House of Lords
ConservativeOverall, across health & social care this Parliament
Alive and kicking!
Ranks 265th of 1273 MPs and peers who have spoken on health or care this Parliament — top 21%. 36 contributions since 2024-07-19.
“…Stopping right to buy is lose-lose-lose. It stops aspiration. It will mean longer council housing waiting lists and fewer homes being built. It is particularly egregious that those who are already secure tenants will be denied the opportunity to buy their own home after three years, something that they could reasonably…”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-07-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…As we have heard in earlier debates, with many families spending years on waiting lists and local authorities facing ever-increasing pressures, it is entirely legitimate for this House to consider whether existing allocation rules command public confidence.”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-07-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…Do we support increasing the availability of social housing for those on council waiting lists? Do we support building more homes in a period of housing crisis? Or, for ideological reasons, will the Members opposite deny tenants the opportunity of home ownership? Will they deny those on council waiting lists the opport…”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-07-20 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…tunity for families to move on in life but risks tens of thousands more families languishing on council housing waiting lists. We have also sought amendments to make housing allocations fairer and more transparent, to address issues with shared ownership, and to ensure better performance of registered providers.”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-06-17 ·
“…Given the pressures that exist on housing waiting lists across the country, it is important that the Government are clear about who is eligible for social housing and that we ask whether reform is needed. Ultimately, this amendment is about the principles that underpin allocation of scarce public resources.”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
“…That is 3,000 fewer homes for families and 3,000 more families on the council waiting list every year. We need more homes, and right to buy is an opportunity to increase that.”
Social Housing Bill [HL] · 2026-06-17 · Read on Hansard ↗
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