Speaking in a debate on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee's report into Leasehold reform, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown raises concerns about ground rents and service charges, specifically the costs for the management of common parts of an estate, the ownership and control of management companies and the lack of clear explanations about the obligations provided by purchasers' solicitors.
Following the Government statement on the resignation of the United Kingdom’s ambassador to the United States, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown calls on the Government to move on from this serious event and rebuild our relationship with the US.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown speaks in the Estimates Day debate on the proposed spending allocation for the Department for Housing, Communities and Local Government and outlines a range of local government areas that need additional funding in Gloucestershire.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown condemns the despicable terrorist attack in Sri Lanka and calls on the UK Government to help rebuild Sri Lanka and respond to the Sri Lanka government’s call for help with intelligence.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown seeks assurances from the Prime Minister that the backstop alternative arrangements option - the Brady amendment and Malthouse compromise - will be put forward to the EU as this is the only option that has secured a majority in Parliament.
Following the Government statement on the conviction of pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown says if the Chinese Government wishes it to be believed that they are upholding the highest standards of human rights, then it is essential that the court is allowed to do its duty with full independence.