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HANSARDLocal Government (Disqualification) BillMy Lords, I approach the Bill from a somewhat Janus point of view. I welcome its contents but, rather like the noble Baroness, Lady Goudie, I am concerned about its nature, in…04 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the opportunity for his Elections Bill officials to have discussions with me about potential amendments which I might bring forward. That may…23 Feb 2022HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I seek clarification in the light of what I understand my noble friend to have just said. We had previously written, seeking on behalf of all parties and organisations such as the…08 Feb 2022HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022The noble Lord in his opening comments made reference to the previous SIs, which were debated in the Chamber on 4 March last year and which included a number of changes, as he…08 Feb 2022HANSARDRefugees: Mass DisplacementMy Lords, it is always a challenge to follow the noble Lord, Lord Alton, because he covers such a broad range with such expertise. In my brief comments, I will cover just one…06 Jan 2022HANSARDUighurs in XinjiangMy Lords, I think the vast majority of the population welcomes the Government’s decision to diplomatically boycott the Olympics along with other countries, but do they really…16 Dec 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy noble friend referred to sexual violence against women and girls. Can I clarify that this legislation actually covers all aspects of sexual abuse and stalking, not just that…13 Dec 2021HANSARDHIV and AIDSMy Lords, following on from the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Collins, but bringing it to this country, there is still a general perception that HIV/AIDS is a gay…01 Dec 2021HANSARDDissolution and Calling of Parliament BillMy Lords, I am late in the speaking order today, and I have therefore decided that I shall fillet the comments that I was going to make, because many of them have already been…30 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, as my noble friend Lady Wyld did earlier, I apologise for not being present at Second Reading. Like my noble friend, I had been diagnosed as a Covid sufferer only a few…27 Oct 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI thank my noble friend for that answer, but I ask her to clarify her use of the words “where there is evidence”. In these circumstances, somebody who is accused will be making a…27 Oct 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I first draw attention to my entry in the register of interests and my involvement with Dignity in Dying. What is striking about this debate is the variation in the…22 Oct 2021HANSARDIntegrity of Electoral ProcessesMy Lords, I have had the pleasure to write and speak privately to the noble Lord, Lord Tyler, to express my regret that he is leaving this Chamber. Therefore, I shall just briefly…21 Oct 2021HANSARDNational Insurance Numbers: Electoral RegisterMy Lords, I welcome the comments made by the Minister a few moments ago. I regard this as a substantial step forward in encouraging participation by attainers in elections, and it…22 Jul 2021HANSARDStrategy for Tackling Violence against Women and GirlsMy Lords, I am very much aware of the need to respond to the genuine and substantial concerns of women and girls in our society, but could I just take one moment to remind the…22 Jul 2021HANSARDPolice and Crime Commissioner By-electionMy Lords, following on from the question from the noble Lord, Lord Bach, can I suggest that the Minister looks also at the Elections Bill coming before both Houses in the near…15 Jul 2021HANSARDBBC: Dyson ReportMy Lords, I welcome the comments made by the ministerial teams in both this House and the other place over the last day or so. I also welcome the announcement by the DCMS Select…25 May 2021HANSARDMusic Festivals: Covid-19-related CancellationsMy Lords, I want to follow on from the question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Bassam, in relation to sporting events in general rather than high-profile ones. There are many…27 Apr 2021HANSARDPolice and Crime Commissioner Elections (Welsh Forms) Order 2021My Lords, I follow other noble Lords in congratulating my noble friend Lord Hannan on an excellent maiden speech. I wish him well for all his future speeches, which will, I am…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: May ElectionsLord Speaker, on behalf of the noble Lord, Lord Collins, and myself, I say thank you very much. Moving on to my supplementary question, first, I record my thanks and those of the…25 Feb 2021