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HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I have already spoken to Motion B. I beg to move. Motion B agreed. Motion C11 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsMy Lords, we are very grateful to Emma Rourke, the acting National Statistician, for working with us as we seek to fix some of the current challenges. Since we came to government,…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsThe noble Lord raises a very important point about data sharing of statistics. The ONS, which we all talk about regularly, is only one of nearly 200 organisations that provide…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsMy Lords, the Sullivan review has been published and has been shared with all relevant government departments to ensure that it informs their thinking.10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsThe noble Lord raises a very important point, especially given the concern about some of the data. I reassure noble Lords that we have faith in the ONS and that the overwhelming…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsThe noble Lord raises a genuinely important point about the quality and calibre of our data and how we collect it. As the world moves on, so has our need for data, and how we use…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsObviously, pay levels within the ONS are a matter for its leadership. I reassure noble Lords, however, that the budget for the ONS has increased. Rarely would I say so from this…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsI believe that all my colleagues are very clear on their responsibilities under the Ministerial Code, and we have updated it since we came to office. We have no plans to update it…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsMy Lords, Ministers are clear that we expect people to be in the office 60% of the time, at least. The new ONS leadership is working with unions to resolve this dispute. One of…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsMy Lords, I answer for the Cabinet Office. I can inform the noble Lord that it has been shared and highlighted to the relevant government departments. If he has a specific query,…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsAbsolutely.10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsMy Lords, access to trustworthy, accurate and timely statistics lies at the heart of a thriving democracy. In June the Government published the Devereux review on the performance…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsMy Lords, as an honorary captain in the Royal Navy, I would never want to disagree with a much more senior officer. The noble Lord raises a genuinely important point. While people…10 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsMy Lords, the drop in the response rate is of deep concern, and I thank my noble friend for asking. Concern about the Labour Force Survey and our economic statistics more widely…10 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictI thank my noble friend and can confirm both aspects. The Public Prosecution Service for Northern Ireland is independent and has clear structures to determine what cases it does…05 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictI thank the noble Lord for his work with the noble Lord, Lord Cameron, in response to Bloody Sunday. We need to remember at this point, as at all points, that we are talking about…05 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictMy Lords, no one is immune from prosecution and nor should they be. As the veterans’ commissioners of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales said collectively in July, this is a…05 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictThe noble Baroness raises an incredibly important point. That is why it was so important that we announced a joint framework with the Government of the Republic of Ireland and the…05 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictMy Lords, the vast majority of live cases are actually against paramilitaries. We need to remember that terrorists killed over 3,000 people during the Troubles. Over 25,000 of…05 Nov 2025HANSARD“Soldier F” Trial VerdictMy Lords, let me be clear that the legacy Act still stands; nothing has been put into abeyance. We are bringing forward two things: the remedial order to tackle the issue of civil…05 Nov 2025