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HANSARDDomestic AbuseThe noble Baroness makes a good point. I do not know whether the reluctance to come forward is a technology issue or because those over 74 come from an age when domestic abuse was…29 Jul 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseThis question very neatly segues from the question asked by the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, about the reluctance of older people to come forward and admit they have a problem. On…29 Jul 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseMy Lords, the noble Lord will have heard the Government talking many times about the common values of this country, and some of the expectations that we have in terms of freedom…29 Jul 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseI am very sorry to hear the right reverend Prelate’s story. I most certainly will meet with him.29 Jul 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseI am not sure that there is a question to answer. I agree with my noble friend, and the reason that she got in is because the Minister was so quick at answering the questions.29 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong British National (Overseas) VisaMy Lords, the new Hong Kong BNO visa requirements reflect the unique and unprecedented circumstances in Hong Kong, and the UK’s historic and moral commitment to British national…29 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong British National (Overseas) VisaThe noble Lord is right: there are countries that do not recognise dual nationality. The individuals concerned will have choices to make. We are quite clear that we will continue…29 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong British National (Overseas) VisaMy Lords, I am dying to know what the other passengers on the noble Lord’s train are thinking. As the noble Lord will know, we consult and engage with the devolved Administrations…29 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong British National (Overseas) VisaI knew that the noble Lord would get a ship into his question somehow. I fear that he might have stolen the thunder of the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Craig of Radley, by asking…29 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong British National (Overseas) VisaThe BNO visa is a very generous offer indeed to BNO citizens, which is proportionate to the unique situation that has arisen. The new route will not set a precedent. In terms of…29 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am very pleased to be able to bring this much anticipated—I will not say “most welcome” to some of your Lordships—and most important of Bills before your Lordships’…22 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.22 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI thank noble Lords for all their contributions over the course of four or five hours, and I am sure that they will understand that I will not be able to answer every single…22 Jul 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeMy Lords, the Government are taking urgent action to tackle knife crime, which is costing too many lives and leaving too many people afraid. Police funding is increasing by more…21 Jul 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeI say to the right reverend Prelate that that is the only way to go. Knife crime problems are not caused by any one source and there is no magic area where we can deploy…21 Jul 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeI can quite confidently say yes, we will. We are already not far off that 6,000 figure, and that is in only the first year. Although I confidently told the House the other week…21 Jul 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeI certainly agree with the noble Baroness’s sentiment. It is of course up to local authorities where they deploy their finances, but I get her sentiment. On investing in youth…21 Jul 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeI very well remember the moment to which the noble Lord refers, which must have left lasting scars for all those involved. Last week, we brought forward in a statutory instrument…21 Jul 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeI totally agree with my noble friend that we should indeed learn from successes. There are pockets of very good practice all over the country. We do not always have the magic…21 Jul 2020HANSARDKnife CrimeThe noble Lord will know that I agree with him because I have agreed with him for many years on this. Family support is crucial. Through the troubled families programme we had…21 Jul 2020