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HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020This morning I spoke to some of our local councillors, who all said that the areas worst affected by the virus outbreak are the poorest ones. I therefore suggest that our battle…29 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillWhen this Bill emerges, it will define our place and reputation. Will we be proud to have been here? As the verse at the bottom of the Statue of Liberty says: “Give me your tired,…22 Jul 2020HANSARDChurches: Reopening of BuildingsI join the tribute to those who helped organise the online worship and thank all those who held Zoom services and fellowships for all they have done. There must be hundreds of…22 Jul 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodI checked, and Dublin Port has spent €30 million in preparation for the new arrangements after the European Union loses the United Kingdom. I decided to check the other side of…15 Jul 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings on Public Transport) (England) Regulations 2020It is mandatory to wear a face mask on a bus or train in Scotland and in England, but not in Wales. This gives us a bit of a difficulty. We must have continual understanding…08 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration: Detainee SupportMy Lords, first, the Minister will be aware of the report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons about the situation in immigration and detention centres during the pandemic, and the…07 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration: Detainee SupportTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that no detainee of an immigration removal centre is released without support for (1) finding, and (2)…07 Jul 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, what worries me is the continual denial of proper justice to so many people—it might lead to another Windrush. In 2005, 17% of Home Office immigration decisions were…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: MasksWe all know how indebted we are to certain centres that care for rough sleepers. But, unfortunately, some of these centres are unable to function and, shortly, folk who need help…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleI am sure that we all agree that the voluntary sector needs our immediate support, and we plead with the Government to do that, but we must avoid increasing the number of…12 May 2020HANSARDChild Refugees: Turkey and GreeceMy Lords, given the tragedy of Idlib, what action are we taking to bring about some sort of resolution to the terrible situation that we have known in Syria for so many years? Are…11 Mar 2020HANSARDHolyheadTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for the Port of Holyhead.02 Mar 2020HANSARDNet MigrationMy Lords, if we want a cap on net triggers, what about a cap on what is happening in Syria, in Afghanistan and in terms of climate change? These are things we must respond to, if…03 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I agree entirely about the lack of urgency. I also feel that there is a lack of enthusiasm for any sort of legislation that would mean more possibilities for people to…21 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Rogan, for trying to speak earlier. I look over the Irish Sea from where I live and I wondered whether I also had to cross that sea…08 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechI am so sorry.08 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords—08 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, listening to the Queen’s Speech, what drew my attention was the reform of the immigration regulations and that these would include restriction of freedom of movement. I…22 Oct 2019HANSARDAsylum Seekers: EmploymentCan I ask the Minister why, when other countries manage to hold their asylum seekers only for three months or perhaps for six months without being able to work, we keep them for…07 Oct 2019HANSARDAsylum Seekers: EmploymentTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review the length of time asylum seekers have to wait before being permitted to undertake paid employment.07 Oct 2019