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HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I am pleased to speak in this debate, and I will talk briefly about two topics: one is related to the Home Office, and the other—if I have time—is related to the…18 May 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, this is going to be the shortest speech I have ever made in the Chamber, but it is really meant. I thank the Government and the Minister for the three amendments that I…24 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMy Lords, local government reform is essential and should have happened years ago. That is why I am delighted to hear the Minister say tonight that it is the Government’s…25 Feb 2026HANSARDSecure 16 to 19 Academies BillThat the Bill do now pass.30 Jan 2026HANSARDSecure 16 to 19 Academies BillMy Lords, I intend to say only a few words on the Motion to thank those who have been closely involved with this Bill as it passed through Parliament. I start with my honourable…30 Jan 2026HANSARDSecure 16 to 19 Academies BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Earl for what he said and, of course, my noble friend the Minister. I do not need to say anything more.30 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I have put my name to Amendment 435 and, of course, I support Amendment 438A from the noble Lord, Lord Hogan-Howe, in this group. I remind the Committee that I served as…27 Jan 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I shall speak to six amendments, 54, 55, 57, 58, 59 and 171. As this is my first and may even be my last contribution, I want to express straightaway that I welcome the…27 Jan 2026HANSARDSecure 16 to 19 Academies BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.13 Jan 2026HANSARDSecure 16 to 19 Academies BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…13 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, now for something completely different. I am not absolutely sure why my Amendment 100A is in this group, so I apologise for coming in at this stage when we are talking…06 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing Bill03 Dec 2025HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, my Amendment 94A touches on an issue that arose in a number of important speeches at Second Reading, particularly one by the noble Lord, Lord Carter of Haslemere. I…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSentencing BillI will leave it there. Of course I am going to withdraw the amendment, but this is an important point that we should consider now and in the months to come. I beg leave to…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister and all other speakers in this interesting debate on this important part of the Bill. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Lawlor, and the Opposition…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSentencing BillIt is Committee.03 Dec 2025HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, I am a great supporter of this Bill, and I also believe in tough community sentences. I think they are essential if we are to keep people out of prison. But I have to…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, forgive me for interrupting the noble Lord. I am grateful to him for giving way. Why do we need to know anyone’s ethnicity? Why is that relevant at the stage that we are…01 Dec 2025HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, I spoke at Second Reading and declared my interests. I cannot start my short amendment without saying how personally delighted I am with the Minister’s department today…01 Dec 2025HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as the non-executive chairman of Leicester law centre, and I am privileged to serve on your Lordships’ Justice and Home Affairs Committee. My first…12 Nov 2025