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HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I am tempted to just say “I agree”, but it is important that we put some points on the record. I thank the noble Baroness for her amendments. Amendment 59 seeks to…08 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI always hope to be helpful to the noble Lord. I suggest that we consider those matters in some detail when we reach Clause 33. These amendments relate to the additional powers…08 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI hope that I have been clear with the noble Lord, Lord Davies of Gower, about what these amendments are for. As ever, as Ministers we all know that things are organic and in…08 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Cameron of Lochiel, for his comments. I do not think there will be very much difference between us on this, and he has made some very strong…08 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI remember moving amendments on supply chains during the passage of the original Bill; I think we had a friendly discussion on those at the time.08 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI am always pleased to know what my comrades in arms in both Houses have done, and it is important that the Government reflect on all points of view. I simply make the point that…08 Jul 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillAs the noble Lord knows, the Government are reviewing the issue of Article 8, but intend to do so in a way that examines judicial discretion on Article 8 and potentially looks at…08 Jul 2025HANSARDProceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025. Relevant document: 27th Report from the Secondary…07 Jul 2025HANSARDProceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025My Lords, before I address the content of this statutory instrument, I will briefly provide some background. The fight against money laundering is an important element of the…07 Jul 2025HANSARDProceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) (Threshold Amount) (Amendment) Order 2025I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Davies, for having a shared approach to money laundering. He is right to point to the fact that there has been a consultation on this matter.…07 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Festivals: Hate SpeechFirst, let me just say to the noble Lord that my right honourable friend the Culture Secretary is in urgent conversation with the BBC and has requested urgent clarification on…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Festivals: Hate SpeechI think that that is an eminently sensible suggestion. The BBC is independent of government. My right honourable friend the Culture Secretary has spoken and will continue to speak…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Festivals: Hate SpeechI say to the noble Lord that Glastonbury is a splendid, multicultural festival, celebrating the best in British and international music, and is a showcase. He will know that the…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Festivals: Hate SpeechMy noble friend goes right to the heart of the Question raised by the noble Lord, Lord Bellingham. Individuals from any community, in this case the Jewish community, have the…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Festivals: Hate SpeechI hope that I can again reassure the noble Lord. Legislation is in place, and his Government previously and this Government now want to see that legislation implemented when the…03 Jul 2025HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025My Lords, I am grateful for the contributions to what has been a thorough and testing debate. Having introduced the order on behalf of the Government, it is my responsibility to…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Festivals: Hate SpeechThat is a helpful suggestion. The noble Lord will know that this is a fluid discussion both with the BBC and internally within DCMS and the Home Office. I am repeating myself, but…03 Jul 2025HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025That the draft Order laid before the House on 30 June be approved. Relevant document: 30th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special attention drawn to the…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Festivals: Hate SpeechMy Lords, the Prime Minister has been very clear that there is no excuse for hate speech. Performers making threats or inciting violence should not be given a platform at any…03 Jul 2025HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025My Lords, this order was laid before the House on 30 June. I am grateful to the House for its consideration of this draft order, which will see three distinct groups proscribed.…03 Jul 2025