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HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her comments. In response, I will cut my remarks short. I very much support the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and I am…29 Jun 2020HANSARDSentencing Bill [HL]My Lords, first, I join other noble Lords in putting on record my thanks to the Law Commission and the many others who have participated in the consultation and outreach work, for…25 Jun 2020HANSARDCivil Aviation (Insurance) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, this statutory instrument is technical. It makes sure that the Government can ensure that the correct insurance requirements are in place for air carriers and aircraft…18 Jun 2020HANSARDAir Traffic Management (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, in the short time we have today, I want to make three points. First, I understand that this regulation revokes the EU Single European Sky performance scheme for…17 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I shall speak in support of Amendments 2, 42 and 5. Amendments 2 and 42 seek to make it explicit and clear to all relevant stakeholders involved in a moratorium that the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDExtradition (Provisional Arrest) Bill [HL]My Lords, I support Amendment 2 in the name of my noble friend Lord Kennedy of Southwark. The amendment would put in place a process to properly consider and then stop…15 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Furloughed Space Grant SchemeMy Lords, with consumer confidence at its lowest for a decade, and with local convenience shops, which have been a lifeline for many during the lockdown, relying on the extra…15 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: MasksMy Lords, there is strong scientific evidence to support the obligatory use of face masks as part of a strategy to fight Covid-19. To name a few examples, as mentioned by my noble…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Cancelled Medical OperationsMy Lords, thousands of patients with non-Covid conditions are not getting the treatment they need, and thousands more with life-threatening diseases such as cancer are going…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Cancelled Medical OperationsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of cancelled medical operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.10 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic OrderMy Lords, what I find most disappointing about the Statement is that it focuses on the actions of the minority, whose violent behaviour we all denounce, and not on the reasons why…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCrown Court (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020My Lords, I welcome measures that seek to open up our criminal justice system. I believe that the public want transparency and accountability; people should know how and why…08 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Human RightsMy Lords, in the time available I will ask the Minister for a number of clarifications. As regards the visa extension scheme, I understand that the trigger for the extension is…04 Jun 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall restrict my comments and questions to parliamentary scrutiny. Private international law agreements are so important for businesses and individuals when they…03 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, as other noble Lords have said, this country is falling well behind our international partners regarding access to fast, reliable, gigabit-capable connectivity. As we…02 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Museums, Galleries and Historic BuildingsMy Lords, we are at risk of our cultural and heritage sector being completely decimated and of losing not just small, local and regional attractions but many iconic,…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Dobbs, for this debate. The incredible effort of businesses large and small needs to be recognised. There is no doubt that there are…21 May 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillMy Lords, I support the amendment. I agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Barker, that much more needs to be done to support victims in the parole process. The amendment would…20 May 2020HANSARDAutomatic Enrolment (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I too support this order and these regulations. Automatic enrolment into workplace pensions should continue for maritime workers and seafarers. They should have the same…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingMy Lords, house prices have fallen, and many are struggling to meet their mortgage repayments due to Covid-19. Will the Government do an assessment of the number of home owners at…18 May 2020