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HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, first, I assure the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill, that this is not a wrecking amendment. It is trying to find a solution which does not potentially destroy the private…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in what I consider an extremely important debate and contributed thoughtfully and constructively with their…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillWill all these changes to the court system, and digitisation, be totally in place before this part of the Bill is enacted?22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I shall speak also to Amendments 44, 45 and 46 in my name. Although it may have been some years ago, and not all Members of your Lordships’ House chose to go to…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I rise to move Amendment 1 and to speak to Amendment 261 in my name. I am delighted to be opening the first day of Committee on the Renters’ Rights Bill and declare my…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, first of all, I thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Eaton and Lady Thornhill, and the Minister. All are from local government and understand anti-social behaviour over many…22 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill22 Apr 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. The Bill not only fails to deliver on the Government’s manifesto but is far from the…01 Apr 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords on all sides for their many powerful and often moving speeches throughout the whole of this Committee. Amendments 32 and 38A seek to require the…27 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI absolutely agree with the noble Lord, but what we are discussing here should only be the covenant and we are discussing things that appertain to the planning application.27 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group, as with many of the amendments that have been tabled to the Bill, relate to the planning process and the impact that the new memorial and…27 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI am sorry but they have told me very strongly—and have done so over a number of years, as they have told the Minister now—that they would like to see it.27 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI have nothing further to say, my Lords. Amendment 42, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, touches on an important issue. Obviously, we would not want any proposals to…27 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, both amendments in this group seek to delay plans to deliver the memorial and learning centre unless it can be shown that the works will not negatively impact the…27 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 8B in lieu—26 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)My Lords, first, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. This group of amendments addresses the ongoing issues with Clauses 1 to 4 that have…26 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)At end insert “, and do propose Amendment 2B in lieu—26 Mar 2025HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill)My Lords, in support of businesses on high streets up and down this country, I intend to test the opinion of the House.26 Mar 2025