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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I reference my entry in the register of Members’ interests, and observe that it is a very British affair to spend 11 years discussing a planning matter. In that time, I…04 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I reference my entry in the register of Members’ interests as the Government’s independent adviser on anti-Semitism, a role to which the Prime Minister reappointed me…24 Jul 2024HANSARDCompany Directors: IdentificationBefore spring next year, 700 new Chinese fake companies will be registered every day. There are streets that have been targeted literally hundreds of times—dozens of times per…22 May 2024HANSARDCompany Directors: IdentificationTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to introduce legislation to require company directors to provide identification of who they are and where they live.22 May 2024HANSARDHigher Education (Industry and Regulators Committee Report)My Lords, I begin by referencing my entry on the Register of Lords’ Interests : I am the unpaid and independent adviser to government on anti-Semitism. I was warned on coming in…21 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I come to this from an entirely different perspective from that of the noble Lord, Lord Willetts, sharing literally no arguments with him. Therefore, I shall refrain…07 May 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, there are a couple of observations, one of which has been rather lost in the debate. The first one has not. I merely make the observation that I am increasingly…07 May 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I shall make a brief contribution to support the amendment moved by the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham. I want to make one additional point to add to the problems he…24 Apr 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill20 Mar 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy point was not in relation to the amendment; it was in relation to the fact that a significant number of people in the Jewish community have said to me that they anticipate one…20 Mar 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I have an entry in the register of interests. I seek clarity from the Minister. I may not need it, but I would like to tease it out, to see whether my interpretation of…20 Mar 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI beg leave to withdraw my amendment.20 Mar 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillI again reference my entry in the Register o f Lords’ Interests . I should specify, as others have, that I am an unpaid adviser to His Majesty’s Government on anti-Semitism, and…20 Mar 2024HANSARDExtremism Definition and Community EngagementMy Lords, I refer to my entry in the register of interests. The New British Union describes itself as the fastest-growing far right organisation. What criteria were used to…19 Mar 2024HANSARDPost Office Governance and Horizon Compensation SchemesMy Lords, there is an additional group of sub-postmasters affected by this scandal: those who paid the money back because of the potential or actual reality of dishonour in the…21 Feb 2024HANSARDImmigration Rules and Border SecurityMy Lords, my wife and I drove trucks for our family business regularly through Calais to Dover, and we are very aware of the weaknesses in the systems and pressures from people…21 Feb 2024HANSARDAnti-Semitism in the UKMy Lords, I refer to my entry in the R egister of Members’ I nterests . I would like to confirm with the Minister, and thank him if it is the case, that he announced three-year…21 Feb 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I would like to add a few facts to allow the House to consider how it makes up its mind on the principle and the detail of the Bill. The reality is that the Bill has…20 Feb 2024HANSARDLove Matters (Archbishops’ Commission on Families and Households Report)My Lords, I welcome this report and I particularly welcome the Church basing a report on something from scriptures. Far be it from me to ever advise anyone in the Church on the…08 Dec 2023HANSARDUK-Rwanda PartnershipMy Lords, will the refugees from Rwanda be put up in hotels?07 Dec 2023