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HANSARDX-Rays: Child RefugeesI thank the Minister for that Answer, but can he say when the report will be completed and published?06 Dec 2022HANSARDLammy ReviewMy Lords, one of the Lammy report’s recommendations was the development of performance indicators for the Prison Service. Have these been developed? If so, can they be made public…28 Nov 2022HANSARD50th Anniversary of the Expulsion of Asians from UgandaMy Lords, it is an absolute pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Donaghy, and to congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Popat, on securing this debate. I was delighted to hear…27 Oct 2022HANSARDParole Board (Amendment) Rules 2022My Lords, I declare my interest as a former executive chairman of the Parole Board of England and Wales from 1997 to 2000. This regret Motion relates to a specific part of the…18 Oct 2022HANSARDParole Board (Amendment) Rules 2022That this House regrets that the Parole Board (Amendment) Rules 2022 introduce a “single view” procedure which (1) will prevent forensic psychologists, prison and probation…18 Oct 2022HANSARDParole Board (Amendment) Rules 2022My Lords, I know that time is rushing on and the Front Bench is keen to close the debate. I first want to thank all the colleagues who have contributed to this debate and say that…18 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, in our beloved Queen we have lost the mother of our nation and the mother of the Commonwealth. When we lose someone so reassuring and constantly present in our lives, we…10 Sept 2022HANSARDHealthy Homes Bill [HL]My Lords, I am pleased that the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, persevered and succeeded in ensuring that his Private Member’s Bill is considered. His slogan: “Health is made at home,…15 Jul 2022HANSARDImmigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for moving this Motion of Regret, and for her introduction. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Russell, for his contribution also. I…06 Jul 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, I, too, support the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Crisp. In so doing, I declare that I am a trustee of the Nationwide Foundation, which supports the…29 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, elections are a core process within a democracy. Credible electoral processes increase the legitimacy of our political institutions and create trust. Electoral integrity…23 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendments 156A and 156B, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and supported by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans and myself. I…10 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, for introducing these amendments with such clarity and conviction and to the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss,…10 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I rise to support the amendment tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Stroud, and supported by the noble Baronesses, Lady Lister and Lady Ludford, and myself. The noble…03 Feb 2022HANSARDSchool Trips: Passport and Visa RequirementsMy Lords, the Government’s argument that the continuation of this scheme would be a security risk and would discriminate against non-EU students has been taken on board by those…02 Feb 2022HANSARDSocial Media: Deaths of ChildrenMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, for securing this short debate, and pay tribute to the work she has done in this area. Her perseverance and tenacity are…20 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, as we have already heard, several provisions in this Bill are a real cause for concern. The actual effects of the Bill in its current form would be to punish refugees,…05 Jan 2022HANSARDEarly Years InterventionsMy Lords, acquisition of language and communication skills are absolutely essential for children in their early years, as they underpin their future development and life…01 Dec 2021HANSARDEarly Years InterventionsIt is coming. The research showed that the “economic cost of failing to invest in the early years in 2018/19 was £16.13 billion”. Does the Minister agree that investing in early…01 Dec 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleMy Lords, given that the abuse faced by older people is different, are the Government satisfied that they are providing targeted support, guidance and resources to local…30 Nov 2021