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HANSARDDelegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDMalvern Hills Bill [HL]My Lords, should Members wish to debate or object to this Bill, the appropriate time to do so is at Third Reading and on the Motion that this Bill do now pass, rather than on this…09 Jun 2026HANSARDMalvern Hills Bill [HL]My Lords, I beg to move.09 Jun 2026HANSARDMalvern Hills Bill [HL]That this House resolves that the promoters of the Malvern Hills Bill [HL], which was originally introduced in this House in Session 2024–26 on 22 January 2025, should have leave…09 Jun 2026HANSARDConstitution Committee08 Jun 2026HANSARDHouse of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]My Lords, the Companion is clear that First Readings are agreed without dissent. Therefore, I say the contents have it.03 Jun 2026HANSARDHouse of Lords (Alternative Second Chamber) Bill [HL]The Question is that this Bill be now read a first time. As many as are of that opinion will say content, and the contrary not content.03 Jun 2026HANSARDBuilt Environment Committee01 Jun 2026HANSARDConduct CommitteeMy Lords, under Standing Order 68, no debate is allowed on this Motion. I must therefore now put the Question that this Motion be agreed to.20 May 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeRetirement and Participation Committee 1. That a Select Committee be appointed to consider and make recommendations on the following proposals: (a) a retirement age for members of…18 May 2026HANSARDBuilt Environment CommitteeMy Lords, these Motions appoint the Select Committees and Joint Select Committees, and noble Lords to be members of these committees, in the new Session. I beg to move.14 May 2026HANSARDBuilt Environment Committee14 May 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Grand Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.27 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Garnier, for introducing this matter so fully. He started by saying that this was a troubling aspect of the law. I want to talk…05 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords, to build on the question from the noble Lord, Lord Marks, can my noble friend say something more about continuity of care when prisoners leave prison, whether they have…02 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I open by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Marks, for so fully setting out his and the other amendments in this group. I agreed with his opening points, and I support all…20 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, in my time as a family magistrate, I have dealt with the issue of contact centres a number of times. I want to make a point that the noble Lord, Lord Meston, did not…14 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillBefore my noble friend sits down, I just want to be clear about one aspect. She talked about mediators recommending only contact centres that are registered. Of course, very often…14 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, I am very pleased to support my friend, the noble Baroness, Lady Sater. We sat together as youth magistrates for many years at the old Hammersmith youth court. She has…06 Jan 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, this Bill aims to enhance the rights of victims within the criminal justice system, introducing measures to ensure that their voices are heard and offenders are held…16 Dec 2025