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HANSARDNet MigrationMy Lords, can the Minister please assure the House that the Home Office has sufficient numbers of experienced and qualified caseworkers to deal with the increased numbers likely…25 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I must admit to being disappointed that the gracious Speech did not include details of the criminal justice catch-up and recovery plan, for which the Ministry of Justice…18 May 2021HANSARDCarrier Strike Group DeploymentMy Lords, I ask the Minister: how many small ships are left to protect the United Kingdom’s coastline, when those required to accompany the carrier strike group are taken away?28 Apr 2021HANSARDCommonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities ReportMy Lords, I declare two interests. First, I once had the honour and pleasure of serving with the King’s African Rifles and, secondly, as Adjutant-General I was an ex officio…26 Apr 2021HANSARDPrisons (Substance Testing) BillMy Lords, I strongly support the intention behind the Bill and am glad that the noble Baroness, Lady Pidding, began her excellent introduction with a tribute to the late Dame…16 Apr 2021HANSARDYouth Justice System[ Inaudible ]—the Minister to my noble and learned friend Lady Butler-Sloss indicates that the important question of the age of criminal responsibility may be raised in the Bill…23 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his considered response, particularly his assurance that the Government will be revising the guidance. I also thank all noble Lords who have…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillAmendment 92 is in my name and those of the noble Baronesses, Lady Finlay of Llandaff and Lady Whitaker, and the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin. As in Committee, I declare an interest…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillAmendment 77, in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Finlay of Llandaff, is an amalgam of the two amendments I tabled in Committee. It is also an amalgam of the amendments…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that considered response, and I also thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this short debate. I am very relieved to hear that NHS England and…15 Mar 2021HANSARDPrisons: Self-harm Among Women PrisonersMy Lords, is the Minister aware that correct nutrition can have a considerable impact on those considering self-harm? In asking this, I must declare an interest as president of…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill15 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Care SystemMy Lords, bearing in mind the number of young people in the care system who end up in the criminal justice system, can the Minister please tell the House whether the Government…08 Mar 2021HANSARDOperation MidlandMy Lords, I cannot resist asking the Minister whether the police treatment of the late Lord Bramall will ever be repeated.11 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 155 and speaking to Amendment 156 standing in my name, I must declare two interests: first, I am chairman of the Criminal Justice and Acquired Brain…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that considered response and the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, and the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby of Shulbrede, for their support. I am particularly…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill01 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, in begging leave to move Amendment 90—which I am most grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, for trailing and which might, with advantage, have been included in the…01 Feb 2021