At the Budget, the Chancellor committed more than £1.5 billion to back young people through the Youth Guarantee and changes to the Growth and Skills Levy.

Today, we are going even further. We are announcing almost £1 billion more to help young people into work and training, unlocking up to 200,000...

At the Budget, the Chancellor committed more than £1.5 billion to back young people through the Youth Guarantee and changes to the Growth and Skills Levy.

Today, we are going even further. We are announcing almost £1 billion more to help young people into work and training, unlocking up to 200,000...

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.

At the Budget, the Chancellor committed more than £1.5 billion to back young people through the Youth Guarantee and changes to the Growth and Skills Levy.

Today, we...

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.

At the Budget, the Chancellor committed more than £1.5 billion to back young people through the Youth Guarantee and changes to the Growth and Skills Levy.

Today, we...

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of guarantor requirements in the private rented sector on prospective tenants who can demonstrate affordability but do not have access to a suitable guarantor.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of guarantor requirements in the private rented sector on prospective tenants who can demonstrate affordability but do not have access to a suitable guarantor.

An error has been identified in the Written Statement made by My Right Honourable Friend Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP on 29 January. The correct response should have been:

Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support...

An error has been identified in the Written Statement made by My Right Honourable Friend Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP on 29 January. The correct response should have been:

Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support...

My Right Honourable Friend Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP has made the following Written Statement.

Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support and opportunities, they will grasp them. But, for too long, young people have not...

My Right Honourable Friend Secretary of State for Work and Pensions The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP has made the following Written Statement.

Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support and opportunities, they will grasp them. But, for too long, young people have not...

Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support and opportunities, they will grasp them. But, for too long, young people have not had access to the opportunities and support they deserve. Nearly a million young people are not in education, employment or training –...

Every young person deserves a fair chance to succeed. When given the right support and opportunities, they will grasp them. But, for too long, young people have not had access to the opportunities and support they deserve. Nearly a million young people are not in education, employment or training –...

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.

Today I am announcing the expansion of the Government’s Youth Guarantee and the next phase of the Growth and Skills Levy.

This announcement is backed by more than...

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.

Today I am announcing the expansion of the Government’s Youth Guarantee and the next phase of the Growth and Skills Levy.

This announcement is backed by more than...

Today I am announcing the expansion of the Government’s Youth Guarantee and the next phase of the Growth and Skills Levy.

This announcement is backed by more than £1.5 billion of investment over the next three years, funding £820m for the Youth Guarantee to support young people to earn or learn,...

Today I am announcing the expansion of the Government’s Youth Guarantee and the next phase of the Growth and Skills Levy.

This announcement is backed by more than £1.5 billion of investment over the next three years, funding £820m for the Youth Guarantee to support young people to earn or learn,...

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.

I am pleased to make a statement today on the Independent Report into Young People and Work I have commissioned, with support from the Secretary of State...

My Right Honourable Friend, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (The Rt Hon Pat McFadden MP) has made the following Written Statement.

I am pleased to make a statement today on the Independent Report into Young People and Work I have commissioned, with support from the Secretary of State...

I am pleased to make a statement today on the Independent Report into Young People and Work I have commissioned, with support from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Secretary of State for Education. This Report forms part of the Government’s further action to maximise...

I am pleased to make a statement today on the Independent Report into Young People and Work I have commissioned, with support from the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Secretary of State for Education. This Report forms part of the Government’s further action to maximise...

Lords report stage second day. Amendment 49 agreed to. Amendment 53A agreed to on division (206 to 198). Amendments 54, 55 and 57 agreed to. Amendment 58 agreed to on division (213 to 209). Amendment 59 agreed to on division (274 to 154). Amendments 64, 67, 73 to 85 agreed to.

Lords report stage second day. Amendment 49 agreed to. Amendment 53A agreed to on division (206 to 198). Amendments 54, 55 and 57 agreed to. Amendment 58 agreed to on division (213 to 209). Amendment 59 agreed to on division (274 to 154). Amendments 64, 67, 73 to 85 agreed...

Moved by

Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

47: Clause 11, page 18, line 9, at end insert—

“(5A) The circumstances in which it is unreasonable for a superior landlord to refuse consent through the landlord include, but are not limited to, the following—

(a) a superior landlord’s personal opinion of a tenant;

(b) a superior...

Moved by

Baroness Miller of Chilthorne Domer

47: Clause 11, page 18, line 9, at end insert—

“(5A) The circumstances in which it is unreasonable for a superior landlord to refuse consent through the landlord include, but are not limited to, the following—

(a) a superior landlord’s personal opinion of a tenant;

(b) a superior...

My Lords, I start by declaring an interest: I own a dog that is subject to approval by a superior landlord of the flat in which we live. It has that approval.

In Committee, the Minister laid out the Government’s commitment to enabling many more tenants to have pets in rented...

My Lords, I start by declaring an interest: I own a dog that is subject to approval by a superior landlord of the flat in which we live. It has that approval.

In Committee, the Minister laid out the Government’s commitment to enabling many more tenants to have pets in rented...

My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 48, which stands in my name. I declare my interests both as a landlord for my own part, to a small extent—all for properties in Scotland—and as trustee, in particular for the Blair Charitable Trust, all properties of which are also in Scotland.

At...

My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 48, which stands in my name. I declare my interests both as a landlord for my own part, to a small extent—all for properties in Scotland—and as trustee, in particular for the Blair Charitable Trust, all properties of which are also in Scotland.

At...

I rise to support Amendment 48 in the name of my noble friends Lord Kinnoull and Lord de Clifford. It is a short amendment but, hopefully, could have a long impact. It would allow tenants in social housing some of the benefits with regard to keeping a pet that this...

I rise to support Amendment 48 in the name of my noble friends Lord Kinnoull and Lord de Clifford. It is a short amendment but, hopefully, could have a long impact. It would allow tenants in social housing some of the benefits with regard to keeping a pet that this...

My Lords, I too am anxious to have a better explanation. To me, the Bill seems very unfair, as it introduces two classes of people, one of whom will be disadvantaged at the same time as others are advantaged. It is one step forward and another one or two steps...

My Lords, I too am anxious to have a better explanation. To me, the Bill seems very unfair, as it introduces two classes of people, one of whom will be disadvantaged at the same time as others are advantaged. It is one step forward and another one or two steps...

My Lords, I declare an interest. My wife is the landlord of a number of rented properties. My reason for rising is to invite the noble Baroness, Lady Miller, when she comes to reply, to clarify something that puzzles me about her Amendment 47. It says:

“The circumstances in which it...

My Lords, I declare an interest. My wife is the landlord of a number of rented properties. My reason for rising is to invite the noble Baroness, Lady Miller, when she comes to reply, to clarify something that puzzles me about her Amendment 47. It says:

“The circumstances in which it...

My Lords, I speak today in support of Amendment 48 in the name of the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, and supported by the noble Lord, Lord Trees. I declare my interest with regards to pets, as I own a share of a veterinary practice that cares for pets and I...

My Lords, I speak today in support of Amendment 48 in the name of the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, and supported by the noble Lord, Lord Trees. I declare my interest with regards to pets, as I own a share of a veterinary practice that cares for pets and I...

My Lords, I shall speak on Amendment 47 in the name of the noble Baroness, Baroness Miller. I speak as a landlord of rental properties in Norwich, as declared in the register. Naturally, we should consider the rights of people who own companion animals, but that must go hand in...

My Lords, I shall speak on Amendment 47 in the name of the noble Baroness, Baroness Miller. I speak as a landlord of rental properties in Norwich, as declared in the register. Naturally, we should consider the rights of people who own companion animals, but that must go hand in...