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HANSARDCourts and Tribunals: Sitting DaysMy Lords, before abolishing any element of trial by jury, does the Minister accept that the Government should prioritise improving the effectiveness of the Crown Court by swift…11 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillThe noble Lord was formerly a distinguished Minister in charge of planning. Does he not recall that, on several occasions, as a Minister, he called in planning applications and…11 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I support the amendment in the name of the noble Viscount, Lord Eccles, in particular. The noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, referred to a document, a copy of which I have in…11 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I will say a few words in support of the excellent presentation made by the noble Baroness, Lady Walmsley, of her Amendments 25 and 40. I would never accuse the Minister…11 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillIt is the Baldwin concordat.04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I was not proposing to speak on this group, but I have been moved to do so by the speeches of the noble Lords, Lord Finkelstein and Lord Pickles. As I do so, I make…04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI am grateful to the noble Lord for giving way, particularly as he has been so amenable to consultation throughout the process of the Bill. Is he saying that the passage of the…04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillWith respect, the Minister is not answering my question. Of course this Bill, once an Act, would allow the Secretary of State to spend money, but the implication of what he says…04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillOh, it was you.04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I particularly support Amendments 13, 29 and 30. Their effect would be that there was a sculpture but not a learning centre in Victoria Tower Gardens. In doing so, I…04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI absolutely agree and I will try to finish within the 10 minutes, and I believe that there is going to be a vote in a moment anyway. I believe that if the Minister were to listen…04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI did not quote the noble Lord.04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI am troubled by the Minister repeatedly using the term “world-class”. Could he give us some comparators that enable him to say that what is offered in this centre is world-class?…04 Mar 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 ReportMy Lords, given the rigour, skill and knowledge shown by Sir Martin Moore-Bick, and taking into account the question asked earlier by my noble friend, will the Government consider…27 Feb 2025HANSARDViolence Against Women and Girls on TrainsMy Lords, the slogan “See it. Say it. Sorted.” works best when, you having seen it and said it, there is someone qualified on the train to sort it. Does the Minister agree that…24 Feb 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayWell, my Lords, I have been looking forward greatly to today’s maiden speeches—without trepidation in the case of the noble Lords, Lord Katz and Lord Evans of Sealand. I…13 Feb 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayThe earlier part of the noble Lord’s speech was very moving and compelling, but a number of us have avoided burying this debate in a difficult discussion about the Victoria Tower…13 Feb 2025HANSARDPrevent: Learning ReviewMy Lords, I declare an interest in that I conducted the first Prevent review in 2011 and started what became the Shawcross review, which I strongly support. I thank the Government…13 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI am very grateful to the noble Lord, who I respect very much as a lawyer. To say that this applies strict liability is, with respect, completely wrong, is it not? All strict…12 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to act as junior counsel to the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee. I listened carefully to some comments that the Minister made on Monday, which alluded to…12 Feb 2025