Contributions
1,831 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Ahmad, for his extremely important statement to your Lordships’ House this morning. It was very well received, detailed and informative for…26 Jan 2024HANSARDMilitary Interventions OverseasMy Lords, we on these Benches fully support both rounds of the Government’s targeted actions to diminish the Houthis’ ability to disrupt maritime navigation in the Red Sea, and I…25 Jan 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, I do not have much to add to the debate. From these Benches, we fully support the amendments proposed by the noble Lord, Lord West, and the excellent way in which he…23 Jan 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for his continued engagement with us on all aspects of this important Bill. I would be grateful if he could pass that on to his officials as well. I…23 Jan 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]I thank the Minister for giving way, because this is an extremely important point. He mentioned with respect to my Amendment 5 that somebody will formally reach out. Does that…23 Jan 2024HANSARDAsylum: UK-Rwanda AgreementMy Lords, here we go again on Rwanda, with the treaty today and the Bill next week. Both are inextricably intertwined as the treaty is how Rwanda has been designated “safe”. I…22 Jan 2024HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2024My Lords, I thank the Minister for opening the debate today clearly and concisely, and I agree with much of what the noble Lords, Lord Polak and Lord Purvis, said. Today’s…18 Jan 2024HANSARDSir Edward Heath: Operation ConiferMy Lords, I will start by saying what a privilege it is to take part in this short debate. I will also say, as a proud Labour politician and Front-Bencher, that this debate goes…17 Jan 2024HANSARDImmigration Detention: Brook House InquiryMy Lords, in his original Answer, the Minister said that the Government are carefully considering the Brook House inquiry report and will respond in due course. Why has the…11 Jan 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord for that Statement with respect to an Urgent Question. It is important to say at the outset that His Majesty’s Opposition continue to fully…19 Dec 2023HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewMy Lords, I start by thanking the Government for this welcome Statement on the outstanding review of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Etherton, with respect to this matter.…19 Dec 2023HANSARDRefugees: Notice Period for Home Office AccommodationMy Lords, notwithstanding what the Minister has just told us, the reality for many refugees with newly granted status is that they are required to leave their accommodation, often…18 Dec 2023HANSARDPakistan: Afghans Eligible for Resettlement in UKMy Lords, I think the Minister said that the Government do not give a running commentary on the figures. However, the Minister for the Armed Forces said in the other place: “There…18 Dec 2023HANSARDFire Safety Regulations and GuidanceMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Gascoigne. I know he has done Questions before, but I think this is his first debate, so I welcome him to the Dispatch Box to speak for…14 Dec 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]May I say to the noble Lord that the answer he gave to me with respect to the Mail on Sunday story was a really good answer? I am seeking transparency, which we will come on to in…13 Dec 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to my Amendments 57 and 58. They are obviously probing amendments but may generate a little discussion because they are none the less important. Let me…13 Dec 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am pleased to follow my noble friend Lord West and, indeed, the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope. They have raised some important questions for the Committee to…13 Dec 2023HANSARDImmigration (Health Charge) (Amendment) Order 2023The Minister has just correctly defined statelessness and protected cohorts. To those who wrote the Explanatory Memorandum, all this is perfectly obvious, but for people like me…12 Dec 2023HANSARDPolice and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Codes A, B, C, D and H and New Code I) Order 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction to these revisions to the PACE codes. He outlined the reasons for the changes, which reflect the various provisions of the…12 Dec 2023HANSARDFormer Afghan Special Forces: DeportationMy Lords, 200 special forces are unable to leave Pakistan or are under threat of being returned there. They fought alongside our troops. Why have we let them down, and why are…12 Dec 2023