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HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025My Lords, as we move forward in an age of rapid technological change, it is right that we legislate to keep pace. This statutory instrument is, in many ways, an example of how…28 Jan 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025The Minister’s reply was extremely helpful. One thing I am a little uncertain about relates to the Treasury, or the crypto assets unit, looking at the possible wrinkle or flaw…28 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, in moving my Amendment 436, I will also speak to my Amendment 437. I thank my noble friend Lord Jackson for his support on the crucial issue of police force publication…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill27 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI think this has been a constructive discussion with a good tone. I thank the Minister for his comments, including on the new dashboard and the plan to review that again in…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is late, but I am grateful for the support of the noble Lord, Lord Cromwell, the noble Earl, Lord Russell, and my noble friend the opposition spokesman Lord Cameron…27 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill27 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, Amendment 454C seeks to increase the punishment for sabotaging an undersea cable to a 15-year prison sentence and an unlimited fine. This constitutes critical national…27 Jan 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillMy Lords, I support Amendments 91 and 95 in the name of my noble friend Lady Noakes, to which I have added my name. I apologise for not being able to contribute to the Committee’s…26 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support much of what the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey, said about the problems we face. This links in well with my amendments, which will be taken next week: Amendment…22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am very interested in this area and supportive of the right use of AI in policing, because it can be enormously helpful to the police in terms of resources. I remember when I…22 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorI start by welcoming today’s maiden speeches. One of the most civilised aspects of life in the Lords is the Long Table. I had the pleasure this week of dining with the triumvirate…22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillBefore the Minister sits down, I am obviously delighted to hear about the White Paper. We are really looking forward to it being published. He helpfully mentioned a contract that…22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillCould the Minister say something about the Police Federation’s attitude to the list of changes to enforcement that he has laid out?22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for recognising the concern across the Committee—it is a serious problem—and for trying out his winter of action. However, I am…20 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureMy Lords, we have more bad news this morning from the ONS on job numbers in hospitality. That makes it even more important that we receive clear answers to the following…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill20 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, my Amendment 416 would get around the problem of cyclists hiding themselves from the police by covering their faces when breaking the law. I was extremely grateful to…20 Jan 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillI will speak simply to support the noble Lord, Lord Sharkey. It seems to me that there is an extraordinarily wide use of delegated powers in the Bill and, for all the reasons that…12 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank the Minister for his constructive response to this important amendment, and all those who took part in the debate. The powerful combination of the noble Lords, Lord…07 Jan 2026