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HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI know that. I may have misunderstood what the Minister said, but, if that was the case, I point out that that is not possible.03 Sept 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I may have misunderstood him, but did the Minister say that the Government would consider derogating from Article 3?03 Sept 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I have listened carefully to the noble Baroness’s response, but I wonder if she could help me to understand a point raised by the Minister. It appears from proposed new…11 Jun 2025HANSARDSentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) BillMy Lords, I, too, have not spoken before on the Bill. I understand the sentiment behind the noble Viscount’s amendment. As a former judge in Scotland, I do not demur from the…04 Jun 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 90 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb. The point made by the noble Baroness and by this amendment is not academic. Recently…28 Apr 2025HANSARDMigrants: Indefinite Leave to RemainMy son-in-law, Jair, came to this country more than 20 years ago. Since his arrival here and his obtaining right to remain, he has been permanently employed in various capacities,…06 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I rise to ask for a clarification, in view of the fact that the noble Lord, Lord Udny-Lister, said that he proposes to divide the House unless he gets a satisfactory…04 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillBefore the noble and learned Lord sits down, my recollection of 1999 was that the royal Princes specifically indicated that they would not wish to sit in this House. My further…03 Mar 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I apologise that I did not speak at Second Reading, but I have been listening to this interesting debate and it seems to me that Clause 5 is introducing the concept of…14 Jan 2025HANSARDHousing Supply and HomelessnessMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Warwick of Undercliffe, for initiating the debate. I also acknowledge the Library staff’s briefing paper explaining the obligations…05 Dec 2024HANSARDGreat British Energy BillMy Lords, I support the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Vaux of Harrowden. Like the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, in a past life I sat on the Front Bench where the…03 Dec 2024