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HANSARDComputer Systems: Independent TestingMy noble friend raises some good points and, as I said, the Government are considering the right way to do that. If I talk about some of the difficulties, it might illustrate this…12 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am afraid that I will not at this precise moment, but I again defer to the Home Secretary, who made his views very clear on operationalising the Bill. As my noble and learned…12 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, it is simply the introduction to the Bill, so I am not entirely sure I get the drift of the question of the noble Baroness.12 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillUnder the terms of the Bill, a person will be relocated if they have made a protection claim—that is, an asylum claim—in the UK. But, to be clear, we can also remove those who do…12 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for speaking in this group, and in particular the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, for his introduction. The UK and Rwanda entered into the…12 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillClause 1(3) is just a simple restatement of the various facts of the Bill.12 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, this is Committee, and I am speaking to the various amendments in this group. As I have just reminded my noble friend Lord Hailsham, we will get to another group which…12 Feb 2024HANSARDComputer Systems: Independent TestingMy Lords, that is clearly among the things that are being considered.12 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in the debate. The overriding purpose of the Bill is to ensure that Parliament’s sovereign view that Rwanda is a safe country is…12 Feb 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, throughout the preparation and passage of the Bill, we have been working closely with each of the devolved Administrations. Most of the provisions are UK-wide and are…30 Jan 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]That the Bill do now pass.30 Jan 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]My Lords, I extend my gratitude to all noble Lords who have contributed to the Bill, both on the Floor of the House and outside. We all agree that this piece of legislation is…30 Jan 2024HANSARDInvestigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a third time30 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, each individual case is different. I do not know the particular circumstances. It is important to stress that people from many different nationalities apply for asylum…29 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, quoting from the Bill in answer to the noble Baroness, it is “the person in question, based on compelling evidence relating specifically to the person’s particular…29 Jan 2024HANSARDEmergency Services Network: Critical Communications SystemMy Lords, the noble Lord has asked me a large number of questions. To reassure all noble Lords, there is no reason at all why Airwave cannot be extended beyond 2030. As for how we…29 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, as I have just said, the treaty makes specific provision that Rwanda will have regard to information provided about a relocated individual by the United Kingdom.29 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillThat the bill be committed to a Committee of the Whole House.29 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I am afraid I am not familiar with that part. However, I have just read out the relevant clause in the Bill that deals with specific individual circumstances. Any person…29 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillAs I have just set out to the noble Baroness, the Government takes a different view to those opinions. The noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby, asked about the costs of this partnership.…29 Jan 2024