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HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, I also thank my noble friend Lord Dobbs for bringing this debate forward and for presenting the case with his customary flair and gusto. Like others, I think we have a…21 May 2020HANSARDWeights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for presenting these draft regulations with such clarity on what I believe is World Metrology Day. I strongly support these regulations, which, as…20 May 2020HANSARDAutomatic Enrolment (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister very much for introducing these instruments, which I, like others, strongly support. I also welcome the government help that has been provided in…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME NHS StaffMy Lords, I recognise that this one nation Minister and one nation Government are committed to action, but clearly there is an urgency about this. I realise that we have the…19 May 2020HANSARDDraft Human Tissue (Permitted Material: Exceptions) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I refer noble Lords to my entry in the register of interests. Like other noble Lords, I strongly support these regulations. I pay tribute to those who have made this…18 May 2020HANSARDHousing for the HomelessMy Lords, first, I commend my good friend the noble Lord, Lord Bird, for what he has done with the Big Issue . He has made a positive difference. I encourage people to set up a…14 May 2020HANSARDCensus (England and Wales) Order 2020My Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for introducing this order and for his characteristic clarity of exposition in doing so. Like others, I very much agree about the…12 May 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, like others, I very much welcome this debate, and indeed I welcome the compensation scheme in general terms. I also thank the Minister; I know my noble friend is…06 May 2020HANSARDVagrancy Act 1824My Lords, I very much support what we have heard from the previous speakers. I think that the country has witnessed the awesome challenges presented by rough sleepers as a result…23 Apr 2020HANSARDGypsy, Roma and Traveller Communities: InequalitiesMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Boswell’s compelling and personal speech. I declare my interest as president of the All-Party Parliamentary Group…25 Feb 2020HANSARDExtension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Adonis, although on this occasion, despite the rhetorical flourishes, I did not find myself in agreement with much…07 Feb 2020HANSARDWales: European Structural FundsMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, on this issue. I extend a great welcome to the noble Lord, Lord Thomas of Gresford; it is good to see him…05 Feb 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportMy Lords, I thank Members who have participated in this debate of enormous strength with many different contributions over a great range of issues. I think we all essentially…31 Oct 2019HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportMy Lords, on 14 June 2017 events occurred that have left a dreadful scar on the nation’s conscience. We cannot turn the clock back, but we can take urgent action, some of which is…31 Oct 2019HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportThat this House takes note of the Phase 1 report of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry.31 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Humphreys, whom I know well from the National Assembly and who always has valuable insights, for which I thank…21 Oct 2019HANSARDHousing: AccessibilityMy Lords, first, I thank the noble Baroness for all the exemplary work she does in campaigning on this issue. I am very happy to meet her to discuss this further. She will know…22 Jul 2019HANSARDHousing: AccessibilityMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness: all that she does in this area is very much noted. I will certainly look at the report. Obviously, this is an issue that concerns all of us.…22 Jul 2019HANSARDHousing: AccessibilityMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for that question. I had better be very careful about advice to the Treasury; when I was getting a briefing on this issue, my officials told me I…22 Jul 2019HANSARDHousing: AccessibilityMy Lords, the noble Lord is quite right on that point. Obviously, wherever planning is required, it will have to be compliant with the statement and guidance that the Prime…22 Jul 2019