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HANSARDCrime, Reoffending and RehabilitationMy Lords, I welcome my noble and learned friend Lord Bellamy and look forward to his maiden speech. I also thank my noble friend Lord Farmer for this very important debate. It is…30 Jun 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillMy Lords, I would like to say a few, very brief words. The provisions set out in this Bill will play an important role in helping to ensure that approved premises are safe and…26 Apr 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillThat the Bill do now pass.26 Apr 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.06 Apr 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…06 Apr 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.25 Mar 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for his support and his comments on the importance of follow-up with treatment and support for the residents in approved premises. I also thank…25 Mar 2022HANSARDApproved Premises (Substance Testing) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to move the Second Reading of the Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Bill, which was introduced by my honourable friend Rob Butler MP in the other…25 Mar 2022HANSARDPrisons: Releasing Women into Safe and Secure HousingMy Lords, we know that, sadly, a large number of women in prison were victims of domestic abuse before they started their sentence. This makes leaving to live in safe and secure…21 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my interests in the register. In particular, I am chair of the Queen’s Club Foundation and president of Tennis Wales. My purpose in…07 Dec 2021HANSARDCharities and Civil Society: Ministerial ResponsibilityMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. As has been said, volunteers have always played an incredible role in British life. I think of the Olympics, the…23 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I rise to speak briefly to Amendment 221B in my name, which is a probing amendment on the need for a review of youth sentencing. I would also like to refer to my…17 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI thank my noble friend the Minister for his response. On the jurisdiction of under-18 year-olds, it does not address the fact that they will not get all the wraparound services…17 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Sandhurst, and welcome him to this House. I will address my remarks to youth matters, and I declare my interests as set out in…14 Sept 2021HANSARDSports Participation in SchoolsI, too, add my congratulations to Team GB and their great achievements at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. Given our shared ambition to leave a legacy post Games, does my noble…09 Sept 2021HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [HL]My Lords, it gives me great pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Polak. I thank my noble friend the Minister for bringing forward this Bill, which will enhance and continue to…26 May 2021HANSARDOffice for Health PromotionMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. I warmly welcome this new and important government initiative to establish an Office for Health Promotion, leading…29 Apr 2021HANSARDPrisons (Substance Testing) BillMy Lords, I am honoured to speak in support of this important Bill, which my dear friend the late Cheryl Gillan introduced as a Private Member’s Bill in the other place. Cheryl…16 Apr 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemMy Lords, delays, backlogs and where you live can mean that a defendant who commits an offence under the age of 18 but who does not attend their first court appearance before…23 Mar 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to enable children who commit offences to be tried and sentenced according to the youth justice system, and in…23 Mar 2021