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HANSARDSchools: AdmissionsMy Lords, the Minister will probably be aware that the UK is one of only four countries in the OECD that allows state-funded schools to discriminate on grounds of religion in…17 Jul 2023HANSARDBank of England: Interest Rate PolicyMy Lords, if the Government feel unable to comment on Bank of England policy, to whom is the Bank of England accountable?12 Jul 2023HANSARDMissing Asylum Seeking Unaccompanied ChildrenMy Lords, I think the Minister will be aware that we are at risk of losing our reputation as a country that upholds human rights, in particular those of children, because of the…10 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I had not planned to speak in this debate, but I feel I must rise to support the amendment moved by the noble Lord, Lord Coaker. The Prime Minister repeatedly talks…05 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI am sure that everybody wants me to sit down and not speak. I want to make just one point, taking us back to the initial remarks of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of…05 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, can the Minister give the House an assurance that he will put in the Bill that these children would not be in the so-called care of the Home Office for more than, let us…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I support most strongly the remarks of my noble and learned friend Lady Butler-Sloss and the other powerful comments already made from the Conservative Benches, the…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I strongly support Amendment 10, tabled by my noble and learned friend Lady Butler-Sloss. The sole objective of the amendment is to ensure that the Government fulfil…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I support the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, but in doing so I want to put on record, as a former member of…20 Jun 2023HANSARDPrimary Care: InequalityMy Lords, have the Government considered making it compulsory for every GP practice to have a physiotherapy and a psychological therapy service available in the practice? The…19 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I was not here at the start of the debate, so I am embarrassed to stand up and will be extremely brief. I just want to support very strongly this amendment. I have…14 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I rise to speak briefly, but I hope strongly, to support Amendment 139FB tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Coaker. This amendment is incredibly simple and yet, it seems,…14 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I shall speak briefly, but I hope strongly, to support the intention of the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, to oppose the question that Clause 21 stand part of this Bill.…12 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I support the intention expressed by the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, to oppose the question that Clause 5 stand part of the Bill. Clause 5(1) seeks to put into effect the…07 Jun 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 91—this is a somewhat variegated group. The amendment was very ably introduced by the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, and I am privileged to be…06 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillSome time ago, the Minister asked me if I was willing to withdraw my amendment; I have a feeling that I ought to respond to that request. This has been an extraordinary debate; I…05 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I shall speak also to Amendment 15. Even without an impact assessment, we know that Clause 2 and subsequent clauses will ensure that anyone coming to this country not…05 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill05 Jun 2023HANSARDParole Board Recommendations: Open ConditionsMy Lords, following the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, does the Minister accept that short-term prison sentences tend to lead to very high reoffending rates and…25 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, with some trepidation, I want to comment on Amendments 1 and 5, tabled by my noble and learned friend Lord Hope. Under the refugee convention, anyone approved as a…24 May 2023