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HANSARDDiocesan Stipends Funds (Amendment) MeasureMy Lords, if I may, I would like to ask just one question. Given that this is such an obviously good idea—that dioceses with money they can spare should be able to transfer it to…27 Jun 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I now have to go through a mass of amendments that are not to be the subject of debate today as they have been debated previously. I will proceed as swiftly as I can.22 Jun 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillLand is in sight! I call Amendment 286ZA. Amendment 286ZA22 Jun 2023HANSARDDefence: Support Ships and Type 32 FrigatesMy Lords, is it not customary, in the year which sees the Coronation of a new monarch, for the Royal Navy to be reviewed by the new monarch? Will His Majesty review the fleet in…20 Jun 2023HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, the Government say that two people who have shared a jointly owned home for years must be in a legal relationship if inheritance tax is to be deferred when they are…20 Jun 2023HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to make transfers of property between long-term cohabiting siblings exempt from inheritance tax.20 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillThe Deputy Chairman says that he is very content with the kind words from the noble Lord, Lord Scriven.07 Jun 2023HANSARDSouth West Rail Resilience ProgrammeMy Lords, what are the effects of the difficulties in the rail links on tourism to the particularly beautiful part of our country to which this Question referred?22 May 2023HANSARDFormer Chief Constables: Gross MisconductMy Lords, how can it possibly be right for former Chief Constable Mike Veale to have been able to dodge a gross misconduct inquiry in Cleveland for almost two years, while…22 May 2023HANSARDFormer Chief Constables: Gross MisconductTo ask His Majesty’s Government how many former chief constables are awaiting police gross misconduct hearings.22 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillLord Cromwell, are Amendments 105 and 106 not moved?09 May 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillAfter the human terrier, we continue.09 May 2023HANSARDPolice: Restoring Public ConfidenceThat the Grand Committee takes note of the case for restoring public confidence in the police.03 May 2023HANSARDPolice: Restoring Public ConfidenceMy Lords, this has been first and foremost a moving debate, not least because of the contribution of the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, on suffering in Northern Ireland, with which,…03 May 2023HANSARDPolice: Restoring Public ConfidenceMy Lords, I sought this debate to give your Lordships’ House an opportunity to consider the need to restore confidence in our country’s police forces, which has been seriously…03 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I thank the two noble Baronesses on the Opposition Front Benches for their valuable points, particularly relating to replacement windows. I am grateful, above all, to my…20 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration Bill20 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I move Amendment 247, brought forward by my noble friend Lord Northbrook, who sadly cannot be here today. I will also speak to Amendments 247A and 285 in this group and…20 Apr 2023HANSARDWest Papua: UN AccessIs it not clear that this small country is suffering grievously under a colonial oppressor, Indonesia, which is busily exploiting the country’s rich mineral resources and…17 Apr 2023HANSARDWindsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2023My Lords, we should recognise that it is entirely understandable that the Democratic Unionist Party should find it impossible to support the Windsor Framework in its current form.…29 Mar 2023