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HANSARDPost Office Capture and Horizon ScandalsTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they will provide an update on the Post Office Capture and Horizon scandals.12 Feb 2026HANSARDPost Office Capture and Horizon ScandalsI thank the Minister for his Answer. My friend, Kuldip Gill, ran a post office in 1995 in my neighbourhood. He was accused by the Post Office of stealing £5,000. He protested but…12 Feb 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy Lords, I rise with a profound sense of responsibility because the issue before us goes to the very heart of our constitutional settlement: the integrity of our democracy. At…12 Feb 2026HANSARDNew Homes TargetMy Lords, in order to deliver these homes, local authorities need to co-operate with the Government, particularly in preparing local plans, allocating land, speeding up planning…11 Feb 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, I congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Coventry on her moving and illuminating maiden speech. I rise with a profound sense of solemnity and…26 Jan 2026HANSARDShamima BegumMy Lords, Shamima Begum was only 15 when she left the UK. The UN Commission on Human Rights expressed deep concern about the Government’s decision to deprive her of British…07 Jan 2026HANSARDNon-Crime Hate IncidentsMy Lords, it will be a sad day when police stop investigating non-crime hate incidents. In the last 10 years, I stood for Parliament twice, and I was the victim of such incidents…24 Nov 2025HANSARDFair Funding ReviewMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the reasons so many local authorities are failing to meet their housing delivery targets? What steps are being taken to…24 Nov 2025HANSARDCarer’s Allowance: Overpayments ReviewMy Lords, since the Government halted the recruitment of overseas care workers in July 2025, around 40,000 visa holders who came here in good faith to work in the care sector…18 Nov 2025HANSARDElon MuskMy Lords, for the last month or so, members of the Sikh community in the West Midlands have been experiencing deeply distressing incidents. Two Sikh girls were reportedly victims…04 Nov 2025HANSARDNew Homes TargetMy Lords, before I ask the question, I wish all noble Lords a happy Diwali. What role do local authorities play in achieving the 1.5 million homes target, and how are they…21 Oct 2025HANSARDRefugee Family Reunion SchemeMy Lords, if refugees living in the UK can demonstrate that they are in stable employment and contributing to society, and that their families would not be dependent on public…14 Oct 2025HANSARDNational Health Service RegulationsMy Lords, when the new Government came in, I heard that they were planning walk-in clinics. How is that progressing?16 Sept 2025HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyMy Lords, removing the two-child benefit cap would significantly impact minority communities, particularly those who have large families and are on low income. This would lead to…10 Sept 2025HANSARDPlanning Delivery: AccelerationMy Lords, one of the problems with developing houses is developers land banking. Do the Government have a policy or plan to stop developers banking land and building on it years…08 Sept 2025HANSARDArmed Forces: Recruitment and RetentionMy Lords, given the loyalty of Sikh soldiers in both world wars, there has been talk of having a Sikh regiment in the British Army for a number of years. Governments of both…07 Jul 2025HANSARDMigrants: Hotel AccommodationMy Lords, according to a report by Migrant Voice, in 2023 the Home Office received 1,500 complaints about migrant hotels. They included lack of privacy; having to share rooms and…01 Jul 2025HANSARDBusiness Rates ReformMy Lords, over the years I have run a number of small businesses. In England, any small business with a rateable value of £12,000 or less is entitled to a 100% rebate. Do the…23 Jun 2025HANSARDUnited Nations International Day of PeaceMy Lords, now that India is the fourth or fifth largest economy in the world, does the Minister agree that it is about time that India was a permanent member of the Security…09 Jun 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I wholeheartedly agree with the Government’s aim and the purpose of the Bill, which is primarily to stop people crossing the channel from France in dangerous boats.…02 Jun 2025