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HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, the Minister mentioned the £10 million extra funding that will go to the Palestinian Authority. Can he explain why this Government are making that payment without first…10 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble AddressMy Lords, can the Minister confirm whether the Prime Minister and other Ministers have been using a WhatsApp system that permanently deletes official messages, and, if so, whether…09 Jun 2026HANSARDLebanon: Israel Defense Forces OperationsMy Lords, does the Minister have any sympathy for the people of northern Israel, who have been under constant bombardment from Hezbollah? Given that Hezbollah has made it…08 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeHave the Government actually conducted any research into whether unrepresented claimants receive lower awards than represented claimants, and if so why, to address the concern of…02 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, the gracious Speech said that His Majesty’s Government “will continue to pursue foreign policy based on a calm assessment of the national interest”. I hope that the…21 May 2026HANSARDLocal Government Pension FundMy Lords, can the Minister confirm that any new guidance in this context will approve the principles stated by the Law Commission in 2014 and upheld by the Supreme Court in 2020?…18 May 2026HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025My Lords, the Minister will know that this law is known as Martyn’s law—that is Martyn with a “y”—in tribute to Martyn Hett, who was one of the victims of the terrible Manchester…28 Apr 2026HANSARDStudent VisasMy Lords, the Minister will know that a further problem is that only one in six failed asylum seekers is then returned to their country of origin. What are the Government doing to…27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the House should take account of two factors. My understanding of the advice from the much-respected Jonathan Hall, the Government’s adviser on terrorism legislation, is…27 Apr 2026HANSARDAntisemitic AttacksThe Minister rightly said that it is vital for politicians of all parties to stand up against antisemitism. Does the Minister share my disgust at the comments of the leader of the…27 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I assure my friend, the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, that I shall seek to avoid pure wind. I share the disappointment of so many in this House, and indeed so many outside…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillNo one in this House is suggesting that, as the noble Baroness puts it, we should keep shtum. We have had 14 days of debate on the Bill.24 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingMy Lords, is it possible that the reason the Foreign Office did not inform the Prime Minister that it had overruled the security advice—which it is perfectly entitled to do—was…20 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, thanks should certainly be paid to the Minister for all her hard work in this area, but the House will also wish to thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Bertin and Lady…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I will say a few words in relation to Motion N1, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Walney, on extreme criminal protest groups. The House should be thanking the noble…16 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillWe are a self-governing House. If it is the will of the House that the noble Lord, Lord Marks, speak briefly from the Front Bench, I suggest that we should hear him.16 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I agree with the powerful speeches made by the noble Lord, Lord Banner, and my noble friend Lord Grabiner. I just want to emphasise two points on Amendment 248, to which…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, for confirming that she knows that already. I will comment, I hope politely, on Amendment 248D in the names of the noble Baroness,…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillWith great respect, I suggest to the noble Baroness that that cannot be right. If we approve this amendment today, the Bill goes back to the other place, and it is a matter for…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe noble Baroness is making a point that contradicts the words of the Bill, as the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews, has explained. Clause 31(1) says in unambiguous terms: “No person…27 Mar 2026