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HANSARDHouse of Lords: Legislative ProceduresMy Lords, leaving aside the question of whether that largely meaningless word “modernisation” is an appropriate one to use in this context, could the Leader of the House, in her…21 Apr 2026HANSARDEthics and Integrity CommissionMy Lords, when this commission arrives, if it ever does, will His Majesty’s Government ensure there is no unprofitable overlap with the excellent work being done by the Committee…12 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial Bill11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I think that the intent that the noble Lord, Lord Inglewood, and I had has been slightly misinterpreted. When the planning process—I use that general term, because, as…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillI support the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, and her Amendment 9. With the then Clerk of the Parliaments, I commissioned the first ever condition and survey of the Palace in October…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, this amendment is in my name and those of the noble Baronesses, Lady Walmsley and Lady Fookes, and the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts. Amendment 7, in the…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I cannot contribute with the degree of fluency and authority of those noble Lords who have spoken so far, but I have a question for the Minister and an observation. The…04 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My Lords, it would be useful to determine who has the Floor.02 Dec 2024HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, the Holocaust was a stain upon humanity. It must not be allowed to fade from our memories as the survivors—now a dwindling number—die. As we all agree, there must be a…04 Sept 2024HANSARDArtificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems Committee ReportThat this House takes note of the Report from the Artificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems Committee Proceed with Caution: Artificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems (HL Paper 16).19 Apr 2024HANSARDArtificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems Committee ReportMy Lords, it is a pleasure to introduce this debate on the report of the AI in Weapon Systems Committee. I am very grateful to the business managers for arranging an early debate;…19 Apr 2024HANSARDArtificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems Committee ReportMy Lords, 3 pm on a Friday afternoon is not a particularly auspicious time for a long final spot, but I am extremely grateful to noble Lords on all sides of the House who have…19 Apr 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, were it not for the thousands of human tragedies and broken lives that are part of the problem which this Bill attempts so clumsily to solve, we would be looking at…29 Jan 2024HANSARDResidential Leasehold for FlatsDoes the absence of these clauses lead the Minister to draw a conclusion which has general application—that Parliament is asked to consider far too much legislation, to be…30 Nov 2023HANSARDDeath of a Member: Lord JudgeMy Lords, Igor Judge was a man of warmth, courtesy, humour and wisdom. He moved seamlessly from being a giant of the law to a doughty defender in this House of the constitution. I…09 Nov 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 1986 (Serious Disruption to the Life of the Community) Regulations 2023My Lords, I make no comment on the merits of the policy that this proposal would introduce; it is the manner in which the Government have proceeded that has caused me, as it has…13 Jun 2023HANSARDPublic Order Act 1986 (Serious Disruption to the Life of the Community) Regulations 2023I think the noble Lord will know the answer, and it is no.13 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I am delighted to support Motion E1 in the name of my noble friend Lord Anderson of Ipswich. At a time when there is increasing concern about the balance between…06 Jun 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I am a signatory to this amendment, although some quirk of technology has meant that my name does not appear on the Marshalled List today. I am delighted to join other…06 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, for his kind reference to what I said in Committee and subsequently. In order to set the mind of the noble Viscount at…15 May 2023