Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Will Quince and Sajid Javid

Monday 24th April 2017 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

It is important that we take a careful look at this policy, precisely because we all want to see a sustainable model that will result in providers providing enough of this type of home. That is exactly what this policy is designed to do, and when we come out with the final policy, that is what it will achieve.

[Will Quince (Colchester) (Con)]

4. What steps he is taking to encourage landlords to offer longer assured shorthold tenancies.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Will Quince and Sajid Javid

Monday 27th February 2017 Commons Chamber

[Sajid Javid]

I share the concerns of my right hon. and learned Friend. He has written to me and talked to me and my hon. Friend the Minister with responsibility for local government about this, and I can assure him that we are both taking a special interest in this.

[Will Quince (Colchester) (Con)]

16. What recent steps his Department has taken to help rough sleepers and homeless people.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Will Quince and Sajid Javid

Tuesday 15th September 2015 Commons Chamber

[Will Quince (Colchester) (Con)]

At the weekend, my wife and I visited Bill’s, which is a new restaurant in Colchester and part of a large chain. At the end of the evening the bill had an automatic 10% gratuity, which the staff member said that they did not receive. Does my hon. Friend agree that the public expect staff members to get the tips in recognition for the service rendered?

[Sajid Javid]

Yes, absolutely. When a diner leaves a tip, they rightly expect that to go to the staff. Recent reports have suggested that some restaurants are not doing that, which is unacceptable. I have already launched a call for evidence. I will see whether the Government need to take any action. If they do, nothing is off the dining table.