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HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, we on these Benches fully support Amendments 139, 140 and 145, in the names of my noble friend Lady Kennedy of The Shaws and others. The issues addressed in these…03 Feb 2021HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) Regulations 2021As an amendment to the motion in the name of Lord Wolfson of Tredegar, at end to insert “but that this House regrets that the Regulations only provide protection from eviction for…02 Feb 2021HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate, and the Minister for his considered response to the points raised. I agree very much with the noble Lord, Lord…02 Feb 2021HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) Regulations 2021My Lords, I have several declarations to make: I am a vice-president of the Local Government Association, chair of Heart of Medway Housing Association and a non-executive director…02 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Amendments 58, 59, 60, 74, 76, 77 and 79 are tabled in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Hunt of Kings Heath. I am grateful to all noble Lords who have signed up…01 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI think the Minister’s answer will again be yes, as she clarified this issue in her last remarks. Clause 22, on these other matters, says “a senior police officer must, among…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, how we protect, store and use data affects almost every aspect of our lives. The use of data to protect victims and catch the perpetrators of domestic violence, with…27 Jan 2021HANSARDNo-fault EvictionsMy Lords, I refer the House to my relevant interests as set out in the register. In March 2020, the Government made a commitment that no renter would lose their home due to…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Amendment 53, proposed by my noble friend Lady Armstrong of Hill Top, seeks to add a new clause to the Bill. Every noble Lord who has spoken in this debate has fully…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, first, I draw the attention of the Committee to my relevant registered interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. These Benches welcome and…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, like other noble Lords who have spoken in this debate, I am happy to give my support to the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher. I have great respect for the noble Baroness,…27 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I support the three amendments in this group, which raise important issues. It is right that the domestic abuse commissioner should also assess, monitor and publish…27 Jan 2021HANSARDWest Yorkshire Combined Authority (Election of Mayor and Functions) Order 2021My Lords, I draw the attention of the Grand Committee to my relevant registered interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I am pleased that the order is…26 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownMy Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing the Statement to the House today. I welcome a lot of what is in it but I wonder whether we are going fast enough to tackle effectively…19 Jan 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, first, I declare an interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. Secondly, I am very happy to support both Bills before us today, but I will want to…18 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I find myself agreeing with a lot of the comments of the noble Lord, Lord King of Bridgwater. I absolutely recognise the concerns of Members about the range of…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I am very pleased to take part in this debate. We have already heard some truly excellent speeches and I am sure there are more to come. I support Amendment 24, which…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI thank the noble Baroness and the Government very much for that. I am sure we can get an agreement and all come together. Thank you so much.13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for her very detailed response to this long and important debate. I want to push her a bit further. She said that the Government cannot…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeMy Lords, I refer the House to my relevant interests as set out in the register. On the Minister’s responses, the solutions are by no means world-class, world-beating or…11 Jan 2021