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My staff are counting this as “Bob Blackman Friday” in the Chamber, and I notice that many colleagues have heard enough from me and are depa

With the leave of the House, I would like to respond to the debate.

indicated assent.

We are seeking to have a number of permissive clauses in the Bill, so that if the things that have to be done are done and they work, and we

I thank the hon. Member for that contribution. We have indeed engaged with DWP Ministers.

I knew I would tempt someone.

I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. The example he cites is, of course, of millions of pounds.

Clearly, one problem is that we do not know where all these properties are. We do not have the data right now. The hon.

One of the problems with exempt accommodation is that once it has become exempt, normal licensing rules on houses of multiple occupation, an

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.