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HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 114 in the absence of my right reverend friend the Bishop of London, who is having to self-isolate due to having tested positive for…07 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his very full and considered response and all noble Lords for their contributions. The strength of feeling is strong and again I make the point…02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, in rising to speak to Amendment 48 tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, to which I have added my name, and Amendment 49 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope,…02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, in rising to support Amendment 35 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Kirkhope, to which I have added my name, I declare my interests in relation to both RAMP and Reset…02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillCan we be absolutely clear: the Minister is not saying that children could not be offshored if they are members of a family?02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI say to the Minister that 3 pm today is far too late for this debate, and we have not received it.02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendments 40 to 45 in place of my friend, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Gloucester, who greatly regrets that she cannot be in her place. She…02 Mar 2022HANSARDHigher Education ReformMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of the National Society. I thank the Minister for what is a very significant Statement, with wide-ranging implications for higher and…28 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I hold my hands up: I am one of those who, as the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, mentioned earlier, did not know much about this issue before we started this…28 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I have tabled Amendment 29, with the noble Baroness, Lady Lister. I declare my interests in relation to RAMP and Reset, as set out in the register. I have tabled this…28 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, if the names had not been filled on Amendment 28 then I would have added my name to it. I remind the House of my interests as set out in the register, both in RAMP and…28 Feb 2022HANSARDRefugees and Asylum SeekersCan the noble Baroness offer us any other examples of alternative interpretations of the refugee convention worldwide? If not, on what basis does she believe the Government are…28 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister. I take very seriously the commitment to ongoing conversations, because the important thing is that the sector and people like us can stay engaged…28 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI beg to move.28 Feb 2022HANSARDUkraine: Visa Restrictions for RefugeesMy Lords, I have every sympathy for the Minister trying to defend the indefensible. He has to do that; that is his job. However, what are we going to say to Poland and Moldova and…28 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill28 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I fully support the amendment from the noble Baroness, Lady Stroud, and my noble and right reverend friend behind me here supports it as well. I will speak to the…28 Feb 2022HANSARDAfghanistan Humanitarian Crisis: UK ResponseMy Lords, it is very good how much is being given. Operation Herrick cost us at least £22 billion and we managed to find that, so I hope we can release more generous aid rapidly.…09 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillAt Second Reading, we were encouraged to come forward with proposals for new routes and so on. We have done so. It is not good enough for the Government to say that we need more…08 Feb 2022