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HANSARDHousing for the HomelessLike many noble Lords, I hope that the new government task force led by Dame Louise Casey is a success. If it can provide rough sleepers with long-term and safe accommodation, the…14 May 2020HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, I too thank my noble friend Lord Rosser for tabling this debate, which has allowed some interesting points to be made and questions raised. I can understand the decision…13 May 2020HANSARDCensus (England and Wales) Order 2020My Lords, in the time available I will limit my contribution to two areas. First, it is right that we move the census online. However, as the Minister recognised, a digital-first…12 May 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, given the time limit we have today, I want to make three specific points. First, the Windrush scandal has touched every part of Britain. In Lewisham Deptford where I…06 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Department for Work and Pensions UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for agreeing to look into the issue raised by my noble friend Lady Sherlock as to why an anomaly exists in the way universal credit differentiates…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Repatriation of UK NationalsMy Lords, I welcome the Minister’s reference to the arrangements with PIA. However, I tried to help a friend to get her elderly parents back home from Pakistan. She experienced…30 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to address fake news about COVID-19 on social media.29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsI thank the Minister for her response. I completely agree with her. Disinformation and conspiracy theories flooding the internet seriously undermine the efforts of those working…29 Apr 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillMy Lords, I add my voice to the tributes paid to Marie McCourt. Her campaign to secure this legislation was formidable and supported by her local Member of Parliament, my…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drug TraffickingMy Lords, I first thank the Lord Speaker for his wise words and wish him and all noble Lords well. With regard to the Question, the largest rise in child victims of modern slavery…19 Mar 2020HANSARDCounty Lines Drug TraffickingTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to deal with county lines drug trafficking.19 Mar 2020HANSARDCrown Prosecution Service: Rape CasesMy Lords, the other day there were more media reports of young girls, raped as children, who cannot get justice because of the one-year time limit to commence proceedings for…05 Mar 2020HANSARDPre-charge Police Bail: Time LimitMy Lords, whether a person is released on pre-charge bail or is under investigation, the aim is to gather more evidence, often using forensics. This week, the Forensic Science…26 Feb 2020HANSARDPre-charge Police Bail: Time LimitMy Lords, at the request of my noble friend Lord Kennedy of Southwark, and with his permission, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in his name on the Order Paper.26 Feb 2020HANSARDReferendumsMy Lords, the Minister mentioned the digital imprint scheme that was announced last May. However, the Government announced that they could not possibly bring it in for the…12 Feb 2020HANSARDCash MachinesMy Lords, the decline in access to free cash machines, especially in poorer and rural areas, is a significant problem, but in one report I read, a consumer said, “There’s no point…04 Feb 2020HANSARDCrime: RapeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to change the law in respect of the offence of rape.22 Oct 2019HANSARDCrime: RapeMy Lords, how can it be right that young girls aged 13 to 15 who were groomed, exploited or manipulated into having underage sex cannot get justice for the crimes against them…22 Oct 2019HANSARDSocial Housing: Older PeopleTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the provision of suitable social housing for older people.09 May 2019HANSARDAir PollutionMy Lords, today London’s ultra-low emissions zone comes into force, cutting toxic emissions and making London’s air safer for millions, especially children. First, I commend the…08 Apr 2019