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HANSARDUkraine: UK and NATO Military CommitmentIt is the start of Armed Forces Week, so I begin by thanking them for all they do. We also reiterate our full support for the Government’s actions in Ukraine. In continuing this…21 Jun 2022HANSARDCivil Servants: Reduction in NumbersIs the Minister telling the House that, contrary to the experience of the vast majority of people in this country, including people I know, there is no delay in getting passports…15 Jun 2022HANSARDMigration and Economic Development Partnership with RwandaMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. However, I am afraid that the Statement, and the words of the Home Secretary in the House of Commons earlier today,…15 Jun 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Removal to RwandaMy Lords, we are told that the Prince of Wales has called the Rwanda policy “appalling”, and this morning, the Church of England—including esteemed Members of this House—said that…14 Jun 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 (Consequential Provision) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, and I thank the Minister for her clear and precise introduction to these new regulations. I associate myself with her remarks about…13 Jun 2022HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeMy Lords, it is a privilege to speak in this debate and to follow my noble friend Lady Hayman. She sought to remind us of some of the things that are important across our country,…26 May 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Wallace. It is a privilege to follow him and say that I agree with much of what he had to say and the way he said it. I also…25 May 2022HANSARDPassport (Fees) Regulations 2022I was waiting for the Minister to inform the Committee of the current figure for the backlog. She gave us the application numbers. The application number now is 3.2 million or…23 May 2022HANSARDPassport (Fees) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing the regulations. We look forward to her response to the various questions and comments. I very much agree with the remarks from the…23 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, in winding up, I start by saying how great it is that we can stand in this Chamber and debate these issues. Even if we fundamentally disagree, we can do that in the…18 May 2022HANSARDUkraine: UK Military SupportMy Lords, we remain united with the Government in their condemnation of Russia and the actions that they have taken so far in meeting this threat. Once again, we also recognise…11 May 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine: Visa Application CentresMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that, but why, despite the Minister’s best efforts, is a bureaucratic nightmare the reality for many Ukrainians fleeing war? The most alarming…28 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, let me start by saying that I totally agree with my noble friend Lady Chakrabarti; I totally agree with the noble Lord, Lord Kerr; I totally agree with the noble Lord,…27 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateMy Lords, in this House and across Parliament and beyond, as the Minister knows, we are united in our support for Ukraine and the actions the Government have taken. The courage…27 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I too will try to be brief, which does not always come naturally to me. I start by congratulating my noble friend Lord Hacking on his 50th Lords birthday, or whatever…26 Apr 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI beg to move.26 Apr 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House on Motion A1.26 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I will start by saying a couple of words about a couple of the Motions and will then concentrate my remarks on Motion L1, in my name, on modern slavery. On Motion A1,…26 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI turned around then because thought I was back in the Commons being heckled. That is why these amendments are so important. Very briefly, on Motion C1, in the name of the noble…26 Apr 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMoved by At end insert “and do propose Amendment 13D as an amendment in lieu and Amendment 13E as a consequential amendment—26 Apr 2022