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HANSARDGuns Manufactured by 3D PrintersMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Harris, raises a serious point. Although, as the Minister said, there have not been too many instances, there have been quite a few where guns have…10 Dec 2024HANSARDPolice Officers: RecruitmentMy Lords, people might expect me to automatically assume that the Met is right in this argument; I do not. Having taken over in 2011, when we lost around £600 million, and when…10 Dec 2024HANSARDTackling StalkingMy Lords, I want to follow up on the last question, about online issues. I support today’s announcement of an extra 3,000 police officers, which is excellent. There will be 13,000…05 Dec 2024HANSARDCOP 29My Lords, this is a complex issue and I am a layman in what is a complex world. One thing which we are in control of but which we do not seem to make much progress with is…28 Nov 2024HANSARDNHS: Treatment of Children from Other CountriesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what policy they have in relation to the treatment of children from other countries who have life-threatening and rare diseases for which…21 Nov 2024HANSARDNHS: Treatment of Children from Other CountriesI thank the Minister for the reply. This really is a Question about trying to inspire the NHS at a time when it probably most needs it. Professor Owase Jeelani is a consultant…21 Nov 2024HANSARDNon-crime Hate IncidentsMy Lords, I support nearly everything that the noble Lord, Lord Austin, said. The recording of hate crime was a well-intended change, for the reasons he gave, but the definition…19 Nov 2024HANSARDPolice: Junior Cadet SchemesMy Lords, I support the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Bailey, about the strength and benefit of volunteer cadets. I appreciate the Minister’s point that these are down to…11 Nov 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsMy Lords, the Minister made a very good point, which is that we all ought to consider the package that is offered in the round. It is a comprehensive package, and not just about…29 Oct 2024HANSARDCPS Guidance: Intentional Police ShootingsMy Lords, first, will the Minister confirm whether the review that is taking place will include a review of the Sergeant Blake case and, if it does not, whether he would encourage…29 Oct 2024HANSARDPolice AccountabilityMy Lords, I broadly support the Government’s response to this review, but I will make a few comments about the case of Chris Kaba, Sergeant Blake and firearms officers. I am not…28 Oct 2024HANSARDCriminal Justice System: CapacityMy Lords, I support a smaller prison population, not just because there are not enough places for the people who have been sentenced but because there are too many people in…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPolice: Firearms OfficersI thank the Minister for that reply, and I apologise to the House for not reading out the Question, as I believe I should have. Obviously, this is a tragedy. It is a tragedy that…22 Oct 2024HANSARDPolice: Firearms OfficersTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following the acquittal of a police officer charged with murder in the case of Chris Kaba, what steps they plan to take to review the legal…22 Oct 2024HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, I rise with some humility, not having the background of the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Craig, or many of the experts we have heard today—I am sure will hear from more.…09 Oct 2024HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewIt is an incredibly serious issue, yet we all half laugh. The noble Lord has been the necessary grit in the oyster to remind everybody about the importance of what we are…09 Oct 2024HANSARDPedal CyclesMy Lords, I thank the Minister and everyone who has taken part, whether they agreed or disagreed with me. I really enjoyed the debate; I learned things and some really good ideas…12 Sept 2024HANSARDRural Crime: NFU Mutual ReportMy Lords—12 Sept 2024HANSARDPedal CyclesThat this House takes note of the safety and regulation issues involved in the use of pedal cycles on the road network.12 Sept 2024HANSARDPedal CyclesMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to have this debate. I thank the people who supported me in the ballot, the people who are speaking today, and of course the people who…12 Sept 2024