Speeches by Eshalomi.

“It is already ring-fenced?”

“But should that national funding from the Home Office be ring-fenced for and by services?”

“Going back to the issue of short-term funding, obviously you will be aware that the PAC report on tackling violence against women and girls published earlier this year in May noted the issue of short-term funding settlements. Evidence that the Committee has received has highlighted that. A number of women’s organisatio…”

“Obviously, one of the issues is around the fact that planning for long term can only happen if you have long-term funding. Essentially, planning for year-on-year funding is causing a number of organisations quite a lot of problems, including in local government. In many areas, the Government are looking to move to a mu…”

“Do you think that there should be more emphasis on funding for preventative services? In a sense, the very same vulnerable women who are struggling to get suitable housing and whose children may be at risk of going into adult and children’s social care, may also have care responsibilities and have older family members …”

“Good afternoon. The average council taxpayer would be quite perplexed to know that violence against women and girls services are not classed as statutory services, and that is the reality across the country. The reality also across the country is that, according to the LGAs—as you know, Councillor Woolley—we have a sit…”

“Apologies for my lateness, Chair. I have a good excuse; I was with the Deputy Chief Whip. I thank colleagues for allowing me to present this case to the Committee this afternoon. I think it is fair to say that there will be a lot of interest in scrutinising the figures from MHCLG after the spending review last week. On…”

“I pay tribute to my constituency neighbour, my hon. Friend the Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes), for her powerful introduction to the debate. She referenced areas of her constituency that I know like the back of my hand, because they are where I grew up. Growing up in Brixton, there were things that I …”

“I think it is fair to say that although there are many issues in this House we disagree on, an issue of this magnitude is something that should bring all of us, as parliamentarians, together to work to ensure that we get justice for the victims. The Home Secretary outlined the next phase, but if we are really honest wi…”

“I thank my constituency neighbour for making such a powerful opening speech. Does she recognise the valuable contributions of the Windrush generation staff at King’s College hospital in her constituency and, equally, the valuable contribution—and powerful statue—of Mary Seacole at St Thomas’ hospital, in my constituenc…”

“I thank my right hon. Friend the Chancellor for prioritising affordable housing, which is overdue. That extra investment will go a long way towards addressing the spiralling, broken housing system that has pushed so many people into poverty. Last year, a record 126,000 households faced homelessness, an increase of over…”

“I thank my hon. Friend for making a powerful opening statement on the really important and tragic anniversary that is coming up. Of the 72 people who lost their lives, 18 were children. Some 37 residents were disabled, and 15 of them died. Does my hon. Friend agree that even though the tower will come down in a few yea…”

“I thank the Minister for his words and for attending the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee to give an update on behalf of the Government. The Committee heard from Grenfell United and survivors that for far too long social housing tenants were being ignored and dismissed. There is no recommendation or …”

“One glaring matter to arise from the inquiry was this mention of the corporate greed of some of the developers. It is right, as my hon. Friend says, that the Government will be looking to ban those contracts. Survivors have also asked for prosecutions to come forward. Does he agree that, in addition to the Government b…”

“I appreciate that the Minister is working around the clock on this issue. I know that it is very important to him and that there are big challenges in his portfolio. Does he agree that because there are so many competing demands on the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, including looking at building…”

“I thank the Minister for being generous in giving way. One of the issues constantly raised by registered social landlords is that they cannot apply for the building safety remediation. Will we see an update on that in the coming weeks, and perhaps in announcements tomorrow?”

“T6. Happy Labubu birthday, Mr Speaker! Our most climate-friendly nations require investment to adapt to the effects of climate change, but sadly a number of them are facing a debt crisis and are spending a lot of money on paying sky-high interest rates to lenders. Given that 90% of the debt contracts are governed by En…”

“The hon. Member makes a really important point. What we are asking the Government to do, in the new clause—and what many other Members across the House are asking them to do—is ensure that, within that 1.5 million target, there is a clearer ambition in relation to how many of those homes will be social housing. We need…”

“I thank my fellow Committee member for making that point. As the shadow Minister outlined, a number of key sectors have made claims and are worried about the target that the Government have set. It is an ambitious target, and we want the Government to hit it, but without urgent action, that might be difficult for them …”

“I thank the hon. Member for that point, and I am coming to some of the points on targets; essentially, this subject is why I tabled new clause 50, and I am grateful for the support of colleagues from all parts of the House. Social rent, as we know, is the most affordable housing tenure, as the rent is calculated throug…”