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HANSARDIndependent Football RegulatorDoes the Minister agree that, in the light of the manifest suitability of Mr Kogan to perform this important job—given, as the noble Lord, Lord Birt, said, his unique expertise…18 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillCan the noble Lord give some guidance on the issue of timing? As has just been indicated, if it were not obvious before this morning, it is now perfectly obvious that four days is…14 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, we have had an hour and three-quarters on this amendment and perhaps we should move on.14 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Shamash. The noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, speaks with enormous authority based on enormous experience, but we are considering an…14 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe noble Baroness says that this applies only to moments in time. Is she aware that Section 24 of the Mental Capacity Act applies the concept of capacity to allow people to make…14 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionMy Lords, the Minister is being uncharacteristically coy in declining to say the Government’s position on whether the extrajudicial killings are a breach of international law.…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, it is all very well saying that people who have come from a safe third country are not entitled to asylum here. That is the law; there is no doubt about that. The…11 Nov 2025HANSARDNational Insurance: PartnershipsMy Lords, will the Minister accept that it not speculation but fact that the legal services sector brought in exports worth £9.5 billion last year? Will he also accept that it is…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, and the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, accurately pointed out that a respect order may be made merely on the balance of probabilities—the…10 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillSince the Minister rightly accepts that there is a test of proportionality under the Human Rights Act, would it not be better to put it in the Bill, so that everybody…10 Nov 2025HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of PracticeMy Lords—05 Nov 2025HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of PracticeDoes the Minister agree that, today, it is the obligation of all persons, whether private or public, to comply with the judgment of the Supreme Court, whether they agree with it…05 Nov 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: MoD HousingThe Minister just acknowledged that speedy determination of asylum claims is essential to addressing this problem. You obviously need less accommodation if people can be moved on…30 Oct 2025HANSARDAntisemitism: UniversitiesDoes the Minister agree that all students are suffering from the conduct of extremists on campus? Does she agree that the right to protest does not include the right to disrupt…29 Oct 2025HANSARDAlleged Spying Case: Role of Attorney-General’s OfficeThe noble and learned Lord will know that the Court of Appeal recently stated that an “enemy” includes a country which poses a threat to the national security of this country. Is…27 Oct 2025HANSARDChinese EmbassyThe Minister mentions that all relevant planning considerations will be taken into account. Is it a relevant planning consideration that this country needs a new embassy in…23 Oct 2025HANSARDAlleged Spying Case: Home Office InvolvementMy Lords, I am one of many Members of the House who is finding it difficult to understand the reasoning of the Director of Public Prosecutions as to why the evidence was…21 Oct 2025HANSARDManchester Terrorism AttackMy Lords, I thank the Minister, the Front Benches and the right reverend Prelate for the sympathetic remarks they have made, which will be much appreciated by the Jewish…15 Oct 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I support Motion C1 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Cromwell. I repeat my interest, in that my wife owns properties in London which she rents out, from which I…14 Oct 2025HANSARDSecurity Update: Official Secrets Act CaseMay I ask the noble Baroness to clarify the answer she gave to the noble Lord, Lord Fox, on the important subject of transparency? He asked whether the Government will publish…14 Oct 2025