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HANSARDImmigration SystemAs I have said—I hope I can say this again for the benefit of the House—students contribute to the cultural, economic and soft power of the United Kingdom. We have welcomed…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe Government have made a judgment, and in the White Paper we are trying to make a judgment about a number of issues. There is legal migration and the issues of who comes, how…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemI shall certainly meet the noble Baroness and the noble Lord, Lord Alton. Dare I say I have had some correspondence over the past 24 hours on this matter. We will reflect on it…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemI take on board what my noble friend said. I am very interested in culture as a whole—you do not need a degree to be a great footballer either. I understand that, but again, we…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe answer is yes.15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemWe will make changes to the Immigration Rules relating to the social care sector during the course of this year, but we are also putting in place a transitional period. There is a…15 May 2025HANSARDPensioners: ShopliftingMy Lords, all shop theft is unacceptable, and we are taking action to drive down retail crime. However, there is no official data to give an accurate assessment of the age of…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe right reverend Prelate makes an important point. Integration is about communities reaching out and understanding each other’s differences, but looking at the areas they share…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemThe Government want to try to operate a points-based system, but also to put some more rigour into the student post-graduation approach and to look at the fees around coming to…15 May 2025HANSARDImmigration SystemI am grateful to both the noble Lord, Lord Cameron of Lochiel, and the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, for their contributions, and I will try to answer them. I hope I do not…15 May 2025HANSARDPensioners: ShopliftingThe survey that has generated this Question was undertaken by one security firm, which found that only 5% of “pensioners” were undertaking shop theft. It defined “pensioners” as…15 May 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsAbsolutely. I am keen on having not just data sharing but data metrics and performance in the fraud strategy. The noble Lord’s point is extremely valid. There is a lot of good…14 May 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsThe noble Baroness has mentioned the fraudulent advertising duty, which, again, is a key part of the Online Safety Act. Ofcom assures me that it will consult very shortly, towards…14 May 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsMy noble friend can rest assured that under the Online Safety Act, which passed with an element of cross-party support but which has now been implemented by this Government, we…14 May 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsI will certainly look at that point. It is not within my direct responsibility, because this Question is about fraud. I live in a semi-rural area in north Wales myself and those…14 May 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsThrough regulation, including the Online Safety Act, companies are now required to stop fraudsters abusing their business models. All parties with a role to play should prioritise…14 May 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsI will certainly look separately into the noble Lord’s question in regard to BT and so on. He will be aware that since March 2025, Ofcom’s illegal content code of practice has…14 May 2025HANSARDForensic Science Regulator Draft Code of Practice 2025 (Version 2)That the draft Code of Practice and Regulations laid before the House on 20 and 31 March be approved.14 May 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsThe noble Lord makes an interesting point; if he will let me, I will take it as a representation for consideration in the fraud strategy. The Government are keen to look at any…14 May 2025HANSARDTelecommunications Fraud: Reimbursement of VictimsOne key area that we are focusing on in the revised fraud strategy is data sharing. I want to ensure that telecoms companies, telecommunications providers, platforms, the police…14 May 2025