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HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, it is always a great privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Best, whose wisdom on housing is quite unparalleled. I draw attention to my own interests in social…25 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportMy Lords, I declare my interest as co-chair of the national police ethics committee. Despite the fact that the very first recommendation of the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, was…18 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I have added my name to a number of the amendments in this group; I could probably have added it to all of them. Like other noble Lords, I am very grateful for the work…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the Bill as an opportunity to address a number of what we call adverse childhood experiences. I suspect that, given the lateness of the hour, we are…09 Jun 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, this has been exactly the brief debate that I was hoping for on this matter. I am very grateful to all noble Lords for exercising restraint. I am particularly grateful…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, in moving this amendment, I am grateful for the help of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, which has worked with local enforcement teams in my diocese to help us…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillI thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. It has been characteristically good natured and very well informed, and I am very grateful in particular for the way…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillI thought that my amendment was never going to come. Amendment 249 stands in my name, and I am glad to support Amendment 252, to which I have added my name, and Amendments 250 and…14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill14 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights Bill14 May 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsMy Lords, I too welcome both trade agreements in recent weeks and congratulate His Majesty’s Government on achieving them. I know that in my diocese in Manchester, the large…13 May 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I begin by expressing my thanks to all noble Lords who have reached out to me following the announcement that I will be taking up the role of Convenor of the Lords…01 May 2025HANSARDKashmir: Increasing TensionMy Lords, I have had a number of distressed emails from Hindu leaders in my own diocese, and as faith leaders we are trying to see how we can respond to this incident. Will the…30 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, Amendment 62 in this group, in my name and that of the noble Earl, Lord Leicester, is also about a particular form of occupational housing. I need to declare an…22 Apr 2025HANSARDTackling Child Sexual AbuseMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to have this short session this evening. I also gave evidence at IICSA in person: I was an expert witness on Anglican religious…22 Apr 2025HANSARDConflict in GazaI am very grateful for the Statement that was brought to this House today. From these Benches, I echo the comments that noble Lords have made about the fact that Hamas must have…24 Mar 2025HANSARDSustainable Farming IncentiveMy Lords, I do not know whether I have an interest to declare. I am not a farmer but the Church Commissioners, who pay my stipend and working costs, are one of the largest…18 Mar 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]That the Bill do now pass.14 Mar 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]My Lords, as this will be my last opportunity to address your Lordships’ House on this Bill, I crave your indulgence for a couple of minutes. There are something like 92,000 care…14 Mar 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]That the order of commitment be discharged.05 Mar 2025