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HANSARDIllegal Migration BillFrankly, this is unacceptable. Without being rude, I say that the Committee must at some point have the impact assessment. How on earth can we make many of the judgments on…24 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I will just add my voice to the requests from various noble Lords across the Chamber for specific answers to these specific questions that have been raised; I think the…24 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, much of what I want to say about Clause 2 standing part of the Bill will be reflected in what I say on Amendment 13 in the next group, as otherwise I will end up…24 May 2023HANSARDFormer Chief Constables: Gross MisconductI join other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, and my noble friend Lord Bach, who have been campaigning on these issues for a considerable period of time.…22 May 2023HANSARDWar Widows’ and Widowers’ PensionsMy Lords, I join with others in very much welcoming the Government’s decision, which was announced yesterday and which the Minister has confirmed today. I also join with others in…18 May 2023HANSARDNational Crime Agency Investigation: Javad MarandiMy Lords, the National Crime Agency investigation into the Azerbaijan laundromat is extremely serious, with an alleged $2.9 billion in stolen money laundered through UK companies.…17 May 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I thank the Government for their Statement last week in the other place and for the opportunity to take it here today. As the House knows, His Majesty’s Official…15 May 2023HANSARDArmy Foundation College: Welfare Inspection RegimeMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to tag along, particularly as I had forgotten about that. The serious point that I want to make, following the contributions by all…11 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: PolicingWe all supported the actions of the police in enabling the Coronation to take place and praised them for it yesterday, but we also said that certain questions arose. I did not ask…11 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill11 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI was not going to say very much but I have been provoked by what the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, and the noble Lord, Lord Agnew, have said. I very much support the thrust of…11 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI thank the Minister for that response. I am somewhat reassured, because I believe he has his own personal commitment to this. However, as with many amendments that we have…11 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillCan I clarify that I was saying what I thought the Minister would say, not what I think?11 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillGood afternoon, everyone. I want to make just a few remarks on my Amendment 106D, which is obviously a probing amendment seeking some information on the Government’s thinking with…11 May 2023HANSARDCoronation: Policing of ProtestsMy Lords, we are all grateful to the police, our Armed Forces and others for ensuring that the Coronation was a spectacular success, seen across the globe. It is also true that…10 May 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, before I make my speech, let me make it clear that we will not support the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, in his amendment. Of course, we oppose the Bill, and did so at…10 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillWhat is the Government’s view on whether the SFO is working?09 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillIs it working?09 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillSpecsavers.09 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillI thank the Minister for his reply, although I also share that disappointment. I should have thought that the focus of the noble Lord, Lord Young, speaking on behalf of the noble…09 May 2023