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HANSARDPrison CapacityI also welcome the noble Lord to his post. He said that the Probation Service is overworked, so what will the Government do to help it immediately to deal with the 40% situation…24 Jul 2024HANSARDHS2What are the Government going to do about the urgent situation between Manchester and Leeds, which has been made very apparent by the National Audit Office?23 Jul 2024HANSARDPost Office (Horizon System) Offences BillMy Lords, I remain extremely unhappy about this Bill and the way in which it has arisen, but I recognise the overwhelming importance of, at long last, doing justice to…23 May 2024HANSARDModern Slavery National Referral Mechanism: Waiting TimesMy Lords, I declare that I am co-chair of the parliamentary group on modern slavery and vice-chair of the Human Trafficking Foundation. Can the Minister say how the NRM will deal…13 May 2024HANSARDUkraine: Small BoatsIf these boats are unsafe, why can the Government not let them have other boats?01 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillI am grateful to the noble Baroness. Apart from inquests and statutory inquiries, what are the circumstances in which she expects this to be necessary?30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillPerhaps I may add something about High Court judges, having been one myself. It may not be necessary to have a sitting High Court judge, because there are a number of recently…30 Apr 2024HANSARDFamily Reunion Visas: GazaI wonder whether I could interrupt the Question to pay a very brief tribute to Lord Field of Birkenhead. He was a man of the highest integrity, and MP for Birkenhead for many…24 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I had not intended to speak on this group but, having heard from the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, I want to add my 100% support for what she has just said. As a family…23 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I have put my name to these four amendments. I feel quite strongly about Amendment 80 in particular, although I agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti, that…23 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillWill the Lord Chancellor do that?23 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I have put my name to Amendment 2 and would have liked to put my name to Amendment 8. I do not need to say much about Amendment 2 because it has been extremely well…16 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I tried to add my name to this amendment but in fact I was on holiday, staying with my daughter in Spain. The suggestion that I sent put me on to Amendment 2 instead of…16 Apr 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillBefore my noble and learned friend sums up on his Motion, I say to the Minister that he has not answered the question about what happens if there is a change in Rwanda and it is…16 Apr 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, since the Minister spoke about Motion E, I should like to respond to the government amendment. I am co-chair of the parliamentary group on modern slavery and a…16 Apr 2024HANSARDAsylum ClaimsMy Lords, how many of those already denied asylum are still in the country?25 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Motion G1. I declare an interest as co-chair of the parliamentary group on modern slavery and vice-chair of the Human Trafficking Foundation. It is…20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, the Minister did not refer to my amendment at all in his summing up. However, I beg leave to test the opinion of the House.20 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillLeave out from “House” to end and insert “do insist on its Amendment 9.”20 Mar 2024HANSARDWest Midlands Combined Authority (Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024My Lords, I come entirely fresh to this issue, but I would like to ask the Minister: what on earth is the point of a consultation if the majority says one way and the Government…13 Mar 2024