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HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, the proposed new clause is totally necessary—I disagree with the Minister on that—but I understand the need to withdraw. The only thing that I would just clarify is that…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillLast week, after I spoke in the debate, I received a message from someone I know quite well. It said: “I’m currently in the final stages of trying to buy a leasehold flat and am…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillBriefly, I thank those who have spoken, as it is the last group of the day. The noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill, has made some excellent contributions throughout, but really summed…29 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, my Amendment 104 is very much part of the amendments I have—both today and on other days—that look at the way the law, as it was previously made, might not be doing what…29 Apr 2024HANSARDJewish Community in London: SafetyMy Lords, I am sure that noble Lords have been following the events at Columbia University and the encampment there, where there have been some pretty horrific scenes of students…25 Apr 2024HANSARDCrime Statistics: Gender IdentityTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to issue guidance on data to be collected throughout the criminal justice system by sex, as registered at birth, not gender…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Truscott, explained very well what I would have liked to say, so “hear, hear” to that. I was beginning to worry that the debate might be getting a…24 Apr 2024HANSARDCrime Statistics: Gender IdentityI am glad to hear from the Minister, who I know is sincere on this, that the Government are taking this seriously, because accurate statistics are vital for evidence-based…24 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillI suggest that one of the problems is that those who buy cars under hire purchase do not think that they are buying the car to own it. One clarification that has emerged only…24 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, Amendment 93 simply but crucially calls on the Secretary of State to “issue guidance for relevant bodies”, such as the police and police and crime commissioners, “in…23 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, it is important to acknowledge that we need to improve the kind of data collection that we have. This is a really good idea, and I would like it to be pursued. I have an…23 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill23 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, when I was at school, there used to be a tactic called sending people to Coventry, in which you were ignored as a sign of contempt. I am disappointed a second time that…23 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, the descriptions that have been put forward—the right reverend Prelate described these thriving communities, which sounded idyllic, and the noble Earl, Lord Lytton,…22 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I shall speak to my Amendment 14. First, I apologise that I was away for Second Reading; I confess that I would probably have made a rather frustrated and angry speech…22 Apr 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I forgot to declare my interest as a leaseholder. I feel as though I might have to declare an interest to the noble Earl, Lord Devon, as a serf, or at least somebody who…22 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendments 17 and 18. It is interesting listening to the discussion that we have had this evening, because many people that I speak to, particularly…16 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill16 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillAt this late hour, I will read what has been said in Hansard and write with any clarifications, if that is okay with the Minister. It is important to acknowledge that this is not…16 Apr 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I want to return, very briefly, to something the noble Lord, Lord Mann, raised earlier. I can understand in the broader sense why universities have been included,…20 Mar 2024