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HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I too support this amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Randall of Uxbridge. It is my privilege, as I travel around the world visiting Anglican provinces, often…27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the chance to speak in this debate. Probably the most harrowing date in my life as a bishop was when I had to give evidence in person to IICSA as the…27 Nov 2025HANSARDElection LawMy Lords, as an enthusiastic volunteer on the Learn with the Lords programme, I strongly applaud the Government’s plans to reduce the voting age from 18 to 16. In preparation for…18 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, Manchester’s famous Christmas markets are now in full swing. If you’re visiting my city any time in the next few weeks, until the last few days before Christmas, you are…17 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillDoes the Minister accept that, aggregated across the country, the effect of lots of local decisions by local authorities is that there is a calamitous shortage of legitimate sites…17 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, as well as Amendment 45 in my name, and that of the noble Lords, Lord Alton of Liverpool and Lord Watson of Invergowrie, I also strongly support the other amendments in…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of PracticeLike many, I am grateful that the interim advice that was issued and caused such widespread alarm was withdrawn, albeit belatedly. As the Minister has just said, we need to get…05 Nov 2025HANSARDHuntingdon Train AttackMy Lords, these Benches pay tribute to the train crew and others who responded so heroically. Our thoughts and prayers remain with all those who have been impacted. The traumatic…04 Nov 2025HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, while we are on the theme of supporting women, as I travel around I find that one of the greatest impairments to young girls completing their education is that they are…04 Nov 2025HANSARDGaza and HamasMy Lords, the last three functioning ICU beds in Gaza are in the Al-Ahli Anglican Hospital. In a time of transition, as we see, I hope, the elimination of Hamas, that will of…03 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I noted what the noble Lord, Lord Evans, has just said. Unlike my predecessor, I have no intention of trying to petition for parts of the diocese of Chester to become…03 Nov 2025HANSARDAdult Prison Estate: Support for Young PeopleMy Lords, the age when young people transfer from the youth system to the adult system is precisely the age when they are most trying to identify themselves and understand their…03 Nov 2025HANSARDDiplomatic Missions: Unpaid ChargesMy Lords, it is tempting to suggest that when the American President arrives, we call them not charges but tariffs, as that seems to be a word he finds much more popular. More…16 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill15 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. My wife and I own one apartment; it is in the West Midlands, and it is let out. Nothing in this amendment or any…15 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in this short debate. I thank my former boss, my noble and right reverend friend Lord Sentamu, for his support. His…15 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her comments. I declare my interest: I own, with my wife, one apartment in the West Midlands. It will not help me in any way if this amendment…15 Jul 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I added my name to this amendment. I am grateful for the powerful speeches from the noble Baronesses, Lady Thornhill and Lady Lister of Burtersett. They have left me…15 Jul 2025HANSARDTrial by Jury: Proposed RestrictionsMy Lords, it was my privilege this lunchtime to be with a group of young legal students with very diverse backgrounds except that they had all been through the care system—a group…14 Jul 2025HANSARDBlack RodMy Lords, as Convenor of the Lords Spiritual, I offer our heartfelt thanks to Sarah for the way she has welcomed and worked with those of us on these Benches over the past seven…09 Jul 2025