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HANSARDDomestic AbuseYou cannot decouple domestic abuse from mental health trauma. Surely the two go hand in hand, not only for the woman—it is usually a women—who is suffering abuse at the hands of…11 Nov 2020HANSARDFireworks: DamageMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for that question. I cannot yet say what the numbers are for this year because they have not been collated, but, as I said in a previous answer,…11 Nov 2020HANSARDFireworks: DamageThe number of 2,000 that the noble Lord quotes is actually not far off the figure that I have, which is 1,936. On the point about the numbers declining, if I go through them he…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords not only for speaking in this debate but for some of the discussions that we had prior to the debate. They were very thoughtful and constructive. I…11 Nov 2020HANSARDFireworks: DamageMy Lords, it is true to say that fireworks injuries have actually gone down since 2016. I cannot comment on the assertions made by the noble Lord in his questions, because I do…11 Nov 2020HANSARDFireworks: DamageWell, I am young Trafford, actually, compared to the noble Lord, Lord Lee of Trafford, but we often get the two mixed up. One is old and one is young. The Government remain…11 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelAs a former policeman, the noble Lord will understand that making a running commentary on an ongoing inquiry is something that I really would not want to do. He makes an important…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelThe noble Lord and I can be absolutely consistent on that. I always agree with him when he makes that point. Religion should not be used as a tool either for extremism or for…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelMy Lords, I thank both noble Lords for their comments and questions. I join them in expressing solidarity with France and Vienna in the tough times they have had, as well our…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI think the noble Lord will have heard my right honourable friend the Home Secretary talk about her revulsion at people who seek to attack the police while they are trying to…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelThe right reverend Prelate is right to say that places of worship should be not only places of sanctuary but places where people are not attacked because of their religion. We…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelMy Lords, our definition of extremism, as I know my noble friend knows, is “vocal or active opposition to fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law,…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI thank the noble Lord for that question. He will agree that we have consistently provided the PSNI with additional resources to tackle the terrorism threat. In addition to…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI hope that I outlined clearly the police’s ability to request police grants. The purpose of the grants is not particularly prescriptive, but they can be sought for unexpected…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelThe noble Lord makes an interesting point about the balance between freedom of speech and individuals’ responsibility not to threaten others with what they say. People are…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelIt is important that we as a country lead by example. Clearly, we stand in solidarity with France and the French. I do not want to be drawn into discussing the comments that other…10 Nov 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. The gap was mentioned. I hope that I outlined in my speech the substantial number of routes available, whatever…09 Nov 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 4B and do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 4C, 4D and 4E in lieu.09 Nov 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I turn to the issue of family reunion, which relates to the amendments tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, in Amendment 4B and his most recent Motion A1, which seeks to…09 Nov 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am quite happy to speak now if the noble Lord will take the intervention. He and I spoke last night, when he asked me for that commitment that no child be disadvantaged.…09 Nov 2020