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HANSARDLondon Olympic and Paralympic Games 2012: LegacyMy Lords, while I welcome the initiatives the Government take to support sport, and support the Question from my noble friend, will the Minister comment on sponsorship? We are…10 Oct 2022HANSARDRepatriation of Cultural ObjectsMy Lords, I do not wish to be churlish but I really must bring my noble friend’s attention to when this Question was raised previously and my own contribution. I asked at that…06 Sept 2022HANSARDChannel 4: Annual ReportMy Lords, the Government very rightly supported the headquarters of Channel 4 moving to Leeds. Those of us from Yorkshire are particularly proud that we now have that Channel 4…21 Jul 2022HANSARDGambling White PaperMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate is quite correct in what he says, and I support fully his remarks. I had responsibility in the Home Office in the 1990s for gambling and the…20 Jul 2022HANSARDAirports and Airlines: StaffMy noble friend is aware of the delays as a result of the need to look at security clearance for staff. This is particularly so with large numbers of new staff being required to…19 Jul 2022HANSARDMoney Laundering Regulations: Politically Exposed PersonsMy Lords, as one of those involved in the drafting of the anti-money laundering directives—and, unfortunately, often described by colleagues as an expert in money laundering, as…05 Jul 2022HANSARDBanks: ForgeryMy Lords, as one of those who drafted, or helped to draft, the anti-money laundering directives in Brussels—I emphasise that they were directives—I nevertheless have certain…30 Jun 2022HANSARDInsurance Industry: Travel PremiumsMy noble friend should surely be concerned about this level of age discrimination, which applies not only in this field but particularly in that of car hire. I understand that…28 Jun 2022HANSARDSpousal Visas: Processing TimesMy Lords, my noble friend has answered a question on the length of time for inquiries to be made and for decisions to be taken. This appears to be the case throughout…21 Jun 2022HANSARDMigration and Economic Development Partnership with RwandaMy noble friend knows my unhappiness with this provision. Indeed, I moved amendments in Committee on the nationality Bill to try to remove offshoring. As a former Immigration…15 Jun 2022HANSARDUkrainian Asylum Seekers and RefugeesMy noble friend will no doubt remember the United Nations scheme for Bosnian refugees. I was the Minister responsible for that in the 1990s. Can my noble friend confirm whether…07 Jun 2022HANSARDBorder Checks on Imported Goods: New IT SystemsMy Lords, pursuing the issue raised by my noble friend Lord Hailsham, I seem to recollect that at the time of the construction of the tunnel, we agreed in writing with the French…25 May 2022HANSARDHeritage Steam Sector: CoalMy Lords, can I raise a wider question with my noble friend? Not only are we talking about steam engines on rail, but about a very big element in society for steam traction…18 May 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I feel it necessary to say a few words because I was the Member responsible for bringing the amendments on offshoring to the House’s attention. I do not intend to make…26 Apr 2022HANSARDUK-Rwanda Asylum Partnership ArrangementMy Lords, my noble friend knows that this is a very controversial area of the Nationality and Borders Bill. I have moved amendments to the Bill, and we have had long debates on…25 Apr 2022HANSARDBritish Museum: Ethiopian Sacred Altar TabletsMy Lords, may I say to my noble friend that I fully understand his difficulties with this matter. It is a complex matter, as it is with many countries and these arguments about…30 Mar 2022HANSARDBarristers Leaving Criminal PracticeMy Lords, I declare my interests here. Can my noble friend say what further proposals there may be to allow solicitors to appear in the higher courts?17 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill08 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I hope that I will not bore you for long. I shall take careful note of the Chief Whip’s remarks but I am very pleased to introduce Amendments 100, 101 and 102. I thank…08 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for her responses and all noble Lords for their very important contributions on a really significant part of the Bill. I stand by what I said in…08 Feb 2022