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HANSARDCovid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough SleepersI guess it is easy to sit on the sidelines and criticise but on the critical issue of homelessness this Government, and specifically the Secretary of State, Robert Jenrick,…12 Nov 2020HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeIn the Statement, the Minister in the other place said that “we are committed to the nuclear deal with Iran—the joint comprehensive plan of action, or JCPOA—as the best means…04 Nov 2020HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Protection of VictimsMy Lords, the Domestic Abuse Bill, as currently drafted, places an important duty on local authorities in England to deliver support for victims who are in accommodation-based…27 Oct 2020HANSARDGuantanamo Bay DetaineesMy Lords, I refer the House to my registered interests. It is absolutely clear that questions need to be answered by a number of international actors in this situation, and if…22 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I have no intention of delaying the House as I have made my views on this pretty clear. The noble Lord, Lord Oates, has been very clear and precise. I believe that the…21 Oct 2020HANSARDEU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint CommitteeMy Lords, as I mentioned at Second Reading of the internal market Bill, people across this country know that we voted to leave and tried to negotiate a mutual and sensible exit in…21 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow my noble friend Lord Sarfraz and congratulate him on his excellent speech. I also congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock. As my…19 Oct 2020HANSARDIran: UN Arms EmbargoOur abstention on extending the UN arms embargo was an error of judgment. China and Russia were always going to veto, to support Iran. Those three countries are not known for…08 Oct 2020HANSARDIran: UN Arms EmbargoMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I refer the House to my registered interests.08 Oct 2020HANSARDIran: UN Arms EmbargoTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to support an extension of the United Nations arms embargo on the government of Iran.08 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Oates, for his tenacity. We sat together on the Justice Committee some years ago, discussing these exact issues. As I stated at Second…05 Oct 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, the appalling treatment of the Uighur Muslims by the Chinese regime is horrific. Yet China is expected to be re-elected to the Human Rights Council next month. Sadly, it…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19Following the lead of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Rochester, I thank the Government for the clear, helpful and sensitive guidelines given to the Jewish community for…23 Sept 2020HANSARDNigeria: Religious ViolenceThe singer Yahaya Sharif-Aminu has been sentenced to death by hanging in the northern state of Kano. Will the Minister contact the Nigerian Government to ensure that due process…21 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am pleased to have added my name to this amendment, and I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Oates, for his excellent and thoughtful introduction. Non-EU citizens are…14 Sept 2020HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsNext month will mark the first anniversary of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs. I commend all those involved, especially Johnny Mercer, for putting the welfare of our veterans…09 Sept 2020HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent steps the Office for Veterans’ Affairs has taken to support veterans.09 Sept 2020HANSARDPost Office: Horizon Accounting SystemAs is clear for the individuals and families caught up in the Horizon disaster, life continues to be unbearable. I ask my noble friend the Minister to help me answer my friend…07 Sept 2020HANSARDForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeMy Lords, I declare my interests as stated in the register. The Statement concludes that the new FCDO will project the UK as an ever-stronger force for good in the world. “Good”…03 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Self-isolation Payment SchemeThe headline figure of £13 can be, and has been, taken out of context. Can my noble friend the Minister reconfirm that the payment will not impact existing benefit entitlements?02 Sept 2020