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HANSARDIranian Regime: British CitizensI am very grateful to the Minister for giving way. On the use of language, could he say a bit more about the reluctance to call this out for what it is and to refer to hostage…27 Feb 2025HANSARDSocial Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2025My Lords, it is very good to be here today and I am glad to be able to contribute on this important subject. As we consider a proposed uprating of 1.7%, as compared with 6.8% last…25 Feb 2025HANSARDCounty Lines Drug TraffickingMy Lords, the Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill introduces new offences, which appear to have no connection to immigration, of possessing any specified article that…24 Feb 2025HANSARDMortgage Prisoners Inquiry Bill [HL]My Lords, I want to begin with a confession: I did not know much about the scandal of mortgage prisoners until just a few weeks ago. It surprised me how long this has been left…07 Feb 2025HANSARDEducation (Assemblies) Bill [HL]My Lords, I warmly welcome this debate. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, for her introduction, as well as the other noble Lords who have spoken. I look forward to the…07 Feb 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, like many others, it is a pleasure for me to speak in support of this Bill. I too pay tribute to the Private Member’s Bill in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady…13 Dec 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my interest as the Church of England’s lead Bishop for housing. Along with other noble Lords, I very much look forward to the maiden speech of the noble Lord,…18 Jul 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Best, from whose wisdom and experience I have personally gained such a lot. I am grateful for his contribution today. I…15 May 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I will rise just to answer the question that was put to me. First, I do not speak on behalf of the Church of England; I will be quite clear on that. We are not whipped…06 Mar 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I rise also to support Amendment 34. I will keep my comments brief because I fully support the statements from the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, and the noble Lord, Lord…06 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and PalestineMy Lords, to solve an argument, perhaps I will proceed with my question, with thanks. Last year, it was reported that the Government of Israel were considering plans to build a…29 Feb 2024HANSARDMyanmar: Health SystemMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, for securing this important debate and for his commitment to raising the profile of this important issue. This time nearly a year…29 Feb 2024HANSARDLong-Term National Housing StrategyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to promote a long-term national housing strategy, and to seek cross-party support to ensure its effective delivery.29 Feb 2024HANSARDLong-Term National Housing StrategyMy Lords, it is a great privilege to open this debate and I am grateful to all noble Lords who have signed up to speak. I look forward to hearing from the great wealth of…29 Feb 2024HANSARDLong-Term National Housing StrategyI am grateful to the Minister for outlining some of the Government’s response to the crisis, and indeed for referencing their own long-term strategy. Does she agree that seeking…29 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to those who have participated in this debate. Given the late hour, I hope they will forgive me for not going through the particulars; I am sure that…19 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I cannot speak on behalf of the Church of England. We are not whipped on these Benches, and I speak for myself. I do not know for certain whether Rwanda is safe or not,…19 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, I too support Amendments 54 and 55, to which I have added my name. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, and the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, for giving us the opportunity…19 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 91 I am grateful to my friends the noble Lords, Lord Scriven and Lord Blunkett, for their support. The noble Lord, Lord Scriven, is in his seat and…19 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill19 Feb 2024