To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether proposed reforms to the water sector will include specific protections for recreational water users within measures relating to public health.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether proposed reforms to the water sector will include specific protections for recreational water users within measures relating to public health.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when her Department intends to publish the outcome of the Reforming the General Medical Council legislative framework consultation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when her Department intends to publish the outcome of the Reforming the General Medical Council legislative framework consultation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the level of risk of SEND reforms reducing access to appropriate provision for children and young people with the most complex needs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the level of risk of SEND reforms reducing access to appropriate provision for children and young people with the most complex needs.

To ask His Majesty's Government what evaluation they have undertaken of the Test, Learn and Grow initiative; and whether they plan to publish any such evaluation and if so, when.

To ask His Majesty's Government what evaluation they have undertaken of the Test, Learn and Grow initiative; and whether they plan to publish any such evaluation and if so, when.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to Question 21231, on Water Charges: Social Tariffs, whether OFWAT holds a consolidated table of the average cross-subsidy, and the change to the cross-subsidy, that customers not in receipt of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to Question 21231, on Water Charges: Social Tariffs, whether OFWAT holds a consolidated table of the average cross-subsidy, and the change to the cross-subsidy, that customers not in receipt of...

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to inform hon. Members on plans to reform permitted development rights for on-farm reservoirs.

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when she plans to inform hon. Members on plans to reform permitted development rights for on-farm reservoirs.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she has made an assessment of the potential merits of reforming the criminal records system to remove spent and childhood convictions from individuals' criminal records.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she has made an assessment of the potential merits of reforming the criminal records system to remove spent and childhood convictions from individuals' criminal records.

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I welcome the Prime Minister’s pledge at conference that the days of leaseholders being squeezed for every penny are coming to an end. In advance of the Government’s planned leasehold reform legislation, will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on leaseholders’...

Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I welcome the Prime Minister’s pledge at conference that the days of leaseholders being squeezed for every penny are coming to an end. In advance of the Government’s planned leasehold reform legislation, will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on leaseholders’...

Let me join the House in wishing my hon. Friend a happy birthday. On leasehold reform, we are committed to ending the feudal leasehold system and bringing forward legislation to deliver that as quickly as possible; as the Prime Minister said at conference, it is a priority for him. That...

Let me join the House in wishing my hon. Friend a happy birthday. On leasehold reform, we are committed to ending the feudal leasehold system and bringing forward legislation to deliver that as quickly as possible; as the Prime Minister said at conference, it is a priority for him. That...

Can we have a debate in Government time on the increasingly feral behaviour of residential property management companies such as FirstPort, Remus and Fexco, which are blighting the lives of too many of our constituents with unreasonable financial demands and a complete lack of accountability and transparency? This has gone...

Can we have a debate in Government time on the increasingly feral behaviour of residential property management companies such as FirstPort, Remus and Fexco, which are blighting the lives of too many of our constituents with unreasonable financial demands and a complete lack of accountability and transparency? This has gone...

The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to call out inappropriate or damaging practice, and I hope such companies have heard what he has to say. The Government are committed not just to bringing forward that legislation, but to continuing this process to support people who are caught out by...

The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to call out inappropriate or damaging practice, and I hope such companies have heard what he has to say. The Government are committed not just to bringing forward that legislation, but to continuing this process to support people who are caught out by...

Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the democratic deficit created by the new scheme of delegation in planning? By restricting councillors’ ability to call in applications, these changes will deny communities a meaningful voice in planning decisions. We urgently need more clarity and to...

Will the Leader of the House make time for a debate on the democratic deficit created by the new scheme of delegation in planning? By restricting councillors’ ability to call in applications, these changes will deny communities a meaningful voice in planning decisions. We urgently need more clarity and to...

It is really important that we hear the voices of local people, and that they are not just heard, but can actually influence the process. At the same time, as the right hon. Member points out, the Prime Minister is absolutely committed to further devolution and making sure that decisions...

It is really important that we hear the voices of local people, and that they are not just heard, but can actually influence the process. At the same time, as the right hon. Member points out, the Prime Minister is absolutely committed to further devolution and making sure that decisions...

Clauses 17 and 18 debated with amendments. Clause 17, Government amendments 96 and 130 agreed to. Clause 17, amendment 94 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 17, amendment 112 negatived on division (3 to 8). Clause 17, amendment 97 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 18, Government amendment 44 agreed to. Clause 18, Government amendment 45 agreed to on division (11 to 1). Clause 18, amendment 103 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 18, amendment 99 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 18, amendment 100 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clauses 17 and 18, as amended, agreed to. Committee adjourned. Written evidence reported to the House.

Clauses 17 and 18 debated with amendments. Clause 17, Government amendments 96 and 130 agreed to. Clause 17, amendment 94 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 17, amendment 112 negatived on division (3 to 8). Clause 17, amendment 97 negatived on division (3 to 9). Clause 18, Government amendment...

Clause 17 debated with amendments. Committee adjourned.

Clause 17 debated with amendments. Committee adjourned.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 13 October 2026, to Question 26939, on Elections: Reform, whether the Government has written to political parties to invite them to join the National Commission on Electoral Reform.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 13 October 2026, to Question 26939, on Elections: Reform, whether the Government has written to political parties to invite them to join the National Commission on Electoral Reform.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how BCP Council failed to sufficiently strengthen collective ownership, governance, capability and partnership working in its reform of SEND delivery; and against what criteria judgment will be made on whether progress is sufficient to qualify for further support for the Council's High...

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how BCP Council failed to sufficiently strengthen collective ownership, governance, capability and partnership working in its reform of SEND delivery; and against what criteria judgment will be made on whether progress is sufficient to qualify for further support for the Council's High...

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to make lease extensions faster and cheaper, and when they expect to do so.

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans, if any, they have to make lease extensions faster and cheaper, and when they expect to do so.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to improve engagement and communication with residents of buildings undergoing remediation works as part of new plans to reform leasehold rules for residential buildings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what plans she has to improve engagement and communication with residents of buildings undergoing remediation works as part of new plans to reform leasehold rules for residential buildings.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed reforms relating to Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace and proposed budget allocations on the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement, judicial independence and victims' rights.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed reforms relating to Colombia's Special Jurisdiction for Peace and proposed budget allocations on the implementation of the 2016 Peace Agreement, judicial independence and victims' rights.