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HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadMy Lords, the Minister will not be aware, but I wanted to donate to the Democratic campaign on the internet. I could not do so, not because I am living in this country but because…22 Jan 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties: Donations from AbroadTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to control or limit donations from abroad to British political parties or pressure groups.22 Jan 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: AccommodationMy Lords, whether it is a local authority or the Home Office, there is the difficulty for families who are moved around too much that the children lose their education and…16 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Peace TalksDoes my noble friend agree that there has also been an increase in violence in the West Bank? Will the Government confirm that they are totally opposed to any expansion of…15 Jan 2025HANSARDImmigration: Human RightsMy Lords, I have been waiting 14 years to say to a Home Office Minister, “I like his answers”. The Minister mentioned a forthcoming White Paper on asylum and refugees. Can he use…13 Jan 2025HANSARDRetail Crime: EffectsMy Lords, I join in congratulating my noble friend Lord Hannett of Everton on initiating this debate and on his work on this subject over many years. I also serve on the Justice…05 Dec 2024HANSARDHumanist MarriagesOn behalf of my noble friend, and with her agreement, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in her name on the Order Paper.02 Dec 2024HANSARDHumanist MarriagesMy Lords, when the High Court ruled that the lack of legal recognition for humanist marriages was discriminatory, this was surely an argument for the last Government to do…02 Dec 2024HANSARDBBC World ServiceTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the BBC World Service.14 Nov 2024HANSARDBBC World ServiceMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend for that Answer. It is welcome that the Government have improved funding of the BBC World Service in the coming financial year, but is…14 Nov 2024HANSARDSmall Boat CrossingsMy Lords, my question is based on having been to Calais about a year and a half ago and talked to the NGOs working with people who were trying to get on the boats. Their feeling…13 Nov 2024HANSARDNewly Qualified Young DriversMy Lords, is the Minister sympathetic to the argument that there are quite a number of older drivers who are driving beyond the point when they are fit to be safe on the roads—11 Nov 2024HANSARDNewly Qualified Young DriversNobody here. Could that be dealt with? Granted, there is a difficulty in having enough driving tests at the moment, but would it not be a good aim for people, say, over the age of…11 Nov 2024HANSARDEducation: Early Years Attainment GapMy Lords, it is good news about increasing the funding for school-based nurseries. Can the Minister say something about childminders? Is there a danger that, if the number of…05 Nov 2024HANSARDCommunity and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, I welcome this debate and I am grateful to my noble friend for having initiated it. I declare my interests having been the chief executive and chair of a number of…31 Oct 2024HANSARDUnaccompanied Migrant ChildrenMy Lords, what the Minister said about the hotels being cleared is of course good news. What is happening to any children who arrive at the moment? If they are not going to…30 Oct 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords: Behaviour and CourtesyGiven that there is an element of politeness—quite properly—I wonder whether underneath that, when trying to get in on a supplementary, there is an element that people who are…14 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial Care StrategyMy Lords, I declare an interest, as a member of my family is a full-time unpaid carer. I suspect that many of us have unpaid carers in our families and, if we have not got them…10 Oct 2024HANSARDIllegal MigrantsMy Lords, I welcome the thrust of what my noble friend said, but I ask him to confirm that we must be careful about the use of “illegal” as applied to people who have crossed the…09 Oct 2024HANSARDBus Fares: National CapMy noble friend said that all options are on the table, which I welcome. Of those options, would she consider using her influence to ensure better co-ordination between buses and…07 Oct 2024