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HANSARDUniversal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]That the order of commitment be discharged.05 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for another chance to address these amendments and support those brought forward by the Government. I am struggling a little with Amendments 13 and 25. I…04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I support the amendments that the noble Lord, Lord Murray of Blidworth, has just spoken to, for largely the same reasons that he does: we have many volunteers running…04 Mar 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I am grateful that we are debating the amendments in this group. I declare my interest, having lots of churches in Manchester that fall under the terms of the Bill. I am…04 Mar 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, I will begin by paying tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Austin of Dudley, who sadly is not able to be in his place today. As the noble Baroness, Lady Ramsey of Wall…13 Feb 2025HANSARDBiomass GenerationMy Lords, I am very grateful for the direction of travel indicated in the Statement. Perhaps I could just ask a couple of questions. First, I was struck by the comments of the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDRosebank and Jackdaw OilfieldsPerhaps I might make it a bit wider, to avoid putting the Minister in a difficult situation. We have heard that there are a number of projects that have previously been approved…12 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I support the amendments of the noble Lord, Lord Murray of Blidworth, in this group. As the Bishop of Manchester, I have got something like 400 churches and church halls…12 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I will speak in favour of the amendments in this group, particularly that in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Faulkner of Worcester. I have an interest to declare, in…10 Feb 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewMy Lords, I declare my interest as co-chair of the national police ethics committee. In your Lordships’ House next week, we will begin Committee on the very important Terrorism…29 Jan 2025HANSARDFuture Homes StandardMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of a housing association. Housing associations are a key provider of homes for those who can least afford high energy bills. What support…29 Jan 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I support all the amendments in this group. I also want to communicate the support of my right reverend friend the Bishop of London, who apologises that she cannot be in…22 Jan 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]Before the noble Baroness sits down, could I tease out from her a few words about the religious literacy point that myself and the noble Baroness, Lady Berridge, raised earlier?…22 Jan 2025HANSARDUK-Ukraine 100-year PartnershipMy Lords, I hope the thin attendance tonight does not mean that we in the United Kingdom are losing interest in Ukraine, especially when I think of the huge number that gathered…22 Jan 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I declare my interest as chair of the United Society Partners in the Gospel, one of the oldest Anglican global mission agencies. One of our key partners is the al-Ahli…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, a decision under the previous Government about a particular Islamic organisation being characterised as extremist led to the defunding and collapse of the national Inter…22 Jan 2025HANSARDHealth and Social Care: Winter UpdateMy Lords, the nurse who was attacked and injured at work recently and who has been kindly mentioned several times already today is a member of one of our Oldham congregations. I…21 Jan 2025HANSARDHigher Education Regulatory ApproachMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to ask questions on this Statement, particularly as the noble Lord, Lord Mann, who is sitting behind me, raised issues of…21 Jan 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]My Lords, care leavers under the age of 25 who are claiming universal credit receive the same rate as their peers, who are far more likely to be able to access support from their…17 Jan 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit (Standard Allowance Entitlement of Care Leavers) Bill [HL]I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate this afternoon, and thank them for the concern for care leavers that has come from all sides of this House. Particularly…17 Jan 2025