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HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.25 Mar 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Lord Speaker for taking the first line of my speech. It is such a positive point, and right that he should make it from the chair to show the whole…25 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I have the greatest respect for the Minister, but that was an extraordinarily disappointing response. The amendments merely asked the Government to consider these areas,…23 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to move this amendment. I will speak to Amendments 144 and 209 in my name and I will not trespass on others’ eloquence when speaking to their amendments…23 Mar 2022HANSARDElections Bill23 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 143, which has received such wholesome support from other Members of Your Lordships’ House. I can sum it up in four words: no taxation without…23 Mar 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.22 Mar 2022HANSARDFinancial Conduct Authority: Financial InclusionMy Lords, financial exclusion has dogged this nation for decades. It is a personal tragedy for individuals and holds individuals, communities and businesses back. Does my noble…22 Mar 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Borwick and with his permission, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a…22 Mar 2022HANSARDFinancial Conduct Authority: Financial InclusionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to require the Financial Conduct Authority to have regard to financial inclusion.22 Mar 2022HANSARDCultural Objects (Protection from Seizure) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this Private Member’s Bill debate. I congratulate my honourable friend Mel Stride, from another place, on introducing this, and my noble…18 Mar 2022HANSARDCOVID-19 Vaccinations: International AthletesMy Lords, my noble friend mentioned the ERP. Will he take this opportunity to congratulate David Ross and Nick Hytner, who so excellently chaired that group and all who were…17 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who participated in this afternoon’s debate. It is invidious to single out any noble Lord in particular, but in the contribution of the noble…15 Mar 2022HANSARDElections Bill15 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to begin day two of the Elections Bill, and to move Amendment 20 and speak to Amendments 120 and 122 in this first group. I give more than a nod to…15 Mar 2022HANSARDDigital Technology (Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate, as it was to be a member of your Lordships’ committee alongside colleagues who are speaking this afternoon. I declare my…11 Mar 2022HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this Second Reading debate. In doing so, I declare my interest as chancellor of BPP University and as a trustee of the Burberry…04 Mar 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillMy Lords, I know we are short of time, but I have a brief question for the Minister before she sits down. Regarding authorities for streets such as Tottenham Court Road and other…04 Mar 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this Second Reading. I congratulate my noble friend Lord Borwick and Peter Gibson MP on getting us to this stage. I will not, in any…04 Mar 2022HANSARDGambling AdvertisingMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath, on securing this debate. In doing so, I declare my interests, such as they are, as a non-executive director of the…01 Mar 2022