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HANSARDWindrush: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, first, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, for securing this debate and introducing it so eloquently. I also thank all noble Lords across the House for their…19 Jan 2023HANSARDCombined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2022First, I refer noble Lords to my entry in the register, which states that I am still a local councillor in Burnley. The regulations and orders under consideration today will bring…05 Dec 2022HANSARDHousing MarketMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Warwick of Undercliffe for introducing the debate so eloquently. I welcome this debate to consider the housing issues facing the UK today,…17 Nov 2022HANSARDDevolved Administrations: Intergovernmental RelationsMy Lords, the challenges we face—the cost of living crisis, the climate crisis and standing up to Putin—are common across our four nations and we need to face them together. Can…08 Nov 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety (Leaseholder Protections) (Information etc.) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, the Building Safety Act made provisions for the remediation of certain defects to buildings following the Grenfell tragedy and, in certain circumstances, gave…19 Jul 2022HANSARDDomestic Premises (Electrical Safety Certificate) Bill [HL]My Lords, first, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Foster of Bath, on introducing this Bill today and on his relentless and continuous campaigning on electrical safety. The Bill…15 Jul 2022HANSARDBusiness and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, over recent years, hospitality businesses across the UK have struggled, but the problems they face did not begin during the pandemic. As the cost of living bites, it is…14 Jul 2022HANSARDRefugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL]He was five.08 Jul 2022HANSARDUkraine Refugees: Mothers and Dependent Children Arriving in the UKMy Lords, first, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Loomba, for asking this question and for his work with the Loomba Foundation supporting widows. We have heard some very…07 Jul 2022HANSARDLocal Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2022My Lords, first, I refer noble Lords to the register, which details that I am still a local councillor in the finest borough in the country, Burnley Borough Council. I thank the…28 Jun 2022HANSARDLocal Authority and Combined Authority Elections (Nomination of Candidates) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, I again refer your Lordships to my entry in the register, stipulating that I am a local councillor in Burnley Borough Council. This instrument will update the candidate…28 Jun 2022HANSARDLocal Government (Exclusion of Non-commercial Considerations) (England) Order 2022It is Lord Khan, not Ahmad.28 Jun 2022HANSARDConstitutional CommissionMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, for securing this debate and introducing it so eloquently. It has been a pleasure to listen to the debate and hear from noble Lords…09 Jun 2022HANSARDPrime Minister: Meeting with First Ministers of the Devolved GovernmentsMy Lords, earlier this year, the UK Government published plans for the UK shared prosperity fund, which replaces the European Regional Development Fund and European Social Fund.…08 Jun 2022HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeMy Lords, it is a great pleasure and honour to speak today on this humble Address celebrating the Platinum Jubilee. As I walked into the Chamber today, I was delighted to see that…26 May 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I welcome the amendments tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes, to highlight the importance that provisions relating to electoral law are consistent with accounting…25 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillYes.25 Apr 2022HANSARDSouth-west of England: Levelling upMy Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Exeter for his Question and his excellent introduction to the issue before us. He is right to highlight the current…07 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I shall speak very briefly to Amendment 42. First, I have huge admiration for my noble friend Lord Dubs and the noble Lord, Lord Naseby, and I recognise the history of…06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I will briefly address the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Hayward. There is an anomaly. The Welsh Senedd has made this clear and made important changes so I am sure…06 Apr 2022