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HANSARDState of Extremism ReportMy Lords, the Protecting What Matters document says that “we must be clear that we are a society built on shared values”. Do the Government accept that Britain is about far more…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 113. It has been on a bit of a circuitous tour of groupings, but I am pleased to say that it is back in group 1. I declare my membership of the…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to my Amendment 65A, through which I am pleased to have the opportunity to address the issue of instrument training. I confess that it is a dry subject, but…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDImmigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2026My Lords, the Minister will be delighted to hear that His Majesty’s Official Opposition do not oppose this order, and I am grateful to the Minister for bringing it before the…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDIslamic Revolutionary Guard Corps: ProscriptionMy Lords, now that the Government have published the National Security (State Threats) Bill, I can confirm to the Minister that His Majesty’s Opposition will work with the…11 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesMy Lords, I am sure the whole House will agree that this is a highly disturbing and troubling discovery, which demonstrates the severity of the espionage threat that we face…10 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for introducing these regulations. I am pleased to say from the outset that these Benches are broadly supportive of what the Government are…10 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026On that 23 June issue, once the Minister has ascertained what the situation is, could he write, letting me know?10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportThe Government talk up, of course, the number of illegal migrants and failed asylum seekers they have returned, but the Minister knows that the number of enforced returns—those…10 Jun 2026HANSARDMurder of Henry NowakMy Lords, this is an appalling and tragic case. The brutal murder of Henry Nowak, the lies told by Vickrum Digwa and the behaviour of the police officers involved have made it all…03 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Antrobus. I begin by declaring my membership of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Aviation, and indeed as an…02 Jun 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchMy Lords, there were two protests last weekend. One of those attracted widespread condemnation from the Prime Minister, the Mayor of London, the leader of the Liberal Democrats,…20 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a real pleasure to close this debate on behalf of the Opposition, and as ever I express my gratitude to His Majesty the King for delivering the gracious Speech. I…18 May 2026HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025Further to the issue raised by the noble Baroness, Lady Paul of Shepherd’s Bush, in her Question, Schedule 1 to the Act specifies that halls and hire venues are included in the…28 Apr 2026HANSARDStudent VisasMy Lords, 90% of Pakistanis who claim asylum enter the United Kingdom on a student, work or visit visa, as well as 87% of Bangladeshi nationals and 71% of Indian nationals. This…27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI will let the Minister know in a moment.27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, we return to this highly important matter once again. I know that the Government will not appreciate this, but it is our duty in this House to hold them to account for…27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillLeave out from “House” to the end and insert “do insist on its Amendments 439E and 439F and do insist on its disagreement with the Commons in their Amendments 439C and 439D.”27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I thank the opposition parties for their support, particularly the Liberal Democrats for their unswerving support and appreciation of the seriousness of the issue. I…27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Motions in his name, and I am pleased to see the government Amendments 11C to 11F to include guidance on evidence collection and the…22 Apr 2026