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HANSARDSolihull MurdersMy Lords, the five officers in question have been served with management action by the Independent Office for Police Conduct over the missed opportunities. Can the Minister…23 Nov 2022HANSARDStock MarketsMy Lords, obviously we cannot be complacent, but can the Minister remind the House that Paris has 795 listed companies on its exchange, whereas London has 2,484 companies. We…17 Nov 2022HANSARDChildhood ObesityMy Lords, obviously the situation in the UK is extremely concerning, but we should consider what is going on elsewhere in the OECD: some countries have a better record than us,…17 Nov 2022HANSARDMissile Incident in PolandMy Lords, the missile strike on Przewodów was a tragedy. Even if it was not deliberate, it was in the context of a brutal Russian bombardment on many cities and civilian targets…17 Nov 2022HANSARDMali: UN Peacekeeping MissionMy Lords, I too pay tribute to MINUSMA and its work—in particular, the incredibly professional input by our own peacekeeping troops. MINUSMA will obviously continue. Does my noble…15 Nov 2022HANSARDHS2: WalesMy Lords, I declare an interest as a former member of the HS2 Select Committee, which sat every day, mostly all day, for two years—a bit of an exile to the eastern front, if there…08 Nov 2022HANSARDNational SecurityMy Lords, following on from the excellent question by the noble Lord, Lord Arbuthnot, I ask the Minister to look again at some of the threats to national security coming from…02 Nov 2022HANSARDWater Companies: PollutionNorfolk is fortunate to have a number of remarkable chalk streams, which provide spectacularly important habitat. What more can be done to protect them?02 Nov 2022HANSARDDefined Benefit Pension FundsMy Lords, obviously the shadow banking system, which includes insurers and pension funds, is not subject to the same rules as traditional banks, especially when it comes to…01 Nov 2022HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that the rivers Dnieper and Dniester have very large dams along their routes, and Russia has indicated publicly that it wants to attack and…01 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillI absolutely agree with what the Minister says about the police being given these new powers, which are long overdue, but does he agree that once they have them, it is incredibly…01 Nov 2022HANSARDMinister for EqualitiesMy Lords, this House has a really superb reputation for equality, inclusion and diversity. Can the Minister explain why it is necessary in these challenging economic times for the…20 Oct 2022HANSARDNitrate-free Bacon and HamMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. Is the Minister aware that the vast majority of large pig producers in East Anglia set the highest possible standards…18 Oct 2022HANSARDHorn of Africa: FamineMy Lords, further to the excellent question from the right reverend Prelate, does the Minister agree that there are now indications that some of the humanitarian aid is being…13 Oct 2022HANSARDNHS: Access to TreatmentsMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that access for NHS patients depends on hospitals that are fit for purpose and structurally sound. Is he aware a number of hospitals around…07 Sept 2022HANSARDNet Zero Strategy: High Court RulingMy Lords, surely a key aspect of reaching net zero is implementing the British E nergy S ecurity S trategy , which aims to increase the share of nuclear to 25%. Can the Minister…21 Jul 2022HANSARDLeaseholders: Service ChargesMy Lords, does it concern the Minister that there is evidence that some insurance companies are charging excessive and non-transparent commissions?20 Jul 2022HANSARDAmbulance PressuresMy Lords, further to the question asked by the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, we have heard some really quite shocking stories of mental health patients ringing ambulances every…19 Jul 2022HANSARDHousehold Waste RecyclingMy Lords, in his reply to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Whitchurch, the Minister said that there should be a national strategy. Does he agree that one of the problems faced by…07 Jul 2022HANSARDClearview AI IncMy Lords, the Minister said that Clearview is appealing the ICO’s decision. What happens if it loses its appeal? What action will HMG take?05 Jul 2022