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HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillThe noble Lord raises a very interesting point. It is in the guidance, but I will write to him so that he has a written record.04 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, this has been a very useful debate, and I hope to be able to give some clarity on some of the issues that have been raised. It would be remiss of me, and I should have…04 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, and so we begin. I thank all noble Lords present for their participation and engagement. On a personal note, before we get to the substance and serious detail of the…04 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, if we continue at this speed, the Chief Whip will be disappointed that we are doing only seven groups. It is probably unlikely that we will continue at this speed, but I…04 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, there is significant interest in this Statement. Can I urge brevity from both noble Lords and my noble friend the Minister in order to get in as many colleagues as…03 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentWe will hear from the noble and gallant Lord.03 Jun 2025HANSARDArmed Forces RecruitmentMy Lords, I must start by declaring my interest as an honorary captain in the Royal Navy. I welcome noble Lords to the “Ruth show”, given that I will answer three Oral Questions…21 May 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryMy Lords, the noble Lord knows the answer to the first question. With regards to conversations with the Irish Government, he will be aware that we are working closely with them as…21 May 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceThe right reverend Prelate makes a timely and important intervention, given recent events. Our online and offline worlds are merging, and there is no clear differential any more.…21 May 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceDid noble Lords miss me? The cyber threat to the UK is significant and growing; recent attacks on retailers and the Legal Aid Agency are just the latest examples of this. This…21 May 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceMy Lords, when parliamentary time allows, there will be a cyber security and resilience Bill, and I am sure that, at that opportunity, we will discuss this in detail. I look…21 May 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceI thank my noble friend for the question. He is absolutely right: there is a clear role here for the National Cyber Security Centre, both during an attack and afterwards, as it…21 May 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceThe noble Lord raises an important point. The NAO report was clear in its criticisms of our structures, and we accept every recommendation of the report. We are working our way…21 May 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceThe noble Baroness raises a series of important questions. Given the detail of them, I will write to her, and make sure that I speak to relevant officials, so that she gets the…21 May 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceMy Lords, the threat of ransomware and ransoms are clearly appalling crimes undertaken by cybercriminals. The Home Office—and I can speak only for the public service and…21 May 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceThe noble Baroness gives me the opportunity to promote Stop! Think Fraud, an active campaign that promotes the work of the NCSC and directly targets organisations. The next…21 May 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseMy Lords, I am grateful for the contributions of the noble Baronesses, Lady Finn and Lady Brinton. As ever, the tone of this discussion and the questions so far has been one of…21 May 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank the noble Baroness for coming in today to participate in the debate. As she is a member of the affected community, I know of the strain of leadership that she has had to…21 May 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseNoble Lords across your Lordships’ House have extraordinary expertise, and I will more than happily meet with any of them if they have recommendations for how we can more quickly…21 May 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseI thank the noble Baroness for her questions. Every time we discuss this, I am very aware of the impact that it has on members of the community who have to relive the pain and…21 May 2025