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HANSARDRussiaMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary mentioned Nord Stream 2 and the efforts of the UK Government to discourage European countries’ overreliance on Russia for their energy supplies.…10 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I refer to my interests in the register and want to make it clear that I am not expressing any opinion on the merits of this particular amendment. But, because the…10 Jan 2022HANSARDGlobal Traffic Scorecard: LondonMy Lords, I wonder if I can ask the Minister about enforcement, particularly in relation to e-scooters. We have cyclists going the wrong way on pavements in one-way streets, and…05 Jan 2022HANSARDFreedom of SpeechMy Lords, I too thank the most reverend Primate for giving us the opportunity today to discuss this profoundly important human right. In doing so, I declare an interest as set out…10 Dec 2021HANSARDHate Crimes: MisogynyMy Lords, does the noble Baroness accept that, although we welcome the Law Commission’s review, in any consultation prior to a Bill, it is profoundly important that the…06 Dec 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission. As most noble Lords will know, we are the body charged with protecting the protected…15 Nov 2021HANSARDBiometric Recognition Technologies in SchoolsMy Lords, although I chair the Equality and Human Rights Commission, I emphasise that I am speaking in a personal capacity today. Not only that—I am speaking as a new entrant to…04 Nov 2021HANSARDEthnicity Pay Gap ReportingMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Boateng, for initiating this debate and for making such a powerful argument for what is potentially a game-changing enabler for…25 Oct 2021HANSARDUK Property Ownership: Overseas JurisdictionsMy Lords, the noble Lord mentions the establishment of the register, which is long overdue. Will he tell the House what merit he finds in our continuing to support the existence…13 Oct 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Priority CountriesMy Lords, although I have huge sympathy with the motivation behind the Question, does the Minister agree that human rights clauses in trade deals work best where there is high…13 Sept 2021HANSARDGovernment Departments: Non-Executive DirectorsMy Lords, I declare an interest as a holder of a public appointment. I want to turn to ethnic minorities. The Minister will note the figure of 15.3%, which is the representation…08 Sept 2021HANSARDGrenfell Tower: DemolitionMy Lords, will the Minister tell the House whether the Secretary of State is in receipt of a report that says that the physical infrastructure of the tower is extremely damaged…06 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, enough has been heard today about why and how things have gone so wrong after such sacrifice by us and Afghans, so I want to concentrate on the here and now. I welcome…18 Aug 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, in the Statement the Government seem to rely on the Taliban undertaking that it will prevent any group or individual, including al-Qaeda, from using Afghanistan to…12 Jul 2021HANSARDSocial Care ReformMy Lords, does the Minister accept that public opinion has shifted, and that the public are now prepared to pay more to ensure that the elderly and vulnerable are properly looked…29 Jun 2021HANSARDEuropean Football Championships: TravelTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to exempt from quarantine restrictions (1) UEFA and FIFA officials, and (2) associated visitors, travelling to the United…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEuropean Football Championships: TravelMy Lords, I am pleased to hear the Minister’s reassurance on that count. However, given the Government’s track record—travel from India having seeded the Delta variant and…21 Jun 2021HANSARDEmployment RightsMy Lords, I welcome the improved guidance that the Government have asked ACAS to produce on fire and rehire, because it is a balanced position in the impact on employers. However,…10 Jun 2021HANSARDEducation RecoveryMy Lords, I applaud the noble Baroness for her defence of a policy that I think she recognises is entirely indefensible. She calls for more evidence but have the Government…08 Jun 2021HANSARDGenocide: Bringing Perpetrators to JusticeMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool, for securing this debate. I am sure the Minister will have heard the frustration from every speaker who has yet…27 May 2021