It has been eight years since I last stood to speak as a Back Bencher, and it is a privilege to do so again. When I left these Benches, it was to become a Minister in the Treasury, and it seems apt that I went back to whence I came: the circle of life.

Mr Speaker,

Let me start by saying a few words around the circumstances around today’s statement.

We are in uncharted waters.

I understand the strong feelings around the House on these important questions.

Sajid Javid, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government unveils the final local government finance settlement.

Introduction

Madam Deputy Speaker, every day, local government delivers vital services for the communities they serve.

The Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government gives his statement on the local government finance settlement.

With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on funding for local authorities in England next year.

Secretary of State's update to the House on the on-going response to June’s tragic fire at Grenfell Tower and the government's wider review of building safety.

Statement by Communities Secretary Sajid Javid on the initial report from the Independent Grenfell Recovery Taskforce.

Introduction

With permission Mr Speaker, I would like to update the House on the Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy, and our safety inspections of cladding in other buildings.

Introduction

Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has given the following statement regarding safety checks following the Grenfell Tower fire.