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HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, following the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, I rise to speak in favour of government Amendment 467F and at the outset say that my right reverend friend the Bishop of…22 May 2023HANSARDWindrush Lessons Learned Review: Implementation of RecommendationsMy Lords, many of the recommendations in the Windrush Lessons Learned Review also have implications for how the UK should steer its current refugee and asylum policy:…12 Jan 2023HANSARDResidential LeaseholdersMy Lords, in light of the commitment made by the big six lenders to accept mortgage applications for flats with building safety issues from Monday 9 January, will the Minister…12 Jan 2023HANSARDUK Aid to AfghanistanMy Lords, as we discuss aid to Afghanistan, surely it is also right that we consider those who have worked with us so faithfully on the ground over the years to deliver…11 Jan 2023HANSARDPrisons: Chaplaincy ServiceMy Lords, on Christmas Day, I was pleased to be able to visit my local prison and young offenders’ institute in Chelmsford, where I was taking a service. I had several…10 Jan 2023HANSARDFood BanksMy Lords, given the data published by the Trussell Trust in December which revealed that 57% of people referred to food banks who are in receipt of universal credit face…09 Jan 2023HANSARDHousing: Cost of LivingTo ask His Majesty’s Government, given the increased cost of living, what actions they will take to ensure that housing is affordable in relation to household incomes in (1) the…15 Dec 2022HANSARDHousing: Cost of LivingMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her Answer to what I know was quite a broad Question. However, this winter nearly 1 million private renters are at risk of being evicted, many…15 Dec 2022HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingMy Lords, building on the question the noble Lord has just asked, research by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has found that out of 3.9 million children living in relative poverty…13 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, I intend to be brief, but I wanted to speak in favour of Amendments 128, 129 and 130, addressing the Bill’s provisions on serious disruption prevention orders, adding my…13 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, I add my support to Amendments 146 and 147, to which my right reverend friend the Bishop of Manchester added his name—I know he regrets that he is unable to be here…13 Dec 2022HANSARDNHS Industrial Action: Government PreparationsMy Lords, even prior to the strikes, agency nurses were being brought in to ensure that shifts were safely staffed. I should be grateful if the Minister would set out what…13 Dec 2022HANSARDDomestic Abuse Victims: Housing BenefitMy Lords, in addressing this very important Question, I think we should also consider the experience of migrant survivors who may have insecure status or no recourse to public…12 Dec 2022HANSARDIran: Execution of ProtestersMy Lords, the news of the executions in Iran is deeply concerning and heart-breaking. I declare an interest as someone who originally comes from Iran and still has friends and…12 Dec 2022HANSARDUK Asylum and Refugee PolicyMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Twycross, for her gracious maiden speech and for mentioning the role of churches in local resilience forums. I look forward to hearing…09 Dec 2022HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is good to see this important Bill continuing its progression through this House. I begin by declaring my specific interests as the Church of England’s lead bishop…18 Oct 2022HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [HL]I rise to express very briefly my support for Amendment 23, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock. I welcome the Government’s restating at the Bill’s Committee…18 Oct 2022HANSARDSocial Housing (Regulation) Bill [HL]My Lords, I also begin by congratulating the noble Viscount, Lord Camrose, on his excellent maiden speech. Clearly, he has a whole set of skills and experiences that will ensure…27 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am delighted to follow my right reverend friend the Bishop of Guildford and I congratulate him on his excellent maiden speech. I warmly welcome him to the House and to…11 May 2022HANSARDWorldwide Displacement of RefugeesAs we heard the Minister say, the UN estimates that more than 11 million Ukrainians have been displaced from their homes since 24 February, more than 5 million have fled the…28 Apr 2022