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HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I too support the amendment tabled by my noble friend Lady Mobarik. As we have heard, the abolition of child detention in 2014 was one of the landmark achievements of…28 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy noble friend the Minister just spoke of “alternative” rather than “additional” routes. Can he confirm that these would in fact be additional routes, rather than just taking one…14 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, in speaking to Amendment 128C in my name, I shall also lend support to many of the amendments in this group, particularly Amendment 128B in the name of the right…14 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Randall’s Amendment 86, to which I am delighted to have added my name. I also support other amendments in this group. I draw attention to…12 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to speak following the noble Lord, Lord Bilimoria, particularly on this issue of illegal migration which cuts right to the core of who we are as a…10 May 2023HANSARDUK Asylum and Refugee PolicyMy Lords, as we have heard this morning, from Ugandan Asians fleeing Idi Amin to French Huguenots fleeing persecution, Britain has a proud heritage of welcoming those in need to…09 Dec 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 141, which is in my name and those of the noble Lords, Lord Alton and Lord Coaker, and of the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, demonstrating…30 Nov 2022HANSARDUN Sustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, when the UK Government signed up to the sustainable development goals and the eradication of absolute poverty by 2030 they also made that commitment for the UK itself.…13 Oct 2022HANSARDSocial Security Payments: UpratingWill the Minister explain what metrics of poverty are used in the department to help navigate these decisions? We know that if benefits are not uprated in line with inflation…10 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomy: The Growth Plan 2022My Lords, I refer to the Register of Lords’ Interests and my role as chair of the Social Metrics Commission and CEO of the Legatum Institute. It goes without saying that the UK is…10 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, I did not have the privilege of knowing Her Majesty personally so I have no stories of cushions or tea sets, but the most precious possession I have is the letter of…09 Sept 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]I just want to respond to my noble friend’s comments about Amendment 353 and underline a comment that my noble friend Lord Alton made. Actually, this is something that has already…18 Jul 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to introduce Amendment 353, tabled in my name and in the name of the noble Lords, Lord Alton and Lord Coaker, and the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, demonstrating…18 Jul 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I support this higher education Bill. I am sure it will benefit from the input of noble Lords in this Chamber, but its intention is good. This Bill is one of the first…28 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 171F, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Morris of Yardley, and to add my support for this group of amendments. It is already well…20 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]May I clarify with my noble friend the Minister that my comment about online learning was that schools could put the materials online so that parents could access what was being…20 Jun 2022HANSARDGovernment Food StrategyMy Lords, the strategy rightly points out that the Government have a role in addressing health inequalities. The concern I want to raise with my noble friend the Minister is…13 Jun 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment D1, and I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for her eloquent introduction to the amendment. This is a common-sense change. It…26 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I speak in support of Motion E1 in my name, and refer to my entry in the Members’ register of interests and my connections with RAMP. I am grateful to my noble friend…04 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillAt end insert “and do propose Amendments 7B and 7C in lieu—04 Apr 2022