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HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure and privilege to follow the excellent maiden speech of the right reverend Prelate—the Bishop of, and from, Manchester—so soon after his…21 Sept 2020HANSARDProbation Workforce StrategyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government how many probation staff will be needed to implement the Probation Workforce Strategy , published on 30 July.21 Sept 2020HANSARDProbation Workforce StrategyMy Lords, I sympathise with the Minister and welcome her to the Dispatch Box; she has not had much time to master the subject. I must admit that I find it simply amazing that the…21 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Military Operations and SupportMy Lords, following that question, training is vital for sustaining the continuity of military operations. Can the Minister inform the House whether the pandemic has had any…10 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 70, which is in my name and those of the noble Baronesses, Lady Hamwee, Lady Lister of Burtersett and Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb. I also wish…09 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThis draconian measure can only exacerbate that deterioration, which is why its use should be limited to 24 hours at most. I must admit that the Minister has confused me in her…09 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I have nothing to add to what the other speakers have said so powerfully. I look forward to the Minister’s response.09 Sept 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as co-chair of the All-Party Group on Speech and Language Difficulties. On 6 May, the chief executives of the British Dietetic Association, the…02 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I will concentrate on an amendment which I hope will be tabled in this House, even though it was defeated in the other place, proposing new Clause 7. This would limit…22 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: PrisonersIn view of the Government’s general acceptance of the very sensible recommendations of the independent advisory panel, will they make a further report on the progress of their…16 Jul 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeMy Lords, I make no apology for asking this Question again, and I will go on doing so until I get an answer. In June, the noble and learned Lord the Minister described the royal…15 Jul 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the reply by Lord Keen of Elie on 3 June (HL Deb, col 1357), when they will announce (1) the chair, (2) the timings, and (3) the terms…15 Jul 2020HANSARDLammy ReviewMy Lords, in 2000, Zahid Mubarek was murdered by a known racist psychopath in HMYOI Feltham. The case was eventually judicially reviewed by Mr Justice Keith. If more of his 78…02 Jul 2020HANSARDPrison SentencesMy Lords, can the Minister tell the House whether the Prison Service is happy with the current situation regarding short sentences?29 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesMy Lords, I thank the noble and learned Lord the Minister for his kind letter last Thursday. I would like to ask him whether the competition process for the delivery of unpaid…15 Jun 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that response. The prison and probation parts of the criminal justice system are in such a deep crisis—and not only because of the impact of…03 Jun 2020HANSARDRoyal Commission on Criminal JusticeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will announce (1) the chair, (2) the timings, and (3) the terms of reference, of the Royal Commission on criminal justice.03 Jun 2020HANSARDMental Health ServicesMy Lords—19 May 2020HANSARDMental Health ServicesMy Lords, does what the Minister has said apply to prisons and probation?19 May 2020HANSARDPrisons: OvercrowdingMy Lords, to ease over- crowding, the Government have said that they would release some prisoners early. Can the Minister tell the House how many have actually been released?14 May 2020