Contributions
16 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDNational Minimum Wage (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I declare an interest. My colleague behind me was a member of the Low Pay Commission. I served 11 years on the Low Pay Commission. In fact, I remember its introduction…17 Mar 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorMy Lords, it is an absolute privilege to congratulate my noble friend Lady Dacres of Lewisham on an excellent maiden speech. I am sure all noble Lords will agree with me that she…22 Jan 2026HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025My Lords, I am pleased to participate in this important debate on the Budget. When I was thinking about my contribution, I was determined not to descend into tribal politics,…04 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am pleased to contribute to this debate. In fact, some months ago, I introduced a debate on retail crime. I think it is fair to say that there was support across the…19 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillWe can have a conversation about that at some stage. I thank the noble Lord.19 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I add my congratulations to the Minister, particularly on her skill in introducing such a wide-ranging Bill. My interest is parochial in the sense that, while there are…16 Oct 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My Lords, I will refer to the comment by the noble Lord, Lord Norton, about not everybody being interested in football. As a long-suffering Evertonian, sometimes that is not a bad…15 Jan 2025HANSARDTrain Crew ShortagesMy Lords, I think I was getting so excited by the debate. I think that all in this House would concur that the disputes of the railway industry were lengthy and to the detriment…05 Dec 2024HANSARDTrain Crew ShortagesMy Lords—05 Dec 2024HANSARDRetail Crime: EffectsThat this House takes note of retail crime and its effect on workers, the community and local economies.05 Dec 2024HANSARDRetail Crime: EffectsMy Lords, before I really begin this debate, let me say how impressed I have been today with some of the contributions on subjects such as stalking and homelessness. To turn to my…05 Dec 2024HANSARDRetail Crime: EffectsMy Lords, brevity is probably the call at this time of night. I thank all noble Lords for their contributions; all of them made excellent points—too many to repeat. Again, I thank…05 Dec 2024HANSARDCivil Service: PoliticisationMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Butler, for securing the debate, and I pay homage to his career and the recognition he has across the political divide. I have not come…28 Nov 2024HANSARDAutumn Budget 2024My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak in this extremely important Budget debate. I start by congratulating the Chancellor and her Treasury team on facing what is an…11 Nov 2024HANSARDAI Technology RegulationsMy Lords, I also express my good wishes to the Minister and say that my noble friend Lord Knight has raised an exceptionally timely Question on what is, increasingly, a major…30 Jul 2024HANSARDCommunity Sports: Impact on Young PeopleMy Lords, I am pleased to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wood of Anfield, and thank him for securing this important debate. It would be inappropriate for me to refer to the last…16 May 2024