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HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, what a great pleasure it is to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb. I understand and appreciate the intentions behind the Bill and, in particular, I…05 Jan 2022HANSARDIndependent Commission on the Constitutional Future of WalesMy Lords, as was already mentioned, the constitution is a reserved matter and, as such, the findings of this commission will be of little value in a UK context. Does my noble…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Davidson of Lundin Links on her excellent maiden speech today and say how very good it is to see her here in your Lordships’ House.…22 Oct 2021HANSARDPrime Minister: Meeting with First MinistersDuring the Covid pandemic, the Welsh Labour Government at Cardiff Bay have received substantial additional funding—indeed, billions—through the Barnett formula and other funding.…20 Oct 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I begin by calling noble Lords’ attention to my previous service in the Metropolitan Police. I look forward very much to my noble friend Lord Sandhurst’s maiden speech…14 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 (Public Services Committee Report)It is a real pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Pinnock and to speak this afternoon as a member of the Public Services Committee on the first report of the committee.…22 Jul 2021HANSARDProcedure and PrivilegesMy Lords, I shall be fairly brief, but to the point. I very much look forward to your Lordships’ House returning to some normality in September. This has indeed been a difficult…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRoyal YachtMy Lords, when such captains of industry as the successful business luminary, the late Sir Donald Gosling—who reportedly bequeathed some £50 million to the replacement of the…13 Jul 2021HANSARDPolice: Body-worn VideosMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that early release of material from body-worn videos would play a major role in preventing certain sections of the media and,…07 Jul 2021HANSARDDaniel Morgan Independent Panel ReportMy Lords, I too pay tribute to the family of Daniel Morgan and to the late Paul Flynn MP, who pursued this matter relentlessly on behalf of the family. The failure of the…22 Jun 2021HANSARDNapier Barracks Asylum AccommodationMy Lords, we have heard that the High Court found in the Home Office’s favour in a number of areas, not least in rejecting the claim that conditions at Napier amounted to inhuman…14 Jun 2021HANSARDBritain’s RailwaysMy Lords, as a frequent user of Transport for Wales and GWR from west Wales to London, I very much welcome this Statement. It is good to see the travelling passenger put at the…24 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I shall keep this contribution brief and to the point. Your Lordships will not be surprised to learn that, as a former Metropolitan police officer, I shall confine my…18 May 2021HANSARDRail Disruption: Social and Economic ImpactsThe current situation has brought about an intolerable level of stress and inconvenience to the travelling public, not least here in Wales on the GWR routes. It is a relief that…13 May 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, it is indeed a great but very sad privilege to join noble Lords in paying tribute to the life of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. I am of a…12 Apr 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I begin by congratulating the noble Lords on their maiden speeches. Noble Lords do not need me to remind them how significant this Budget was for the whole United…12 Mar 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Electoral ReformsMy Lords, the Minister will no doubt be aware that on Monday, foreign diplomats in Hong Kong were summoned to meet the head of the Chinese Foreign Ministry’s office in the…11 Mar 2021HANSARDAnti-slavery Projects: CommonwealthMy Lords, I speak as a very proud executive member of our own UK branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association here at Westminster. As we celebrate Commonwealth Day next…04 Mar 2021HANSARDStop and SearchAs a former police officer, I recognise the importance of stop and search as a tool—but training is a recurring theme in the report, which is clear that: “The results of our…03 Mar 2021HANSARDYnys Môn: EconomyGiven the unfortunate news that Horizon Nuclear Power has decided to drop its planning bid for Wylfa Newydd, does my noble friend agree that a freeport would transform the…02 Mar 2021