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HANSARDInequalityMy Lords, the report on Travellers and Roma was published some time ago. In the much-regretted absence of the noble Lord, Lord Bourne, from the Front Bench, which Minister is…03 Oct 2019HANSARDMount Everest: SafetyIs the Minister aware that when I went up the Himalayas a few years ago, the Sherpa people there told me that there was not one Sherpa family that had not had a member killed…18 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture of Seaside TownsI invite the Minister to the Newhaven Arts Festival in August.01 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture of Seaside TownsMy Lords, under the enthusiastic and committed chairmanship of my noble friend Lord Bassam, assisted by high-calibre clerking and expert advice, this committee delivered a strong…01 Jul 2019HANSARDParliament: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of LawMy Lords, it is with great trepidation that I venture, as a non-lawyer, into this debate with so many distinguished experts, but I congratulate the noble and learned Lord, Lord…23 May 2019HANSARDImmigration DetentionMy Lords, I am almost heartened by the Minister’s response. However, is she aware that, of the over 2,200 people detained without any limit being given and without review, appeal…03 Apr 2019HANSARDImmigration DetentionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they intend to implement the recommendations of the report of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, Immigration Detention (HL Paper 278),…03 Apr 2019HANSARDChagos ArchipelagoWill the Minister acknowledge that considerable work has recently been done to demonstrate that the resettlement of the islanders is economically, diplomatically and…26 Feb 2019HANSARDMerchant Shipping and Other Transport (Environmental Protection) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018My Lords, exactly the same points apply about the protection of citizens.29 Jan 2019HANSARDShip and Port Security (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018My Lords, I support my noble friend. Newhaven, like many others of our working ports, is also a residential town. People live very close to the port area, so environmental…29 Jan 2019HANSARDMerchant Shipping (Recognised Organisations) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I declare an interest as chair of the Newhaven coastal communities team, in which capacity I have spent some time going through port-related regulations. I have a…29 Jan 2019