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HANSARDRogue Landlords RegisterMy Lords, for decades, we have been all too aware of the detrimental effect on those most vulnerable of substandard, privately rented family accommodation, operated by so-called…26 May 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Commissioners for StandardsMy Lords, I echo almost everything said by the noble Baroness, Lady Hussein-Ece. Given the number of questions raised so far, may I draw the House’s attention to the formal…26 May 2021HANSARDSocial HousingMy Lords, echoing the words of the noble Lord, Lord Young, does the Minister agree that family housing has been in short supply in major new developments, where the building of…24 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Internal ReviewMy Lords, I welcome the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, to her position and look forward to hearing from her. I too pay tribute to the Minister and the Government, including my…20 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I welcome the remarkable progress of the uptake of the vaccine in all communities, and I thank the Minister for coming to us with this Statement. However, I am sure he…18 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it was indeed an honour and a privilege to be in Her Majesty’s presence at a distinctive State Opening of Parliament, and I wish to convey my earnest respect for her…12 May 2021HANSARDE-ScootersMy Lords, while this is expensive, it is sold without any guidance or rules. I spoke to 10 scooter owners on my street, over a few days. They were of various ages and all male.…22 Apr 2021HANSARDCommission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesMy Lords, I echo the words of the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, and the noble Lords, Lord Dholakia and Lord Woolley. Since Scarman, again and again reports have reiterated that we…21 Apr 2021HANSARDGender-balanced Parliament and Male PrimogenitureMy Lords, male primogeniture is indefensible and damages our striving for equality and justice. Ever-increasing numbers of Members are being appointed to this House and,…20 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, on this mournful and solemn day, it is a privilege to join noble Lords, on behalf of my family and many in my local communities who would also wish to do so, to extend…12 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: One Year ReportMy Lords, I am pleased to see my noble friend Lord Brooke back in his place and I agree with his sentiment on face masks. The Government must make it absolutely clear what the…25 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Resuscitation OrdersMy Lords, regardless of Department of Health and Social Care policy and NHS instructions to clinicians, we know that DNACPR orders were made without adequate consultation and…24 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank the House for its leniency. I welcome the super register that has been proposed. I convey my thanks and respect to all noble Lords who have spoken in this…24 Mar 2021HANSARDRegistration of Marriages Regulations 2021My Lords, I welcome many aspects of the Registration of Marriages Regulations and look forward to the guidance, eloquently detailed by my noble friend Lady Sherlock—I commend her…23 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021My Lords, I send the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, my warmest congratulations. She lends weight and strengthens the unacceptably low number of women in this House. I welcome her…22 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on the rollout of the vaccine programme. I have two questions. First, what steps are being taken to ensure that local authorities are…22 Mar 2021HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, I welcome and congratulate the noble and learned Lord, Lord Etherton. I echo the wise words and advocacy of the noble Lords, Lord Hain and Lord Lilley. I send my…18 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I warmly welcome all noble Lords who newly grace us with spring in their steps, and I look forward to working with them, as is our customary tradition, across the…12 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, it is a privilege to take part once again in this debate. I thank the Minister for detailing the work of the Government. I also wish to recognise the contribution of my…11 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to take part in this debate. Before I speak to Amendment 45, I want to echo other noble Lords’ sentiments and say how heroic my friend the noble…10 Mar 2021