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HANSARDFire Safety BillAt end insert “but do propose Amendment 4L in lieu—27 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I join noble Lord in paying tribute to the fire and rescue services, and the bravery they have shown recently and every day. But these heroes—they are heroes—are FBU…27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, we on these Benches are grateful for the movement from the Government that we have heard in the debate, including the inclusion of domestic abuse-related stalking in the…27 Apr 2021HANSARDForensic Science Regulator BillI beg to move that the Bill do now pass. In moving this Motion, I wish to make a few brief remarks. I would like to place on record my thanks to my good friend the honourable…22 Apr 2021HANSARDForensic Science Regulator BillThat the Bill do now pass.22 Apr 2021HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, on behalf of the Official Opposition, I want to make it very clear that we offer our full support to the Government on all matters of national security and public safety…22 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, my noble friend Lady Kennedy of The Shaws set out in detail the case for her amendments in Committee and on Report, and it is disappointing that they have been rejected…21 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, we on these Benches support the intention behind the noble Baroness’s amendment. The case for improved training is well made. The amendment’s wording does not dictate…21 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, the Government have accepted that a perpetrator strategy should be in the Bill and have brought forward their own amendment. As far as it goes, it is pleasing to see…21 Apr 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillMy Lords, I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Greenhalgh, for his engagement in this small but important Bill. I am pleased that it is finally now going to pass; this is the…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, first, I draw the attention of the House to my relevant interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association, a non-executive director of MHS Homes Ltd and…20 Apr 2021HANSARDPlanning: Net Zero Emissions TargetsMy Lords, I refer the House to my relevant interests as set out in the register. One problem is the timidity of the Government’s actions. When they had the chance to do something…19 Apr 2021HANSARDForensic Science Regulator BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to speak in Committee. Manuscript amendments are not possible…15 Apr 2021HANSARDForensic Science Regulator BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.15 Apr 2021HANSARDUK Citizenship: HistoryMy Lords, the test is not the only barrier that people can face to accessing citizenship. The High Court has recently upheld a ruling that the exorbitant fees that children are…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGypsies, Travellers and Roma: Racism and DiscriminationMy Lords, my good friend Conor McGinn, the Member of Parliament for St Helens North, was asked by Pontins to make representation to get its sites open last year, only to then…25 Mar 2021HANSARDHousing StrategyMy Lords, first, I declare my relevant interests as a vice-president of the Local Government Association, chair of the Heart of Medway housing association, a non-executive…24 Mar 2021HANSARDRegistration of Marriages Regulations 2021My Lords, I am delighted to support the regulations before the House. I welcome the modernisation of the system, which allows the details of a mother and father to be documented…23 Mar 2021HANSARDForensic Science Regulator BillMy Lords, I pay tribute to my honourable friend the Member for Bristol North West, Mr Darren Jones, for his success in the Private Member’s Bill ballot and for skilfully…19 Mar 2021HANSARDForensic Science Regulator BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.19 Mar 2021