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HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeIf the individual mentioned has had that level of distress, I will apologise from the Dispatch Box for the intrusion into their private life and for the justification for a scheme…19 Dec 2024HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeWe have received more than 9,300 claims, and decisions have been made on 8,448 of them. Some claims have been turned down, which means that it is a bureaucratic process by its…19 Dec 2024HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeAs of the end of October 2024, the amount paid to individuals was over £99 million over 2,826 claims. Over 96% of the 9,322 claims received have now received a final…19 Dec 2024HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeThe noble Lord has got me there—if he allows me, I will reflect on that. Before I go on the welcome Christmas and new year break, I will make a telephone call to Sheffield and…19 Dec 2024HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeI second my noble friend’s welcome for Christmas and new year—in fact, I third his welcome, because I think we are all ready for that break in due course. He mentioned the…19 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductAs a Minister, my dealings with the police on a day-to-day basis are varied. I have found the police to be professional, forward-looking and aware of the need for accountability…18 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductMy noble friend will know that in the King’s Speech there was a proposal to establish greater accountability for the police, improve standards and review the work of the College…18 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductAs ever, I try to be helpful to the noble Lord on these matters, but he will know that there is an ongoing IOPC investigation into the police officer he has mentioned. I am not…18 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductAn independent watchdog is vital in ensuring the effective oversight of police complaints and investigating the most serious and sensitive cases involving the police. The…18 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductOne of the proposals that the Government are bringing forward, which I hope will help the noble Lord, is the investment in 13,000 community police officers. As part of that…18 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductThe Independent Office for Police Conduct is accountable to Ministers, as it was when the Opposition were in Government. There has been a recommendation from a review of the…18 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductI am grateful to the noble Baroness for her question. I must be honest, I do not have that information in front of me but I will report back to the police Minister. A police grant…18 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductI am grateful to the noble Lord for his question. It is absolutely vital—this goes back to the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Lexden—that investigations are done speedily and…18 Dec 2024HANSARDIndependent Office for Police ConductIt is the responsibility of police chiefs, police and crime commissioners, and mayors in areas where the mayors are responsible, such as the Mayor of Greater Manchester, the Mayor…18 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentAbsolutely—it is extremely important that we do that. The Government will make further announcements on the development of FIRS in the new year. They intend to have FIRS in place…17 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentI declare my interest that I was on the Intelligence and Security Committee at the time; I was one of the authors of the Russia report that my noble friend mentions. It is…17 Dec 2024HANSARDBorder Security: CollaborationI am grateful for those contributions from His Majesty’s loyal Opposition and the Liberal Democrat Benches. I have set out to the House on numerous occasions the record of the…17 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentThe Prime Minister is taking an approach that is in the interests of the United Kingdom. That approach is about challenging where necessary and referring strongly when we have…17 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentThe first answer is that the Government will take a long-term, consistent approach to China and the dealings we have with it. It is important that we co-operate where we can on…17 Dec 2024HANSARDUnited Front Work DepartmentI assure the right reverend Prelate that the UK Government take human rights seriously and will, when necessary, make representations and consider action against a regime, be it…17 Dec 2024