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HANSARDCladding: High-rise BuildingsLet me echo the sentiments expressed by the noble Baroness in relation to the victims of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. The Government are committed to taking the next steps…17 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, it has been my great privilege to steer this Bill through the Lords. I thank all noble Lords who have dedicated so much of their time to scrutinising the Bill. I hope I…17 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillThat the Bill do now pass.17 Jun 2025HANSARDCladding: High-rise BuildingsMy Lords, I have some excellent news for the noble Baroness. Fresh from the spending review, we can confirm over £1 billion of new investment between 2026-27 and 2029-30 to…17 Jun 2025HANSARDWildfiresMy Lords, it is a privilege to stand before you today to address the important topic of wildfire risk and the devastating impacts that wildfires can have on our communities. I…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, I am sure the noble Lord will understand that I cannot get involved in or discuss any individual donations, but I reassure him that we will ensure that we strengthen the…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, I hope the noble Lord can understand that I am not able to comment on any particular donations to parties. It is not for government to interfere with that. But he makes…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, I know the noble Lord has done a lot of research in this area, and we welcome that research. But, as I said in my previous Answer, we are committed to strengthening the…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009Let me assure my noble friend that the Government remain steadfast in addressing the threat posed by disinformation and foreign interference in our democratic processes.…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, the Government committed in their manifesto to protect our democracy by strengthening the rules around donations. We are currently considering a series of policy…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My noble friend makes an interesting point. I would not want to talk specifically about that example, but I can reassure him that the concern he shares with the House is a big…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009First, I thank the noble Lord for informing me. I know that he has great depth of experience in this area. Any suspected violations of donation rules fall under the jurisdiction…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, my noble friend alludes to an important theme in terms of donations. The rules around political donations must be abided by, regardless of the type of donation made,…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, to the noble Lord’s question, your Lordships will have to wait until summer, when we will set out our strategy. The Deputy Prime Minister is absolutely keen, in her role…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, my noble friend makes an interesting point. Just to reassure him, part of our strategy in the summer will reflect on the very issues that he is talking about, and in it…12 Jun 2025HANSARDPolitical Parties and Elections Act 2009My Lords, I share the concern about making sure that our democracy is fit for purpose in the modern world. There is a huge challenge ahead, which is why we will address in the…12 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillWith respect, I strongly disagree with the noble Baroness. The application is live. Subject to the passing of this Bill, there will be a new planning process, when the designated…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI thank the noble Lords, Lord Carlile and Lord Inglewood, and the noble Baronesses, Lady Walmsley and Lady Laing, for Amendments 3 and 10. I was saddened to hear the news of the…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillIf the noble Lord will allow me, I will address his point towards the conclusion of my speech. I have mentioned the academic advisory group, and this is a good opportunity to tell…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI thank the noble Lords, Lord Verdirame and Lord Goodman, and the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for Amendment 4, together with Amendment 4A, which, in addition, has the support of…11 Jun 2025