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HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That is so important. The point that I made was about lumping everybody together. That is what I was really saying about schools. It is one thing to invade a vaccine centre, which…19 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I tried to say that I think we do not want to muddle up too many things. The Bill might have been brought forward in order to deal with the popular revulsion at things…17 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I raised my opposition to a version of this amendment previously. For once, I was planning to keep out of the gender identity argument—although I agree with both the…17 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI did not understand that, and I apologise. The guidelines are reputation destroying and they need to be reviewed.17 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillA question was asked earlier about what will happen to people who already have their information—what can we do about that? It is important that drafting takes time; in Committee…17 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI know that this side wants us all not to debate, but I am going to carry on for a moment. I want to get to the vote—I am trying to win a vote. It is allowed—just let me get on…17 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, the Government say that they are a law and order party, and it is important to recognise that law and order requires that, when Parliament makes criminal laws and sets…17 Jan 2022HANSARDRailway Timetables: DisruptionMy Lords, the less than full railway timetables are not solely caused by Covid-related staff shortages. The hourly Chester to London and London to Chester direct trains have just…13 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I cannot say that I know many teenagers who, growing up, aspire to be police crime and commissioners. However, I was convinced by the arguments made in Committee and I…12 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, as has already been noted, I raised concerns about an earlier version of this amendment in Committee, when I argued that, ultimately, it felt like it was legitimising a…12 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I have thought long and hard about this amendment, and I am still torn about it. The other evening, in that rather fractious discussion about trans prisoners in women’s…12 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI know that some may be shocked. I actually worry a lot about prison reform, authoritarian tendencies and prison being used as an answer to all problems. There are a lot of…12 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I was reading my speech, but I acknowledge that the noble Lord said that in his opening. It is perhaps an unintended consequence, but can he see from the Minister’s…12 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I welcome this amendment and I commend the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, in particular, for doggedly sticking with this issue. I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson…10 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI wanted to clarify whether, if the proposal has an impact on prisons, what impact it might have on all women. What is at issue is the protection of single-sex facilities—places…10 Jan 2022HANSARDEnergy CostsMy Lords, I heartily welcome this short debate from the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh. I am just surprised that the Chamber is not packed out. We hear a lot about…06 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19My Lords—06 Jan 2022HANSARDEducation: Return in JanuaryMy Lords, I was glad to hear in the Statement that face-to-face education is the best way for children and young people to learn and develop—I agree—but face mask to face mask is…06 Jan 2022HANSARDEducation: Return in JanuaryNot enthusiastically at all.06 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, there is a slight panic in the House about the non-affiliated. I am glad to hear a new emphasis that lockdown is not cost-free, but that devastating toll is present with…06 Jan 2022