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233 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, it is a particular pleasure to speak in the same debate as the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries of Pentregarth, from whose wisdom, when I was a very young…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I draw your Lordships’ attention to my interests as set out in the register, specifically with the Church Commissioners—a significant owner of agricultural and…07 Jul 2021HANSARDHomeowners: Cladding-related CostsMy Lords, four years on from Grenfell, one of the heaviest burdens being borne by those trapped living in unsafe buildings—whether due to cladding or otherwise—is simply not…24 Jun 2021HANSARDAnti-Semitic AttacksIs the Minister aware that the Union of Jewish Students has raised serious concerns that Jewish students and societies are now being targeted with really quite disgusting…18 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Fullbrook, whose wisdom I look forward to hearing more often, for an excellent maiden speech. I also refer to my interests, stated in…18 May 2021HANSARDHousing StrategyMy Lords, I thank my most reverend friend the Archbishop of Canterbury for sponsoring this debate. My personal interest and passion in tackling homelessness and creating good…24 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her response to this group of amendments, in particular to Amendments 72 and 102, to which I have added my name. I also thank her for her…08 Mar 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, I draw the Committee’s attention to my interest in criminal justice matters, specifically as chair of the Greater Manchester Police independent ethics committee, as set…09 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for proposing Amendment 152, which it is my privilege to co-sponsor, and, indeed, for her excellent speech in…27 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: “Everybody In” SchemeI thank the Minister for his replies to date and for his personal commitment to tackling homelessness in this country. He has already referred to the fact that many homeless…11 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: South YorkshireMy Lords, the Greater Manchester tier 3 proposals were the main UK news item across our broadcasting media for at least a week. However, to the best of my knowledge, at no time…22 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register, as chair of Operation Talla, the independent ethics panel. I speak in respect of those regulations imposed on Greater…25 Sept 2020HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, I begin by expressing my thanks to the parliamentary staff and fellow Members of this House, who have both welcomed me and helped me understand something of the workings…21 Sept 2020