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HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I wish to speak in favour of the purpose clause tabled by my noble friends Lady Scott of…20 Jan 2026HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I join others in warmly welcoming the noble Lord, Lord Barrow, to the House and thank him so much for his inspirational maiden speech. As we all know, it is now more…31 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Claims: Religious ConversionCan the Minister confirm whether any individuals granted asylum on the basis of religious conversion have subsequently been flagged by the UK security services for posing a risk…13 Oct 2025HANSARDRutland LieutenancyMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. Rutland County Council is one of England’s highest-performing local authorities, not least…15 Jul 2025HANSARDGiving Every Child the Best Start in LifeMy question follows on from that of the noble Baroness, Lady Lister. Apparently, many children arrive at reception level unprepared for being in school, which is really a…07 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and as the part-owner of a small number of rented properties in West Yorkshire. I will…01 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I too speak in support of the purpose clause tabled by my noble friend Lady Barran. I declare my interests as a member of Beckfoot multi-academy trust and of the Leeds…20 May 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and as a member of the Beckfoot multi-academy trust in West Yorkshire and of the Leeds…01 May 2025HANSARDDefence Spending: ScotlandMy Lords, what role does the Minister see Scotland continuing to play in the UK’s ability to monitor and respond to threats in the North Atlantic and the Arctic region?29 Apr 2025HANSARDHousing: New Homes TargetMy Lords—24 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as vice-president of the Local Government Association and as part owner of rented properties in Bingley, West Yorkshire. I support Amendment 261,…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords—22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 14, tabled by my noble friends Lady Scott of Bybrook and Lord Jamieson. Local authorities have a duty to ensure fairness for their social housing…22 Apr 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, it has been a great honour to hear three such interesting and heartwarming maiden speeches from the noble Lords, Lord Katz and Lord Evans, and the noble Baroness, Lady…13 Feb 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I offer my thanks to both the noble Baroness, Lady Brown, and the noble Lord, Lord Wilson of Sedgefield, for their enthusiastic and energy-driven speeches, which were…04 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the potential risks associated with increased economic engagement with China? What strategies are in place to safeguard…04 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government: FundingMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. With Labour’s increase in employer national insurance contributions, LGA analysis confirms…27 Jan 2025HANSARDUndersea Internet CablesMy Lords, in light of recent concerns over security of undersea communication cables and the involvement of foreign state actors in potential sabotage, how do the Government plan…16 Jan 2025HANSARDHousing: Modern Methods of ConstructionMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Carrington for his insightful introduction to the debate, and declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association.…05 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I add my welcome to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hermer, and the noble Lord, Lord Booth, and welcome the noble Lord, Lord Khan to his position on the Front Bench. I…23 Jul 2024