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HANSARDFamilies with Children: AccommodationDoes not my noble friend agree that these statistics and the lack of homes illustrate the fact that we need to take a grip on immigration, and therefore we need to pass the…19 Jun 2023HANSARDUkraine: CeasefireMy Lords, is it not up to the Ukrainians to decide whether there should be a ceasefire and whether negotiations should start? Given the current situation, where Germany, the UK,…15 May 2023HANSARDForeign PolicyMy Lords, I too thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans for tabling this debate. As some speakers have noted, it was clear, following recent world events, that…03 May 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I, too, congratulate my noble friend Lady Lampard on her excellent speech and welcome her to this House. The last time I participated in a debate on International…10 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, it is rather humbling to follow the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup. I also welcome my noble friend Lord Soames and look forward to his maiden speech. As everybody…09 Feb 2023HANSARDSchools: Transgender GuidanceMy Lords, is not imposing the use of preferred pronouns on teachers and pupils an attack on freedom of speech?25 Jan 2023HANSARDUkraine: UpdateI will also add that, apparently, a lot of children were killed in that incident, because the helicopter landed next to a school.19 Jan 2023HANSARDUkraine: UpdateMy Lords, given that there are approximately 500 political prisoners in Russia, can my noble friend the Minister tell us what the Government can do to try to push for their…19 Jan 2023HANSARDTax-free ShoppingMy Lords, is it not sending quite an unwelcoming message to our European and American friends if, when they come here, they do not get VAT back, but when we shop in America or any…15 Dec 2022HANSARDVoter Identification Regulations 2022My Lords, I can say the same about what is happening in Europe. In France and, as far as I know, in most European countries, you need a photo ID to vote. You have to be over 18,…13 Dec 2022HANSARDVoter Identification Regulations 2022As far as I know, in England there is a photograph on a driving licence. In France, your driving licence with a photograph is acceptable for voting. There must be a way forward.…13 Dec 2022HANSARDVoter Identification Regulations 2022They can show an ID card, or a passport, or there is a whole list of identification with a photograph that can be used.13 Dec 2022HANSARDProbate: Waiting TimesI thank my noble friend the Minister for his Answer. Is he aware that, in 2018, His Majesty’s Government promised radical improvements to reduce the number of days that people…08 Dec 2022HANSARDProbate: Waiting TimesTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether the Probate Department’s recommended wait time for the granting of probate of 10 days is being achieved; and if not, (1) what is the…08 Dec 2022HANSARDUkraine: Tactical Nuclear WeaponsMy Lords, President Biden recently commented that this is the most dangerous threat of nuclear war since the Cuban crisis. But are we entering a period of heightened danger, or is…01 Dec 2022HANSARDUkraine: Russian Drone AttacksMy Lords, as Russia is increasing its attack on Ukraine, what are His Majesty’s Government doing to send more generators to help the Ukrainian population ahead of the harsh winter?29 Nov 2022HANSARDChinaMy Lords, we are still waiting for the Government’s strategy for managing relations with China. I know that it is complicated because China is, at the same time, a partner, a…14 Jul 2022HANSARDWomen and Girls: Economic Well-being, Welfare, Safety and OpportunitiesMy Lords, I too welcome this debate. It is an honour for me to speak after so many excellent speeches. In the 1980s, I worked in financial services and was confronted by a world…14 Jul 2022HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, I am sorry—I want to make a point which can be put on the record. As someone who learned English as her third language and is quite sticky about the grammar, I find that…22 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I support Amendment 168, on which noble Lords have spoken very well. It is very important, particularly for people who come to live in this country, to understand our…20 Jun 2022