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HANSARDIllegal Migration BillIs it not our job to ensure that the Bill does not come up against the convention?24 May 2023HANSARDHealth: Economic InactivityMy Lords, when chronic fatigue, whether triggered by Covid or some other virus, contributes so substantially to the numbers of economically inactive people, can the Minister…18 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I want to make a single point. In his opening remarks, the Minister referred to the affirmative procedure as though it is a perfectly satisfactory way of dealing with…15 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: Policing of ProtestsMy Lords—10 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: Policing of ProtestsMy Lords, I have no wish to comment on Saturday, but I am sure that the Minister has concerns that, on the basis of suspicion, the police can stop and arrest people who are only…10 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, this Bill fails to respect our international obligations and will therefore undermine the reputation of this country and our influence across the world. For this reason…10 May 2023HANSARDMigrants: HousingMy Lords, I understand that the Home Secretary’s model for the provision of accommodation for asylum seekers is that of the Greek islands of Chios, Lesvos and Samos, where the…03 May 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, very briefly, I support this amendment. It seems to me that we have seen Bill after Bill in which this Government have chosen to bypass Parliament and leave too many…26 Apr 2023HANSARDUniversal CreditMy Lords, quite clearly, the universal credit level in recent years has not been sufficient to meet the cost of essentials. I would be grateful if the Minister could clarify what…18 Apr 2023HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I will not take the time of the House to repeat comments that have already been made. The noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, and others have made a very powerful case for…17 Apr 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, I did not plan to speak and do not have notes to speak from, and I will speak briefly, but I want to express my strongest possible support for the amendment in the name…28 Mar 2023HANSARDPrisons: EducationMy Lords, as a member of the Justice and Home Affairs Committee, I know that the Minister has recognised the huge importance of prison education. Have His Majesty’s Government…23 Mar 2023HANSARDPassports: Strike Action and Voter IDMy Lords, we know that voter ID fraud among those who vote at polling stations is absolutely minimal. It is extremely likely that, even if people have photo ID, they will not…20 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI apologise; I am completely confused. The due diligence system reintroduced for companies under Schedule 17 to the Environment Act is world-leading in its intentions. However, we…07 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillAmendment 168 is the lead amendment; that is absolutely right. I think we had got on to Amendment 199. Is that correct, Minister? Are you happy with that?07 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI think we had got on to Amendment 199. Is that correct?07 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillOne or two people had talked to Amendment 199 and I was just about to do the same. Is that okay?07 Mar 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords—06 Mar 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I will follow the words of the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford. I have added my name to the question on whether Clause 10 should stand part of the Bill. As noble Lords…06 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I wish to speak extremely briefly to support my noble friend Lady Boycott—I am sorry, I did not see the noble Baroness, Lady Sheehan.01 Mar 2023