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HANSARDNational Living WageMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer, but given that it was in September 2016 that the Living Wage Commission published its findings, that the Government took six years…17 Jan 2022HANSARDNational Living WageTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the recent rise in the rate of inflation, what plans they have to sustain the increase in the national living wage.17 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, in the Stephen Lawrence inquiry, one of the challenges we faced was that the police were investigating the police—they were marking their own homework. Although Kent…17 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I too support this amendment. It asks the Secretary of State to prepare an action plan and to show how it is being implemented or otherwise, so it is not asking that…12 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, since I have been gratuitously referred to, I ought to say some words. Archbishop Robert Runcie said, “A saint is a person whose life has never been fully examined.” All…12 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendments 90G, 90H and 90J, but I will concentrate on Amendment 90G. I declare an interest: when I was a vicar in Tulse Hill, south London—I was there…10 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I too support these amendments and thank the Government for their clarity; there were some other sections about which we were not sure in terms of their language. Again,…10 Jan 2022HANSARDFreedom of SpeechMy Lords, I, too, thank my noble and learned friend Lord Brown for his powerful speech, which is still ringing bells of challenge in my ears. On 6 January 1941, the President of…10 Dec 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I too support Amendments 4 and 17. What brings me to this conviction is a case in which the widows of four soldiers from the Royal Marines were asked to leave their…23 Nov 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, in light of the letter that appeared in the Times yesterday, I confirm that I am the former Archbishop of York, I am black—but I am not the holy Desmond Tutu. Any…22 Oct 2021HANSARDRailways: East Coast Main LineMy Lords, I declare an interest, in that I live a mile and a half from Berwick station. Most of us find these cuts to be stringent in terms of the daytime service, going from a…15 Jul 2021HANSARDFood, Poverty, Health and the Environment Committee ReportMy Lords, I am thankful to Members of your Lordships’ House who sent me their best wishes when I was created, by Her Majesty the Queen, Baron Sentamu of Lindisfarne in the County…10 Jun 2021HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their wonderful contributions to this debate. My time does not allow me to thank everybody, but all noble Lords gave wonderful, amazing…06 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityThat the Virtual Proceedings do consider the case for increasing income equality and sustainability in the light of the recent health emergency.06 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, I am grateful to the Government Chief Whip and the usual channels for granting me this opportunity to move a Motion that is very dear to my heart—thank you. I commend…06 May 2020HANSARDLooked-after and Adopted ChildrenMy Lords, I declare an interest. Margaret and I adopted a brother and sister; Davina was three and George was eight. Their long-term stay with us depended on a wonderful social…28 Jan 2020HANSARDFinancial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Naming and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019I know that the Minister will not want to go into areas covered by other departments, but will she at least commit to take seriously the question of the curriculum? Governments of…01 May 2019HANSARDFinancial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Naming and Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2019My Lords, I want to support the main thrust of the speech from the noble Lord, Lord Stevenson, about debt. Julia Unwin, who was chief executive of the Joseph Rowntree Foundation,…01 May 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Attorney General’s legal opinion on the Joint Instrument and Unilateral DeclarationMy Lords, I have had the chance to study the Attorney-General’s comments and I agree with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay, that the Attorney-General is right. There will…12 Mar 2019HANSARDFloods and Water (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019The Minister has been very clear about the benefits of regulation, particularly for the environment, which, as he said, were brought about through sheer hard work, campaigning and…22 Jan 2019