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HANSARDPost Office Horizon Compensation SchemeMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate and the noble Lord, Lord Beamish, for securing it. I greatly enjoyed hearing the maiden speech of the noble…27 Feb 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 2 ReportMy Lords, I want briefly to highlight that the Grenfell United bereaved families and survivors group said that a single construction regulator could be a significant step forward…27 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Pidgeon, my noble friend Lord Moylan, and the Minister for their contributions in this debate. We have heard so much in the Chamber…13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]I shall speak to all the amendments in this group standing in my name. We must support our most vulnerable people, and we believe that His Majesty’s Government should prioritise…13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, perhaps I might briefly address one of the suggestions of the noble Lord, Lord Goddard. I was present in the Chamber, as I frequently am, during the Football Governance…13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]I thank my noble friend Lord Moylan, the noble Lord, Lord Burns, and the Minister, who have all contributed to this short debate. It really is critical that we ensure financial…13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 64 in my name. This amendment places a responsibility on local transport authorities to ensure that bus services remain accessible, not just…13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am aware that we have already discussed various aspects of this amendment in the debates, so I will be brief. Before we move forward with significant changes to our…13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for his response. I also thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Pidgeon and Lady Grey-Thompson, and the noble Lords, Lord Hampton and Lord Berkeley, whose…13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 63 standing in my name. We are fully aware that fares must contribute to funding our public transport system, particularly when it comes to…13 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: Hospitality SectorMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer, but I am afraid that I have to challenge the validity of his data on what he refers to as the black hole. Please let me quote Paul…13 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions: Hospitality SectorMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Altrincham and at his request, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in his name on the Order Paper.13 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]13 Feb 2025HANSARDPublic Authority Algorithmic and Automated Decision-Making Systems Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions on the Bill, particularly the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, who brought it forward. In an era increasingly shaped by…07 Feb 2025HANSARDWater Companies: FinesMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, for securing this important debate. I also thank the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, because she highlighted the…06 Feb 2025HANSARDValdo Calocane: NHS England ReportMy Lords, it is a tragedy that, on average, 120 people are killed every year in Britain by people suffering mental illness. As the noble Lord, Lord Hanson of Flint, flagged last…06 Feb 2025HANSARDArmed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024My Lords, the Armed Forces (Court Martial) (Amendment No. 2) Rules 2024 aim to address challenges in forming court martial boards when senior officers are involved. A court…03 Feb 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityMy Lords, I start by thanking the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans for securing this debate. I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Moraes, on his maiden speech. I also…30 Jan 2025