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I very much doubt the freeholders’ appeals to poverty in this case. If the hon.

The aim is to do this in the Queen’s Speech.

That is exactly what today’s announcement is intended to achieve.

They should do. Again, the right hon. Gentleman homes in on something that is very important, as have a number of other colleagues.

I do not doubt the hon. Gentleman’s passion and commitment on this issue.

That is entirely understandable, and once construction companies have signed this contract—and indeed this applies to social landlords to

I will work with all the devolved Administrations to ensure that we work together on this.

The hon. Gentleman makes some very good points.

That will depend on how quickly this House can agree the passage of the Bill.

No, it is not.