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HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillAs I said earlier in my remarks, that was a decision with which I strongly disagreed then, and I strongly disagree now. He was plainly wrong in so saying.04 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: MoD HousingMy Lords, when I was standing in the shoes of the Minister, answering questions about our plans to put asylum seekers in military accommodation, noble Lords will recall the waves…30 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes Bill27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMay I ask one question? The Minister has not yet touched on the issue of Northern Ireland. Is it right that the Windsor Framework precludes the generational smoking ban coming…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, it is an honour to open Committee on this significant Bill. I have Amendments 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 126, which…27 Oct 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillI thank the Minister for her answer and her remarks, and all noble Lords who have spoken in this fascinating group. While the amendments themselves are not fascinating—because I…27 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI thank the Minister for giving way. Is it the Government’s position that they would like to see the publication of these decisions, but it is a matter for judges to decide? Or is…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, as foreshadowed by my noble friend Lord Davies of Gower, I have two amendments in this group that seek to amend the Front Bench disapplication provision for the Human…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI thank the Minister. I am obviously familiar with how difficult life can be at that Dispatch Box, and I have a great deal of respect for the Minister, who is of course deputising…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillPerhaps I may add one brief point in support of my noble friend’s amendment. The statistics clearly show that the abuse of student visas by people who come here, have a period as…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillThe noble Lord says, rather speedily, that it would undermine the intention of Article 31. How does he know what the intention is if it uses the words “coming directly”?13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, this is an interesting group with two distinct parts. I must confess that I am not immediately drawn to Amendments 184 and 185 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, Amendments 203F and 203G deal with the publication of tribunal decisions. First, I thank my supporters in this amendment, the noble Lords, Lord Faulks, Lord Jackson of…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI am grateful to the Minister for giving way. In this new piece of legislation on Articles 3 and 8, will the Home Office be able to certify in its new Bill that the new provision…13 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, irrespective of the underlying moral and policy question, as many noble Lords have already identified, the Bill in its present form is seriously procedurally flawed. I…12 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I once again declare my interest as a practising barrister and mediator in a set of chambers which specialises in public and planning law. The Government’s objective,…09 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Russell, for his support of the amendment. I rather agree with the questions that he asked. I look forward to seeing a copy of…09 Sept 2025HANSARDDaesh Crimes: Accountability (JCHR Report)My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, as we do week after week in the operation of the Select Committee. I have been in touch with our chair, the noble Lord,…09 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure Bill09 Sept 2025