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HANSARDKazakhstanMy Lords, where is our moral compass? These are Soviet-style atrocities, yet we are propping up the commercial law regime through our senior judges. The Minister does not appear…11 Jan 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords: GovernanceMy Lords, I beg to differ with my friend, the noble Lord, Lord Sterling, that this by any benchmark is the “finest revising Chamber in the world”. I am not sure what the benchmark…08 Dec 2021HANSARDFootball Clubs: Ownership TestI declare my interest as the fan-elected chair of the oldest fan group in world football, at Leeds United. Does the Minister agree that the Premier League is the biggest single…29 Nov 2021HANSARDNew HospitalsThe Minister said, just a moment ago, “whatever you call it”. When David Cameron was Prime Minister, he gave a pledge on district general hospitals and the definition of hospitals…18 Nov 2021HANSARDIslamophobiaImam Qari Asim, whom the Government appointed to assist with this in 2019, has been a magnificent ally in the fight against anti-Semitism and had a huge impact in West Yorkshire…15 Nov 2021HANSARDRacism in CricketMy Lords, a year and two weeks ago, Imam Qari Asim, who advises the Government on Islamophobia, and myself, who advises on anti-Semitism, wrote to the ECB offering advice and…10 Nov 2021HANSARDGypsies and TravellersWould it not be helpful to have a national website that identifies temporary sites? Indeed, would it not be quite possible for local authorities to be able to live-time the number…04 Nov 2021HANSARDRailways: East Coast Main LineThere is no polarisation where I live about the suggestion that most of the services from London to Retford and vice versa should be removed. How can businesses such as the…03 Nov 2021HANSARDNon-UK Residents: Property Ownership RegisterUnless I am mishearing, the Minister and his department are chomping at the bit to bring forward this legislation, so what advice could he give to those of us who would like to…02 Nov 2021HANSARDClimate Change: Global TemperaturesWhat is the target date for the Minister’s own departmental buildings to be carbon neutral?27 Oct 2021HANSARDHGV DriversIf I were a foreign lorry driver, I would go home for Christmas knowing that on 1 January I would get another big cash bonus to retake up a lorry driving job. Considering that,…26 Oct 2021HANSARDNet-zero Emissions TargetI have yet to meet a pensioner who has turned down free electricity. If the Government want to take the red wall with them on their environmental policies, why are they not…11 Oct 2021HANSARDFootball Grounds: Safe StandingTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the introduction of safe standing at football grounds in England.08 Sept 2021HANSARDFootball Grounds: Safe StandingI declare my interest as the elected chair of the Leeds United Supporters Club. Every supporters’ club in the Premier League backs safe standing now. What timescale is the…08 Sept 2021HANSARDRacism in SportI proposed six weeks ago to the Secretary of State that the Football Spectators Act 1989 be amended to include online hatred. Can the Government do that in advance of the online…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateUntil last week, British citizens who were four years old and younger returning to this country were not required to be tested while quarantining. Why was this change made last…06 Jul 2021HANSARDTourismMy Lords, four weeks ago, despite the increasing levels of vaccination, for the first time, the Government required children, including British citizens entering this country, to…24 Jun 2021HANSARDPassport and Visa MeasuresMy Lords, it is not a level playing field; working- class kids from the poorest communities in the neighbouring countries which are the cheapest to get here will lose out.…09 Jun 2021HANSARDNet MigrationLocal authorities have to project 15 years forward in their allocation of land for new housing. Can the Minister confirm that the ONS will be required to use the change of policy…25 May 2021HANSARDMobile Homes (Requirement for Manager of Site to be Fit and Proper Person) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I wholeheartedly back this important change to the legislation. If the law is not operable because it is technically wrong, it will create many foreseen circumstances…19 May 2021