Speeches by Lewin.

“Let me start by saying that I welcome a debate on how we incentivise home ownership. I am a Labour MP who wants more of my constituents in Welwyn Hatfield to have a secure home of their own and to build a life in our community, and people’s ability to buy a home should not be so dependent on their access to the bank of…”

“The shadow Chancellor talks about the huge advantages of his proposal. Is he aware that someone who owns a home worth £2 million would benefit to the tune of £150,000? This is a tax cut for millionaires. Is that what he wants?”

“It is a really important debate. Thank you to all of the panel. Sophie, you just talked about what is “sustainable and affordable”. That is the right question, because there will be lots of people who are currently renting and on a reasonable to good income, but, as we have discussed—and I think we are going to do so i…”

“It is just over £300,000.”

“Taking on the challenge of home ownership, I am struck by what Vicky was saying a moment ago about the fundamental challenge of people accessing a mortgage. In July this year, the Government introduced a permanent mortgage guarantee scheme. The panel will understand all the nuances better than I do, but the fundamental…”

“I briefly wanted to come back in on mortgage guarantees, because that is the direction of travel with Government policy. It was in the manifesto. It was only July this year that it came in. I am interested in the panel’s view on whether there should be a cap on income. I take your point, Sophie, that it is going to ben…”

“I have recently hosted a series of meetings on the SEND system with parents and teachers. One moment was most striking: when I asked a roomful of parents how many of them knew or suspected that their child had additional needs before the age of five, every single hand went up. Will the Leader of the House consider givi…”

“Sarah, I will give you the opportunity to close, because I understand that you have called for the Government to introduce a green and decent homes programme. You have the floor.”

“I have a brief follow-up on culture. That was the most striking theme of the earlier panel. There is a sense that residents do not feel valued, listened to or, at worst, do not even want to raise issues because they feel like they are a burden. I have a challenge for the panel, but the question is just for one of you. …”

“Good morning. I am Andrew Lewin, the MP for Welwyn Hatfield. I have previously worked in the sector, so I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests.”

“Building on the quality of homes, we are heading into the winter. There is a question about minimum energy efficiency standards. The Government have proposed that, by 2030, all social homes will be brought up to EPC C or above. If that were to happen, that would mean that it was only social homes that would have that g…”

“I just wanted to jump in on the theme of culture, because it is already coming through strongly this morning. You have all spoken powerfully about some shocking examples of residents feeling disconnected and not cared for. It is really important that you do that, we hear it and everyone in Parliament and Government hea…”

“On the cooling and the technology, Lee and I were talking earlier about Mitsubishi Electric. Did you want to jump in?”

“It is a privilege to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Cities of London and Westminster (Rachel Blake) not just on securing the debate, but on a powerful speech, and especially on her tribute to how our Parliament is evolving. It is vital to recognise that we have age…”

“My substantive question will be on the warm homes plan, but I am keen to come back to Michael, because I completely sense your frustration but also your passion. I want to ask about the affordable homes programme because the Government have committed to a big uplift—£39 billion over the period, nearly double what the l…”

“I have one final question. I am always interested in international comparisons. Many countries across Europe have a bigger PRS sector than we have here, and I understand that a lot of them are in a better place than we are on home insulation. Are there any countries or schemes that you would look to for inspiration tha…”

“Thank you for that. Turning back to warm homes, living in a cold home can increase people’s blood pressure, can be really damaging for their mental health and can even affect a child’s development. We have already talked a bit about the £30 billion programme from the Government, which I think is very welcome, but I am …”

“I am Andrew Lewin, Labour MP for Welwyn Hatfield.”

“I am pleased to have the opportunity to talk about our hospitality sector and how we value and reward the people working in it, the rising confidence that business is reporting and the evolving nature of our high streets. High streets and hospitality are changing, but sadly what has not changed is a Conservative party …”

“I do agree. I have spoken to constituents on two-year fixed-rate mortgages who were being hammered two years ago by Liz Truss and are now paying hundreds of pounds less per month because we are getting a grip on the economy. Sixty-two per cent of firms plan to increase headcount over the next 12 months, and confidence …”