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HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, thanks are indeed due to my noble friend Lord Robertson and his team for this review, and to the Minister and the Secretary of State for the vigour with which they have…03 Jun 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemMy Lords, the UK’s world-class creative industries require a globally diverse workforce. Will the Minister give the industry and the general public the reassurance that the…15 May 2025HANSARD80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe and Victory over JapanMy Lords, it is an honour and a privilege to follow the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Peterborough in this important debate. She brings not just a deep and abiding faith…09 May 2025HANSARDTax: ChangesMy Lords, does the Financial Secretary agree with the Chancellor of the Exchequer who said that “it is not fair that people live in this country for very long periods of their…29 Apr 2025HANSARDLondon Sudan ConferenceMy Lords, no one doubts for one moment the Minister’s sincerity and activity and those of her colleagues the Minister for Africa and the Foreign Secretary on this issue. But the…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSentencing Council GuidelinesMy Lords, I declare my interest in the register as a non-practicing member of the Bar of England and Wales. I have also been a Minister of State in the Home Office, so the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDLocal Authorities (Changes to Years of Ordinary Elections) (England) Order 2025Too much information!24 Mar 2025HANSARDSale and Display of Human Body PartsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the offence caused to the indigenous peoples affected by the sale of human body parts in public auctions, and…13 Mar 2025HANSARDSale and Display of Human Body PartsMy Lords, this Question and its answer are not to be confused with, and set no precedent in relation to any issue with, the Benin Bronzes or the Elgin marbles, important though…13 Mar 2025HANSARDSale and Display of Human Body PartsBefore the Minister sits down—she has given a very encouraging response to the Question—will she address the question of a possible meeting between indigenous communities, when…13 Mar 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityMy Lords, the move to 3% is necessary and involves some hard choices, but does the Leader of the House agree that the defence and security of the British people is a three-legged…26 Feb 2025HANSARDCitizenship ApplicationsMy Lords, having been a Minister in the Home Office responsible for law enforcement, I have a great deal of sympathy with and support for the Minister. However, law enforcement…12 Feb 2025HANSARDSchools: World War II AnniversaryMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of the Memorial Gates foundation. Over 600,000 African service men and women served alongside the British forces in World War II. Some are…30 Jan 2025HANSARDAnti-social Behaviour and ShopliftingMy Lords, the increasing theft of child/baby milk formula suggests that criminal justice measures alone will not deal with this problem. So what proposals do the Government intend…16 Dec 2024HANSARDUK Leadership on SudanMy Lords, the Government’s Statement and the Minister’s active engagement on this issue are to be warmly welcomed. The increase in humanitarian aid is helpful and necessary, but…02 Dec 2024HANSARDWales: Coal Tip SafetyWould the Minister be good enough to take the time to commend the work of the Aberfan Memorial Charity? Its members have found the time, amid all they have to do to commemorate…20 Nov 2024HANSARDVolunteering AbroadMy Lords, would the Minister, who has been travelling extensively and to such good effect in recent months, like to recognise the role of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, which has…30 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic Spending: InheritanceMy Lords, I congratulate the Financial Secretary on his appointment and say how glad many of us are about his return to the Treasury. We recall—as I look around, there are a…30 Jul 2024HANSARDCode of Practice on Fair and Transparent Distribution of TipsMy Lords, I will raise one matter arising from when I was working as a community lawyer in the Queensway area, in W2, where there are many workers in the hospitality industry. It…24 May 2024HANSARDSouth West Water: Brixham ContaminationMy Lords, in Scotland, real bills are still the same as they were 17 years ago, while English bills have increased by over 16% in real terms over the same period. The publicly…22 May 2024