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HANSARDFood, Poverty, Health and the Environment Committee ReportMy Lords, it was a privilege to serve on the committee that produced this report. It was my first experience of a committee in this House, and it set a very high standard. I too…10 Jun 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I second my noble friend’s Motion for an humble Address. It is an honour to do so and a particular honour to follow my noble friend Lord Bates, a true gentleman whom I…11 May 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I understand the strength of feeling on this issue. I completely agree on the need to do more to stop serial offenders. Too often in the worst cases we discover that the…21 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Reporting Council (Miscellaneous Provisions) Order 2021Can I remind the noble Lord of the 10-minute speaking limit?18 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that one of the key things to make a difference to policing and the prevention of violence against women will be the Domestic…16 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendments 73 and 81. I applaud the intentions of both amendments but will raise a couple of practical points. I hope that they do not seem…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Baroness and her mild comments. I will speak to and welcome Amendments 17, 24 and 28. As we have said many times before, this was…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I would like to speak to Amendment 10, and I am afraid I am going to make the argument that the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, did not want to hear again today. I will…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I agree with the Government’s decision to keep a broad definition of domestic abuse. I believe that the coercive nature of alienation is covered in the Bill, so I am…08 Mar 2021HANSARDStop and SearchMy Lords, we were told that increasing the use of Section 60 powers was necessary to suppress levels of violence and knife crime, yet, according to this report, of all Section 60…03 Mar 2021HANSARDSchools: Online LearningMy Lords, with the return of schools next month, are there plans to distribute in the long term the many devices that have been provided to those children on the wrong side of the…23 Feb 2021HANSARDOperation MidlandMy Lords, I refer to my interests as set out in the register. There is little doubting the terrible damage done to all those targeted by Operation Midland, but I make the point…11 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I would like to speak to Amendment 186, and I would also like to pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, for being so honest and open about his own experience. At…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I too will speak to Amendment 162, although, by this stage in the evening, the arguments have already been made. It is not necessary for me to outline the damage that is…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 149. It took us a long time to recognise coercive control, but now that we have, we have come a long way very quickly. The term “coercive…08 Feb 2021HANSARDHospitality Sector MinisterMy Lords, throughout the pandemic the Government have recognised the importance of the hospitality sector and provided funding accordingly. I would be interested to know why they…03 Feb 2021HANSARDSchools: Online LearningMy Lords, the Government are providing further laptops for more than a million schoolchildren, but how are they working with other organisations such as Deloitte, which has…02 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I too will speak to Amendment 176. I am sorry, but I would also like to make a couple of points regarding the mapping exercise by the designate domestic abuse…01 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial Care Funding (EAC Report)My Lords, I also commend the members of the committee for their impressive report. We are fortunate to have such distinguished and experienced Members of the House of Lords…28 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I shall keep my comments brief as to why I think Amendment 51 and, in particular, Amendment 54 could be a worthwhile addition to the Bill. I hope that noble Lords will…27 Jan 2021