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HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, having spoken on just about every police Bill in this House for the past 23 years, I am afraid that I could not let this amendment pass without comment. I refer your…26 Jan 2022HANSARDFlags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I apologise on behalf of my noble friend Lady Suttie, who is on a British Council delegation to Moscow which was delayed for a year. She has asked me to speak on her…25 Jan 2022HANSARDGovernment of QatarMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan, for bringing forward this timely short debate. I declare my interest as a member of the Qatar APPG as well as my policing…20 Jan 2022HANSARDAfghanistan: Humanitarian CrisisMy Lords, what are the Government doing to secure safe passage of food and essential supplies to the most vulnerable in Afghanistan?13 Jan 2022HANSARDFarming Industry: SupportMy Lords, I am sure we will hear from the Minister how Defra will take our farmers to the sunny uplands during the agricultural transition plan rollout and move us as far away as…11 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, the noble Baroness the Leader of the House just said that she disagrees with my noble friend—my leader—but clearly, the House of Lords must be described as a high-risk…06 Jan 2022HANSARDSchool Curriculum: First Aid Training and Home NursingMy Lords, I watched primary schoolchildren get involved in these classes some years ago and saw CPR being taught in a secondary school. To what year groups do the Government…16 Dec 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I declare an interest in that my son works in retail. I have added my name to that of my noble friend Lord Dholakia on Amendment 114 in this group. This threshold needs…15 Dec 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: GovernanceMy Lords, suffice it to say that I am sure nobody wants me to go through the very great number of changes made to our governance since I first came into your Lordship’s House, in…08 Dec 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I have added my name to these amendments, which are indeed timely. Back in May 2011, during the passage of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill, I tabled an…22 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I speak in support of Amendment 265. I am very sorry that the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, is not able to be in the Chamber. Many years ago, when I was a magistrate and…17 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsMy Lords, I very much share the concern of the noble Lord, Lord Pannick. My doctor has recorded my booster jab—at least, I think it is my booster jab; it may be a third primary…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCreative SectorMy Lords, I too thank my noble friend for introducing this important debate so brilliantly and comprehensively. I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Spencer, on his fascinating…04 Nov 2021HANSARDCouncil Tax: Second HomesMy Lords, I declare my interest as a second home owner. Can the Minister tell me what impact he thinks this will have on communities where second homes are prevalent?04 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, my Amendment 110A is grouped with my noble friend’s amendments, as we have just heard, and is about bail principles. I bring it forward at the suggestion of the Police…01 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill01 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I am immensely grateful to my noble friend Lord Paddick, who has absolutely perfectly put my case again, and to the Police Superintendents’ Association. I will reflect…01 Nov 2021HANSARDFree Trade Agreement: New ZealandMy Lords, notwithstanding what the noble Viscount has just said, and I am grateful to him, this is not yet a done deal. It is aspirational, and I would be grateful if he would…25 Oct 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I apologise for repeating much of what your Lordships have already heard. Most, if not all, of your Lordships have received an enormous amount of mail, both written and…22 Oct 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, this amendment, proposed by my noble friend Lord Paddick, is one that I wholeheartedly support. Many years ago, when I was a magistrate, it was one of my happiest duties…20 Oct 2021