Contributions
537 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDLevelling Up: North-east EnglandMy Lords, a recent report by the Centre for Ageing Better said that the north-east has the largest proportion of older people in poor health, with three in 10 people aged 50 to 64…14 Dec 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023At end insert “but that this House regrets that the draft Regulations could dangerously weaken the restrictions on overseas political donations and allow foreign money to enter…12 Dec 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for her introduction. These regulations implement the provisions of the Elections Act to remove restrictions on overseas electors. Overseas voting…12 Dec 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Overseas Electors etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Penn, for her response. I also thank noble Lords for their contributions to this debate, although I was quite bemused by the frustration…12 Dec 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, it is pleasure to hear from noble Lords, in particular the noble Lords, Lord Scriven and Lord Hayward. I felt a bit nostalgic at the “Back to the Future” moment, when…24 Oct 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Franchise Amendment and Eligibility Review) Regulations 2023My Lords, these instruments would implement provisions in the Act to remove the automatic right of EU citizens to vote and stand in local elections in England and PCC elections in…18 Oct 2023HANSARDMayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023My Lords, this instrument applies measures relating to undue influence to police and crime commissioner elections, as well recall petitions and local referenda in England. These…18 Oct 2023HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, as stated, this instrument increases planning fees to address the funding shortfall in the planning application service. The new fees will increase by 35% for major…17 Oct 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I too send my best wishes to the noble Baroness, Lady Scott, who is not here today, as the noble Lord, Lord Hayward, mentioned. We wish her the best of health. This is a…19 Sept 2023HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023The noble Lord makes a critical point. We have to make sure that these issues are dealt with in a speedy, efficient manner; otherwise, it damages democracy and people lose faith…19 Sept 2023HANSARDWindrush Generation: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, we all owe enormous gratitude to the Windrush generation, who played a pivotal role in rebuilding the Britain that we know today. The Minister may recall that, during a…24 May 2023HANSARDSupported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) BillMy Lords, I am aware that I am the penultimate speaker in the last debate on a Friday, so I will be as concise as possible. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Best, for sponsoring the…21 Apr 2023HANSARDSupported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) BillBefore the noble Baroness sits down, I want to ask about the issue that my noble friend Lady Taylor of Stevenage has raised previously and I raised today about passporting funds,…21 Apr 2023HANSARDHousing: Conditions in Rented SectorFrom the latest English Housing Survey, the private sector has the highest proportion of non-decent homes, at 23%, whereas the figure is 10% in the social housing sector. While we…16 Mar 2023HANSARDHousing: Conditions in Rented SectorTo ask His Majesty’s Government what recent steps they have taken to improve housing conditions for both social housing and privately rented properties.16 Mar 2023HANSARDPackaging Waste (Data Reporting) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, we welcome this SI and agree with a number of points that the noble Baroness, Lady Parminter, made. The SI will enable data collection to inform fees to be paid by…21 Feb 2023HANSARDHigher-Risk Buildings (Descriptions and Supplementary Provisions) Regulations 2023My Lords, Dame Judith Hackitt recommended a new, strengthened regulatory regime to improve accountability, risk management and assurance for higher-risk buildings. These…21 Feb 2023HANSARDAlcoholic Beverages (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I will briefly address the points made. I thank the Minister for the detail in his address. The changes contained in this statutory instrument are relatively minor and…21 Feb 2023HANSARDMobile Homes (Pitch Fees) BillMy Lords, I rise briefly to show our support for the Bill, which aims to amend the Mobiles Homes Act. I appreciate the noble Lord, Lord Udny-Lister, for sponsoring the Bill in…03 Feb 2023HANSARDLocal Government (Structural Changes) (Supplementary Provision and Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, I declare my interest as a serving councillor in one of the finest counties in the country, Lancashire, contrary to what the noble Baroness, Lady Pinnock, might think. I…23 Jan 2023