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HANSARDBallot Secrecy Bill [HL]My Lords, like other noble Lords, I spoke in the debate in July. I very much support the Bill. I want to make my own tribute to Sir David. I met him many times. He was a wonderful…18 Nov 2022HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, from these Benches and as part of the usual channels, I was very happy to agree the process outlined by the Leader of the House and Deputy Chief Whip and hope that we…15 Nov 2022HANSARDWestern Jet Foil and Manston Asylum Processing CentresMy Lords, what we have seen reported in the media is shocking—diphtheria, scabies and horrific conditions at the site. The Government have been in power for 12 years and we have…01 Nov 2022HANSARDWestern Jet Foil and Manston Asylum Processing CentresI should have said that I welcome the noble Lord to his new position and wish him well.01 Nov 2022HANSARDPolice National ComputerMy Lords, was any consideration given by the Government to the public perception of awarding such a vital contract to a company with such a shocking record? Can the Minister…24 Oct 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillCan I just endorse the comments from the Government Chief Whip? It is a formal process; let us get on with the business.19 Oct 2022HANSARDHousing: Leasehold PropertiesMy Lords, I have raised leasehold issues many times in the Chamber in recent years, and the response I receive is never unsympathetic to the problems of this tenure. The…17 Oct 2022HANSARDHousing: Leasehold PropertiesMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and declare my interest as a leaseholder.17 Oct 2022HANSARDHousing: Leasehold PropertiesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to either abolish or reform leasehold as a housing tenure.17 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, like other Members of the House, I thank Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her service to our United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Honour, duty and the service of…10 Sept 2022HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, it is my understanding that in the other place the Prime Minister is leading a debate on the energy crisis and her proposals. As it is a debate and not a Statement, can…08 Sept 2022HANSARDAvanti West CoastMy Lords, listening to the Answer, I am even more puzzled that the Department for Transport has awarded Avanti a £4 million bonus for operational performance, customer…07 Sept 2022HANSARDLeasehold ReformTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when they plan to introduce a Bill to reform leasehold as a tenure for housing.06 Sept 2022HANSARDLeasehold ReformMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I declare an interest as a leaseholder.06 Sept 2022HANSARDLeasehold ReformI thank the noble Baroness for that response. Can she go further and confirm that she will speak to the new Secretary of State and other relevant Ministers, when appointed this…06 Sept 2022HANSARDLeasehold ReformMy Lords, I have one final thing for the Minister to take back to the new Secretary of State. There are a couple of really good Private Members’ Bills on these issues, including…06 Sept 2022HANSARDLeaseholders: Service ChargesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they propose to take to ensure service charges paid by leaseholders are fair and reasonable.20 Jul 2022HANSARDLeaseholders: Service ChargesMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I declare my interest as a leaseholder.20 Jul 2022HANSARDLeaseholders: Service ChargesMy Lords, leaseholders are seriously disadvantaged in disputes with freeholders and management service companies about the service charges, ground rent or any other aspect of…20 Jul 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, it is quite clear that the Bill has been badly received across the whole House. Whole chunks of it have been taken out and it is in a very poor state, and it is clear…18 Jul 2022