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HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseMy Lords, I thank the Minister for answering on the Statement. We on these Benches, like many in this country, are shocked and appalled by the grooming gang scandal—there is no…08 Jan 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Abuse Inquiry: RecommendationsMy Lords, I am sure that all noble Lords will join me in thanking Professor Jay for her tireless work in leading the independent inquiry into these abhorrent crimes. Inquiries are…08 Jan 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, it gives me great pleasure to address the House at the outset of this important debate on behalf of His Majesty’s loyal Opposition. The Terrorism (Protection of…07 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductMy Lords, can the Minister elaborate on what steps the Government are taking to ensure that the appointments system for senior roles within the Independent Office for Police…18 Dec 2024HANSARDBorder Security: CollaborationMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement and welcome the Government’s decision to pause Syrian asylum claims. We welcome the fall of the Assad regime and wait to see what…17 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentMy Lords, the Government have recently decided to pivot back towards closer ties with China, with the Prime Minister saying he intends to pursue a “pragmatic” relationship with…17 Dec 2024HANSARDNon-Consensual Sexually Explicit Images and Videos (Offences) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a privilege to follow so many impressive speeches and a great responsibility to speak in support of my noble friend Lady Owen of Alderley Edge’s Bill to outlaw…13 Dec 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Victims and SurvivorsMy Lords, in addressing this extremely important topic I sincerely thank my noble friend Lady Chisholm of Owlpen for securing this debate, and thank all noble Lords who have made…12 Dec 2024HANSARDRetail Crime: EffectsMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hannett of Everton, for bringing this important debate to the House and for the work he has done and is doing in this important area.…05 Dec 2024HANSARDTackling StalkingMy Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing this Statement to your Lordships’ House. On this side, we welcome the Government’s announcement on stalking. I am sure that all noble…05 Dec 2024HANSARDRespect Orders and Anti-social BehaviourMy Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing this Statement to the House. As Conservatives, we stand against anti-social behaviour in all its forms. It is not right that people…03 Dec 2024HANSARDRespect Orders and Anti-social BehaviourI was not the Minister.03 Dec 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: WethersfieldMy Lords, it is deeply disturbing that the Government have broken a manifesto commitment by opening new asylum hotels, such as the one in Altrincham. Can the Minister tell this…28 Nov 2024HANSARDWalesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to strengthen the position of Wales within the United Kingdom.26 Nov 2024HANSARDWalesMy Lords, having witnessed the terrible storms in Wales, I, too, thank the emergency services for the services they have provided. Recognising the need to enhance Welsh…26 Nov 2024HANSARDPolice ReformMy Lords, having spent 32 years as a detective officer investigating crime in the police, I never thought I would ask this question, but does the Minister agree that it is…25 Nov 2024HANSARDCounter-Extremism StrategyFollowing on from the last question, what steps are being taken to address the growing threat of online radicalisation, particularly among young people, and to hold tech platforms…20 Nov 2024HANSARDIstanbul Convention: Article 59My Lords, under the previous Conservative Government, we passed the landmark Domestic Abuse Act 2021. If I may, I suggest that the Government should now build on our work to…12 Nov 2024HANSARDWales: Public ServicesMy Lords, the Budget delivered an additional £1.7 billion for Wales, and the Barnett formula means that Wales gets £1.20 of public funding for every pound spent in England. In…05 Nov 2024HANSARDChild Poverty: Benefit CapMy Lords, to continue the Welsh theme, 30% of children in Wales are living in poverty, according to the Children’s Commissioner for Wales, so I stress to the Minister the urgency…22 Oct 2024