, hear!..."
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Written Question

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Wednesday 26th March 2014

Asked by: Richard Bacon (Conservative - South Norfolk)

Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when he expects to publish the audited figures for the Child Support Agency's client funds account for 2012-13.

Answered by Steve Webb

It is our intention to publish the audited figures for the Child Support Agency's client funds account for 2012-13 on 27 March.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 07 Mar 2012
Employment Support

"I welcome the extra £15 million that the Under-Secretary has announced today for helping disabled people. Does she agree that we are likely to secure better value for money for that extra funding, and we will be able to help more disabled people, if it goes to individuals rather than …..."
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