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HANSARDForensic Science Regulator BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who spoke in this debate. I am delighted to have the support of the noble Earl, Lord Lindsay, with his wide experience—including as chair of…19 Mar 2021HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021My Lords, I support the regulations. As the noble Lord, Lord Rennard, and the Minister said, they do not need a huge amount of discussion. They are very welcome, as they will…18 Mar 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillAt end insert “and do propose Amendment 2B in lieu—17 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, for tabling the amendment. We debated issues around…17 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillMy Lords, Amendment 3 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, is a good amendment and I support it. I look forward to the Minister’s response. The noble Baroness is…17 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Bill17 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord for that detailed reply to my amendment, which I will withdraw. We have had a good debate this evening on various aspects of the Bill and the rate…17 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) BillMy Lords, the amendment seeks to add a new clause. Its purpose is to require a report to be laid before both Houses of Parliament on the number of public lavatories and changing…17 Mar 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I draw the attention of the House to my relevant registered interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association, the chair of the Heart of Medway Housing…17 Mar 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I will not speak for long. I do not want to detain the House with a long debate. I thank everyone who has spoken. We have heard many very powerful speeches, and very…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak in support of Amendment 87B, moved by my noble friend Lady Kennedy of Cradley and supported by the noble Lords, Lord Russell of Liverpool and Lord…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThe speech, language and communication needs of victims of domestic abuse have to be properly addressed. I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Ramsbotham, for bringing this issue…17 Mar 2021HANSARDIndependent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration: Site VisitsMy Lords, the findings of the chief inspector are shocking and scathing about the failures in the preparation of a Covid-safe site, poor leadership, “inadequate oversight” by the…16 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Amendment 73, proposed by my noble friend Lady Royall of Blaisdon with my noble friend Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, and the noble Lord,…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I first declare that I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association, chair of the Heart of Medway housing association and a non-executive director of MHS…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am delighted with the amendments tabled by the Minister. I thank him very much; the amendments have my full support. I will at the appropriate time not move my…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am delighted to support Amendment 75, tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Burt of Solihull. As she explained, it will require the Secretary of State to issue a code of…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this group of amendments addresses marital rape, whereby rape could be committed by a UK citizen in a country that does not consider it a crime and, presently, no…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Amendment 52 moved by the noble Lord, Lord Marks of Henley-on-Thames, seeks to insert a new clause into the Bill. This issue was debated in Committee and I was clear…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Amendment 50 is proposed by my noble friend Lady Kennedy of The Shaws, along with Amendments 51 and 66. These amendments were debated in Committee and when my noble…10 Mar 2021