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HANSARDGrooming GangsWhy should Rotherham have to pick up the lion’s share of this bill when this is a national problem and it already has high council tax arrangements, while other parts of the…14 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: No-deal Ferry ContractsAre the Government planning an out-of-court settlement with the ferry companies or do they intend to contest the case?01 May 2019HANSARDIdentity CardsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what further discussions they have had, and with whom, about the benefits of the introduction of identity cards.30 Apr 2019HANSARDPrivileges and ConductMy Lords, I always follow very closely the words of the noble Baroness, Lady Hussein-Ece, because she has shown great courage over a few years in a number of contributions,…30 Apr 2019HANSARDIdentity CardsMy Lords, do not last week’s appalling statistics on the screening out by police forces of up to 80% of crimes such as burglary, mugging, theft, fraud, dangerous driving and even…30 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, made a specific recommendation with regard to the location of the talks and the conditions under which they would take place. Can the…29 Apr 2019HANSARDPolice and Crime CommissionersThe noble Lord, Lord Wasserman, proposed that some kind of recall procedure be introduced, as is the case for Members of Parliament who are elected. Will Ministers seriously…29 Apr 2019HANSARDPolice and Crime CommissionersMy Lords, the initiative of the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, gives us the opportunity to again express our concerns at the handling of sexual offences and the role of police and crime…29 Apr 2019HANSARDRetailers: Business RatesMy Lords, does the Minister believe that the relationship between the high street and online retailers is fair in terms of competition? This is a very simple question; it is…08 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThis is an abuse of our procedures. Can it stop?04 Apr 2019HANSARDTax: Short-term LetsWe have a long-term rental licensing scheme whereby landlords have to register long-term lets. Why can the Government not devise a scheme for short-term lets on the same basis?…01 Apr 2019HANSARDLiaison Committee ReportDoes the noble Lord the Deputy Speaker really believe that 11 people, some of whom are taking political positions—that is certainly the case with the Liberal Democrats and the…28 Mar 2019HANSARDLiaison Committee ReportMy Lords, I welcome the noble Baroness’s comments. Indeed, I recall her intervention last year. I need to place on record once again, on behalf of colleagues, our concern and…28 Mar 2019HANSARDIndependent Child Sexual Abuse InquiryMy Lords, the Minister has just told the House that this inquiry will not make findings of fact. Why then are the accusers to be heard in public session, transmitted all around…25 Mar 2019HANSARDIndependent Child Sexual Abuse InquiryTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to meet representatives of Falsely Accused Individuals for Reform (Fair) to discuss the operation of the Independent Inquiry…25 Mar 2019HANSARDIndependent Child Sexual Abuse InquiryMy Lords, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Edward Heath, Lords Brittan, Bramall and Janner, Paul Gambaccini and former MP Harvey Proctor were all prominent, all accused, and all treated by…25 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]My Lords, again, will the noble Lord declare an interest in this debate to help people outside understand where he is coming from?15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]Will the noble Lord declare an interest so that those outside understand where he is coming from?15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]Will the noble Lord please declare his interest?15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]There will be people outside watching this debate. Will Members declare an interest at the beginning of their contribution if they are hereditary Peers so that people understand…15 Mar 2019