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HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesIn line with the practice of successive Administrations, this Government do not comment on the detail of internal security matters, but I can confirm that an electronic device was…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesIt is an interesting and potentially helpful question. I do not have jurisdiction over this building, either in the House of Lords or in the House of Commons—that is a matter for…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesMy noble friend is pressing me to comment on these matters. I cannot comment on security issues—nor would the House, I suspect, wish me to do so—except to say that the Government…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesIn short, no. I am trying to be helpful, as is my nature, but there are certain things I cannot be helpful with. One of them is anything that may give further information about or…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportI will certainly look into the points the noble Lord has mentioned. Most e-visas are accessible within minutes of a grant; in a small number of cases, they will take up to three…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesOn the latter point, the Government keep all matters, such as registration under the FIRS, under review at all times. Again, it is not appropriate to comment on any consideration…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesAgain, with due respect to this Chamber, this Chamber is not the place for me to outline how often, when, where and how the Government undertake security checks on buildings or…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesAgain, I would caution the noble Lord about jumping to conclusions as to who, what, where or when was behind the device that was found. I genuinely caution him on that but, with…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportFirst, the incident in Belfast a couple of nights ago was truly horrific, and an individual has now been charged with offences. It is right that he go before the court and that I…10 Jun 2026HANSARDConcealed Surveillance Equipment in Government Offices and VehiclesChina influences our political system in many ways, and the Government will not tolerate any foreign interference from any state actor targeting the UK. We have been consistent…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportThe noble Lord and his Government had jurisdiction over these matters for 14 years. The number of asylum seekers rose; the processing fell; the number of hotels increased; the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportThe Government began with a 28-day period when we inherited office in 2024. Following a pilot and an evaluation, we determined that the optimum period is 42 days. We have put in…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportThat is a very sound point. We are trying to consult with local authorities and work with them closely. We have put in place some 59 local authority support areas, where we have…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportMy Lords, the Home Office commissioned an evaluation of the 56-day move-on period, which has now been completed, following the pilot concluded earlier this year. The final report,…10 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026As ever, we probably do know but are not able to tell. That is a convention of this House because it is important. We have not published the Bill. We have to publish the Bill and,…10 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026I apologise to the Committee if I did not make myself clear. I thought that I had. I was asked a question about the Brexit reset Bill and whether any further information was…10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportThat is the intention. Throughout this process, we are trying to ensure that asylum claims are dealt with speedily—as quickly as possible. The points my noble friend has mentioned…10 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, these regulations form part of the Government’s wider programme of reviewing retained EU law to ensure that the statute book operates clearly and effectively within the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDAnimals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026.10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportThere has been lot of discussion around the right to work, and we have taken the view that it is not a route we want to go down at the moment. Ultimately, through the whole of…10 Jun 2026