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HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my interests as president of the Rural Coalition and a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I, too, welcome Her Majesty’s Speech and the…11 May 2022HANSARDGambling Harm (Social and Economic Impact of the Gambling Industry Committee Report)My Lords, I too served on the Select Committee and am grateful for the contributions of so many people, as we worked away at this subject and took evidence over an extended…27 Apr 2022HANSARDEmergency Services: Ministers of ReligionMy Lords, this is a delicate area, especially when we are dealing with crime scenes or potential crime scenes. Nevertheless, do Her Majesty’s Government have any plans to ensure…26 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, I do not want to delay the House for too long, but I also add my word of thanks to the Minister. I share the concerns of other noble Lords: I hope that this is going to…04 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine: War Crimes AllegationsMy Lords, reports of atrocities coming out of Bucha must be investigated urgently. I welcome Her Majesty’s Government’s support for the war crimes investigation at the ICC, but…04 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine: War Crimes AllegationsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to work with international partners to investigate allegations of war crimes following the massacre in Bucha, Ukraine,…04 Apr 2022HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts BillMy Lords, I rise to speak briefly to Amendment 28 standing in my name. I would be grateful if the House would indulge me just for a few minutes. As I explained last week when I…31 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 260 and 126. I apologise for not being here this morning. I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, for speaking to our amendments.…29 Mar 2022HANSARDNHS: Gambling Treatment ServicesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the announcements that the NHS (1) will no longer accept money from GambleAware, and (2) is establishing two additional NHS gambling…28 Mar 2022HANSARDNHS: Gambling Treatment ServicesI thank the Minister for his reply, but it is quite extraordinary that, at a time when the NHS is in such dire straits, with such financial pressures, we are picking up the costs…28 Mar 2022HANSARDCoroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]That the Bill do now pass.25 Mar 2022HANSARDCoroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall make just one or two brief comments. I am sure everybody is greatly relieved that the timing is going so well this afternoon, and I really shall not delay your…25 Mar 2022HANSARDSpring Statement Affordability TestMy Lords, in the light of the huge inflationary pressures that are on people across the board and with the Government’s plan to use universal credit as a way of recovering £6…23 Mar 2022HANSARDUniversal Credit (EAC Report)My Lords, I first add my thanks to the Economics Affairs Committee for producing this excellent report. As is often the case with a Select Committee report, reading it is not only…23 Mar 2022HANSARDSocial Security SystemMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me that we need a wide range of supportive schemes when we are trying to work with those who are coping with the issues caused by low…22 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding and Fire Safety: LeaseholdersI join other noble Lords in thanking the Minister for the considerable progress he has made and his very collaborative approach as we work through the Building Safety Bill. He…14 Mar 2022HANSARDHome Office Visas for UkrainiansMy Lords, perhaps the Minister could help us a little. Ukrainians are arriving, some of them with leave to remain, but they have no recourse to public funds. For example,…10 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 67 and 68 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Alton. I spoke to these amendments in Committee because I was concerned that Clause 59 was…08 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, I will add a few extra words to this. I apologise to the Committee; I am struggling, as I think a number of us are, as there are so many Bills going through that we are…02 Mar 2022HANSARDCoroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]That the order of commitment be discharged.02 Mar 2022