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HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean TerritoryMy Lords, my noble friend will be aware that not all Chagossians have welcomed this agreement, not least because it precludes resettlement on the unoccupied part of the largest…08 Oct 2024HANSARDCarer’s Allowance: RepaymentsMy Lords, I welcome what the Minister had to say, and I welcome my noble friend to her new role. She talked of a review. The review has to look at carer’s allowance in the round.…29 Jul 2024HANSARDHousehold Support FundTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the future of the local authority Household Support Fund, due to expire in September.24 Jul 2024HANSARDHousehold Support FundMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend to her rightful place. May I urge her to impress on her government colleagues the urgent need for the fund’s extension for at least six months,…24 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I welcome my noble friends to their important new ministerial roles, and our Government’s mission to break down the barriers to opportunity. A fundamental barrier, as…19 Jul 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceMy Lords, my noble friend Lady Pitkeathley called for a fundamental review of carer’s allowance, as has the Work and Pensions Committee. We need a review that looks not just at…21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I was very disappointed by the Minister’s response in Committee, so I felt that I ought to have another go in support of the noble Lord, Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames,…21 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillSeptember.15 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for last week’s very helpful drop-in briefing session, which was particularly helpful for those of us who cannot claim expertise in housing…15 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, until any appeals in relation to the Northern Ireland cases are concluded, will the Minister undertake not to commence Section 57 of the Illegal Migration Act,…15 May 2024HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesMy Lords, the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee has produced an excoriatingly critical report of the Home Office’s handling of these regulations, which introduce what it…14 May 2024HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesThat this House regrets that provisions in the Statement of changes in Immigration Rules (HC 590), laid before the House on 14 March, will initially increase the minimum income…14 May 2024HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesSorry, I am not saying that the Minister did not show courtesy—although he did not have the courtesy to address the soft-cop option that I offered at the end, and actually I think…14 May 2024HANSARDStatement of Changes in Immigration RulesMy Lords, I start with an apology; I should have said that I too am an associate of RAMP. I am grateful to all noble Lords who spoke: all more or less in favour of the Motion,…14 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I will make three short points, the first following on from the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Sentamu. I made the point at Second Reading: I find it really…07 May 2024HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Bird, for securing this debate. While individual circumstances and actions may represent proximate contributary causes, the root causes…29 Apr 2024HANSARDChild PovertyDoes the Minister accept that many of these families are taxpayers and in paid work?29 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, Amendment 79, in my name and that of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Gloucester, would ensure that migrant victim-survivors of domestic abuse subject to the “no…23 Apr 2024HANSARDPersonal Independence PaymentsMy Lords, it is common ground among commentators that claimants who have realistic work prospects should be offered high- quality employment support. Why do the Government have so…23 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I offer some brief words in support of Amendment 96. Like the Domestic Abuse Commissioner, I was very disappointed with the response in Committee, which simply rehashed…23 Apr 2024