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HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, it is a delight to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Amos. In a fully functioning democracy, we would have expected the Government to inform us about the constantly…18 Aug 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I make no apologies for drawing the attention of the House yet again to the state of our prisons. The United Kingdom continues to have the highest rate of imprisonment…18 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Support for IndiaMy Lords, the real extent of deaths due to coronavirus is unlikely ever to be known. We have seen television pictures of funeral pyres and patients clutching empty oxygen…27 Apr 2021HANSARDCommission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesMy Lords, the Statement does nothing to allay the fears of the black and ethnic minority community about this report. We seem to have come full circle from the report on the…21 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, the death of Prince Philip has left a huge void in Her Majesty’s life. Equally, the nation and people the world over have felt the same void. While we know that the end…12 Apr 2021HANSARDYouth Justice SystemMy Lords, the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss, is right to raise the question of the age of criminal responsibility, which at 10 years is the lowest in this part of…23 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Measures at UK BordersMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Clark of Windermere, was right in pinpointing the difference of opinion that seems to exist between what the Home Secretary has said and what the…04 Feb 2021HANSARDBurma: Military CoupMy Lords, the Minister has rightly mentioned our term in the rolling presidentship of the UN Security Council, where it is possible that the matter will be discussed today. While…02 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am pleased to contribute on my Amendment 50, which is supported by my noble friend Lord Paddick, who brings with him his vast experience in policing matters. The…27 Jan 2021HANSARDEducation: The HolocaustMy Lords, I was able to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during a visit arranged by the Holocaust Education Trust. There were more than 100 people in the party, mainly students,…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I wish to speak on Amendment 39, which is grouped with Amendments 37, 38, 40 and 43. Before I start, I just say how good it was to listen to the contribution that my…27 Jan 2021HANSARDPolice National ComputerMy Lords, we are facing a sorry state of affairs in policing issues in this country. First, despite the introduction of 20,000 new police personnel, we learn that a large number…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Small BusinessesMy Lords, we are aware that our diverse communities are substantially and adversely affected by the present pandemic. I have received a large number of complaints about SMEs,…13 Jan 2021HANSARDReligious Groups: Financial SupportMy Lords, I am aware of the valuable work that faith organisations do in our community. Temples, gurdwaras and mosques provide food parcels, and religious leaders provide…06 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I welcome any legislation which is designed to increase awareness of domestic abuse and provides strengthened support for victims with an effective justice system. The…05 Jan 2021HANSARDMalaria VaccineMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his opening Answer. Whenever there are cuts in public expenditure, the first things to suffer are projects connected with research and training.…09 Dec 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in settling claims under the Windrush Compensation Scheme.23 Nov 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, there are serious allegations of racism and racial discrimination against those who are dealing with outstanding Windrush compensation claims. The injustice has lasted…23 Nov 2020HANSARDChild TraffickingMy Lords, human trafficking is more lucrative than indulging in drugs. There is substantial evidence that women are brought into this country, particularly from countries such as…16 Nov 2020HANSARDAsylum SeekersMy Lords, the shocking event at Dunkirk must shame us all, particularly those who fail to accept that the pressure of migration has been with us for a very long time. It applies…29 Oct 2020