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HANSARDPolice and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Codes of Practice) (Revision of Code H) Order 2023Just before the Minister moves on, reflecting on the answer he just gave me about the internal guidance, is that guidance publicly available? If so, has it already been written…31 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice and Crime Commissioners: Accountability ArrangementsMy Lords, given the concern there has been about the vetting of candidates for the police forces and the uneven procedure of granting face- to-face interview after assessment for…25 Jan 2023HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Syria, Afghanistan, Eritrea, Iran and SudanMy Lords, we learned from the Home Secretary and her team giving evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee that a hypothetical 16 year-old orphan from an African country such…24 Jan 2023HANSARDImmigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, I recognise that this is a very small change to the legislation but I am of course tempted to stray into other immigration and right-to-remain areas. However, temptation…17 Jan 2023HANSARDImmigration (Leave to Enter and Remain) (Amendment) Order 2023Does that include EFTA—Norway, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and Iceland?17 Jan 2023HANSARDDemocracy Denied (DPRRC Report)My Lords, I would like to follow that by also looking at how we can be braver, in both this and the other House. Much of the debate today has focused on a call for the Government…12 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice: Employment and DisciplineMy Lords, His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary’s report, published last November, said that “it is too easy for the wrong people both to join and to stay in the police.” One…09 Jan 2023HANSARDPolice: Appointments in PCC OfficesMy Lords, this Chamber has already decided that policemen facing charges should not escape those charges by resignation. Yet here we have a case of a new PCC appointing someone…21 Dec 2022HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Communications Data) (Relevant Public Authorities and Designated Senior Officers) Regulations 2022My Lords, we support these regulations, but I have a number of questions to ask the Minister and would like the whole House to reflect on the way regulations of this sort are…20 Dec 2022HANSARDMusic EducationMy Lords, I say to the noble Baroness, Lady Fleet, that this has been a very interesting debate. We have had a wealth of experience; musicians of every character from around this…09 Nov 2022HANSARDMusicians and Creative Professionals: Working in the European UnionMy Lords, I follow on from the noble Viscount, who talked about youth music. First, I declare my interest: I am the chair of trustees of the Parliament Choir, which will be…07 Jul 2022HANSARDCrime, Reoffending and RehabilitationMy Lords, this has been a thoughtful debate, and we have been treated to a glitterati of expertise. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for addressing the major issues before us.…30 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I shall address my remarks to the issue of the development assistance programme. Earlier, my noble friend Lady Northover talked about taking the long view. Taking the…18 May 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, Amendment 181 seeks an exemption from the immigration health surcharge for international volunteers who come to the UK to work with vulnerable adults and children.…10 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillI wonder if, in concluding, the Minister could indicate the deadline for when the 50 extra advertised posts have to be filled? She may have to do so in writing, I understand that.…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to my Amendment 79, which neatly follows the questions of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, about standing. On 13 January, the…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to talk after the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, who manages to enlighten us all with observations that might have passed us by…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I have attached my name to Amendment 65 and want to examine the cash and resources which the Government intend to put into the CMA. Talking of cash and resources, I was…09 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I appear to have come into this argument about consistency between the noble Lord behind me and my noble friend Lord Purvis. It strikes me that, if this Government are…02 Feb 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillThe Minister has mentioned the question of guidance twice. Guidance is not law, of course, unless it is. It exactly what it is meant to be: guidance. Given the importance of…02 Feb 2022