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HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, perhaps I can briefly explain, first, the Government’s view of the principle behind the provision, then come later to the detail of how it operates. In the Government’s…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillThe noble Lord, from a Scottish perspective, asks a relevant question. I shall have to take that under advisement and see, but I suspect that it is because there is a different…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillAs far as I know, it is not the intention to apply this measure to Northern Ireland, but I shall write to the noble Lord to confirm the Government’s position.18 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, I shall certainly reflect on the practical side. This would be a decision for the director of casework at the Legal Aid Agency. The noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, rightly…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillThe causal connection point is to do with whether there are national security factors in the first place. As to general question of what the court is to do, and whether we should…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillI thank noble Lords very warmly for their contributions, which were pertinent and challenging as ever. I shall make three introductory points. First, there is perhaps—and I put…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillI will further reflect on the question, but it seems to the Government that that specific example is unlikely to bite, as it were, on the duty of the court in the particular…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillThe question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Anderson, highlights the tension I referred to a moment ago. It is very difficult to say on the one hand, as is being said, that the…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, I feel that this is the first time that I have ever convinced the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, that he is wrong. The answer to the question is yes, the Government are…18 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceThe answer to that, my Lords, is yes.10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceMy Lords, to the best of my knowledge, there are approximately 1,200 prison chaplains overall and approximately 20 chaplains of the Sikh faith. I do not have other figures in…10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceMy Lords, it is the Government’s intention to see that that happens.10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceMy Lords, I have no reason to suppose that the Muslim chaplains in the chaplaincy service, where they are appointed, are doing anything other than providing multifaith belief and…10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceMy Lords, the Government seek greater alignment between prison and probation. The chief probation officer will be a member of the new council of faith and belief. A new pilot will…10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceMy Lords, the Government can point with some pride to a fall in reoffending rates in recent years and an extensive programme of recruitment for not only prison staff but the…10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceAs the right reverend Prelate pointed out, the Government already support and fund the Welcome Directory. That resource enables prisoners to seek help to resettle safely in the…10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceFirst, I pay a personal tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Singh, for all that he has done over many years for prison chaplaincy and for his tireless efforts on behalf of the Sikh…10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceMy Lords, since 1996 the chaplaincy council has helped deliver prison chaplaincy based on multiple faiths and beliefs. However, it no longer reflects the breadth of faith and…10 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceI can give the noble Lord the assurance that he seeks.10 Jan 2023HANSARDProbate: Waiting TimesMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, for that question. I am not in a position to answer it, but I will write to him with an answer on the relationship between HMRC…08 Dec 2022