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HANSARDDeparture of the Previous Home SecretaryMy Lords, perhaps I may ask two brief questions. First, and this is directed not just to the Minister but to members of his party, if they have not done so, will they consider…20 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, believe it or not, we are only five weeks into His Majesty’s new Government. I suspect that, if others around the Chamber feel like me, it probably feels more like five…11 Oct 2022HANSARDImmigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I asked a specific question. Can the Minister come back, if not today then in writing, about the amount that the Home Office is expending in legal fees in some of the challenges?…06 Jul 2022HANSARDImmigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the noble Earl for at least attempting to speak; it is always good to have some moral support from the Conservative Back Benches. I thank the noble Baroness,…06 Jul 2022HANSARDImmigration (Restrictions on Employment and Residential Accommodation) (Prescribed Requirements and Codes of Practice) and Licensing Act 2003 (Personal and Premises Licences) (Forms), etc., Regulations 2022I thank the noble Baroness for introducing an element of farce into today’s discussions. The thought of the “Minister for the 18th Century” trying to navigate his way through a…07 Jun 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I should point out that, if Amendment 39 is passed, I cannot call Amendment 41 by reason of pre-emption.06 Apr 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I speak to Motion B1. I thank the Minister for the way that she explained the Government’s view on this. Interestingly, we had a discussion in yesterday’s Cross-Bench…31 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, this has been an interesting 55 minutes or so. We always seem to be at our finest when we discuss problems that a lot of people seem to agree are insoluble, which is…22 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, who would have been presenting this amendment and making the argument for it—which is why on Report the precursor to this amendment…22 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMoved by As an amendment to Motion D, at end insert “and do propose Amendment 72B in lieu— 72B : After Clause 54, insert the following new Clause— “Intimidatory offences…22 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O FerriesMy Lords, the 20 minutes allotted for Back-Bench questions have now finished. We will allow a minute or so for the House to adjust itself for the next business, before we continue…22 Mar 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely and I invite her to speak.18 Mar 2022HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, Members are encouraged to leave some distance between themselves. If there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the…16 Mar 2022HANSARDEnergy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I warn noble Lords that there is likely to be a series of Divisions in the Chamber quite soon, so prepare to be interrupted.16 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I was happy to add my name to this amendment to give it a bit of cross-House balance. Like the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, I am an officer of the all-party…16 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Masham, is also taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.16 Mar 2022HANSARDEnergy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, there is a Division in the House. The Committee will suspend, in theory for 10 minutes, but if noble Lords were able to vote more quickly than that and indicate to me…16 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, with apologies to the House and particularly to the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, whom I should have called earlier—but it is early in the morning—I invite the noble…16 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.16 Mar 2022HANSARDStalking Protection OrdersMy Lords, could I gently take the Minister to task for the accuracy of some of the responses that he has been given in his brief? If training were in place for all first…16 Mar 2022