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HANSARDVeterans Welfare ServicesI join the comments from the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, and my noble friend Lady Chapman, and note the work done by my noble friend Lord Cashman. The report by the noble and learned…22 Nov 2023HANSARDRwanda: Asylum Arrangements TreatyMy Lords, yesterday, the Minister could not answer a number of questions regarding the proposed treaty ratification process—its consents legislation —despite his usual courtesies.…21 Nov 2023HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am sure the Minister was referring to me. But, seriously, I thank him for that helpful introduction and for the briefings that he and his officials have organised,…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationMy Lords, does not the Rwanda judgment made by the Supreme Court make damning reading for the Government? Does it not expose once again the complete failure of the Prime Minister…20 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I will start with a few preliminary remarks, which are particularly important when we talk about foreign policy and defence. First, I welcome the noble Earl, Lord Minto,…15 Nov 2023HANSARDPolicing of Marches and DemonstrationsMy Lords, as the right reverend Prelate did, I thank the Metropolitan Police and all the officers who were on the streets of London ensuring that Armistice Day events were not…13 Nov 2023HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Sexual Orientation or Gender IdentityMy Lords, does this not go to the heart of the problem the noble Lord, Lord Duncan, has just outlined? The Minister gives us reassurances from the Dispatch Box and, as my noble…25 Oct 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, the noble Lords, Lord Johnson and Lord Sharpe, have done an excellent job in improving the Bill; there are no two ways about that. It is probably incumbent on me at this…25 Oct 2023HANSARDWar in UkraineMy Lords, obviously our attention is focused elsewhere at present for understandable reasons, given the current horrors in the Middle East, but can the Minister update us on the…25 Oct 2023HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2023Of course; my apologies.24 Oct 2023HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2023My Lords, I pay tribute once again to the work of the police, security and intelligence services. It is difficult but it saves lives and, as I know the Minister will agree, it…24 Oct 2023HANSARDAlcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023As I joke sometimes with other noble Lords, I am sure that if I do not do it, my comments will be read back to me. This is important to numerous people’s livelihoods. I will spend…24 Oct 2023HANSARDAlcohol Licensing (Coronavirus) (Regulatory Easements) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I say at the outset that we are not opposed to the SI, but I have a few comments to make. We cannot gloss over the fact—I will come back to why—that, according to…24 Oct 2023HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Security Act 2015 (Risk of Being Drawn into Terrorism) (Revised Guidance) Regulations 2023I am sorry to interrupt; I meant to include something else in my remarks. What the Minister is saying is very helpful. Can he comment—as far as he is able to—on the Home…24 Oct 2023HANSARDLong-Term Strategic Challenges Posed by ChinaMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow everyone in this debate. I particularly thank the noble Earl, Lord Howe, for his measured, calm and thoughtful introduction, which will, no…19 Oct 2023HANSARDAfghan InterpretersMy Lords, let us remind ourselves once again, as other noble Lords have done, that this scheme is for those Afghans and their families who risked their lives working with and for…18 Oct 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, I start by echoing something that the noble Lord, Lord Wallace, said: overall, we all believe that this is a good Bill. It is a step forward, and we welcome the changes…18 Oct 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesMy Lords, what confidence can this House have in the Government’s efforts to contain the spread of infectious diseases on barges when the Chief Inspector of Borders and…20 Sept 2023HANSARDFamily Migration (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)Can the Minister write to me with the current figures for applications outstanding and the average length of time spent waiting?20 Sept 2023HANSARDFamily Migration (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Paddick; I agree with much of what he said. I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, on her report and other…20 Sept 2023