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HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsMy Lords, can the Minister assure the House that the council’s activities do not duplicate existing structures or initiatives, particularly in relation to devolution agreements…27 Nov 2024HANSARDEvaluation in Government Policy-makingIn 2019, only 8% of major government spend was evaluated. Thanks to the Evaluation Task Force, it is now 44%. This figure should rise further still by Christmas. However, the…18 Nov 2024HANSARDRenewable Energy: CostsMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register, specifically my chairmanship of Project Tempo, a non-profit organisation which researches public attitudes towards the…14 Nov 2024HANSARDAutumn Budget 2024My Lords, I draw attention to my register of interests. It is a huge privilege to congratulate my new colleague and noble friend Lord Booth-Smith on his wonderful maiden speech—…11 Nov 2024HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Beamish, on an excellent maiden speech, which was both informative and entertaining, and I thank the Minister for her exposition of…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic LibrariesMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on a thorough, comprehensive and enjoyable review. Time is short, but the number of colleagues keen to speak is heartening, as the subject…12 Sept 2024HANSARDWatchdogs (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hollick, on the work of his committee in producing such a comprehensive and insightful report. It has brought into focus an important…09 Sept 2024HANSARDCivil Service: RecruitmentMy Lords, I am a strong supporter of external appointments to the Civil Service and of strengthening Ministers’ powers to bring in people, where there are skills shortages, to…04 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak after the noble Lord, Lord Burns. I declare my interest as a member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. I offer my congratulations to…23 Jul 2024HANSARDInfected BloodMy Lords, Sir Brian’s report highlighted within government a culture of evasion, chicanery and half-truths that has perpetuated the anguish of victims and relatives for decades. I…21 May 2024HANSARDPermanent Secretaries: Appointment and Removal (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, I welcome this debate on the appointment and dismissal of Permanent Secretaries and declare my interest as a member of the Constitution Committee and a former special…09 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I spoke in Committee on behalf of my noble friend Lady Morgan and I support her amendment today. I commend the tenacity of Stella Creasy, my noble friend and other noble…30 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor. I shall speak to Amendments 87A and 87B, in my name. The first amendment seeks to prohibit future freehold…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews, and to listen to so many well-informed and eloquent contributions. I thank my noble friend the Minister for…27 Mar 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 106 in the name of and on behalf of the noble Baroness, Lady Morgan of Cotes. She is sorry not to be here today because of family…07 Feb 2024HANSARDParliamentary Democracy and Standards in Public LifeMy Lords, I declare my interest as the Conservative member of the Committee on Standards in Public Life. The CSPL has occupied a unique position in the standards landscape since…11 Jan 2024HANSARDAbortion Clinics: Safe Access ZonesCan my noble friend tell the House what advice will be given to police in the interim period to deal with those causing harassment and intimidation at the gates of abortion…20 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it has been a pleasure to listen to so many eloquent, insightful and passionate contributions in this debate on the gracious Speech. I rise to speak in favour of the…09 Nov 2023HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, much has been made of the importance of social and environmental goals in public procurement. Of course, as many noble Lords have said, these goals have their place—but…28 Nov 2022HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, we have debated at length whether our laws are sophisticated enough to catch all the terrible subtlety and invidiousness inherent in domestic abuse. It is important,…10 Feb 2021