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HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My Lords, this is the first time I have spoken in Committee. I am rather late to it but I spoke at Second Reading. On this matter of history, it is not usual that I come out in…18 Dec 2024HANSARDRule of LawMy Lords, I start of course by congratulating my noble and learned friend Lady Smith of Cluny on her wonderful maiden speech. I enjoyed it thoroughly, as I think the House did…26 Nov 2024HANSARDPolice ReformMy Lords, as an ex-police and crime commissioner some years ago now, I agree with the Minister in his reply to the question from the noble Lord, Lord Paddick. I know from bitter…25 Nov 2024HANSARDLegal Aid: Social Welfare and Family LawTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to increase the amount of legal aid available for early advice in the areas of (1) social welfare, and (2) family, law.18 Nov 2024HANSARDLegal Aid: Social Welfare and Family LawMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and I refer the House to my declared interest.18 Nov 2024 Bills sponsored (8)