In a Westminster Hall debate, I outline the additional £1bn local government will have to spend on services over the next year.

I set out the Government's actions to protect today's children and future generations of young people from sexual exploitation.

The Westminster Hall debate about the progress of the independent inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Telford was called for by my colleague Lucy Allan.

Concluding the debate on the Local Government Finance Settlement - which sets out local councils' spending powers for 2019/20.

I answer questions from backbench MP on local government finance, the Changing Places campaign and progress of the Parking (Code of Practice) Bill.

As the Minister for Local Government, I defend government's record on sustaining important council services and say the future is looking brighter as their spending powers increase.

The Parking (Code of Practice) Bill, which cracks down on rogue private parking operators, reaches an important stage in its Parliamentary journey. As Minister responsible for its passage into law it is welcome to have support from all sides of the house for the Bill's Third Reading.

I respond in an adjournment debate called by Dan Jarvis (Labour, Barnsley) about local government funding.

Taking a Lords amendment to the Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill allowing councils to increase the premium they can charge property owners who leave homes empty

I respond as Minister for Local Government in an adjournment debate about public parks in Sheffield Brightside, outlining what the Government is doing to protect and enhance the parks and open spaces in Sheffield and elsewhere.

A debate about the future shape of local government in Gloucestershire held in Westminster Hall. I respond as the Minister for Local Government.