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HANSARDHong Kong: Pro-Democracy CampaignersWill the Minister tell us what assessment the Government have made of the ability of BNO applicants to safely leave the territory, after it has emerged that the Government of Hong…19 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I will speak in support of Amendment 34, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Sikka, which is an interesting contribution to the question of governance. I am keen that we…19 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I will be brief in my support for this amendment. I am very grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Sikka, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, for speaking at…19 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 16 and then address my own Amendment 27. The introduction of a regulatory body to oversee the rules governing the behaviour of bailiffs would…14 Apr 2021HANSARDSt Vincent: Volcanic EruptionMy Lords, the diocese of the Windward Islands is linked with my diocese here in St Albans and I have been in touch with the bishop, Bishop Leopold Friday, overnight. The churches…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGypsies, Travellers and Roma: Racism and DiscriminationResearch published by the FFT in January 2021 found that there were only 59 permanent and 42 transit pitches available across England. In response to the new police and crime Bill…25 Mar 2021HANSARDChina: Treatment of Uighurs and Taiwanese Airspace IncursionsWhat consideration have Her Majesty’s Government given to the suggestion of a diplomatic and economic, rather than full-scale, boycott of the 2022 Beijing winter Olympics, in…18 Mar 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillAt end insert “and do propose Amendments 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E in lieu—17 Mar 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I speak to Motion C1 and Amendments 4B to 4E. I give notice of my intention to seek the opinion of the House when the time comes. I declare my interest in the register…17 Mar 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, the rules are such that I am not allowed to make a speech. However, so that the other place can consider the very full reasons that the Minister gave, it is right and…17 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I apologise; I am so sorry. I am glad to speak in support of Amendment 107 in the names of the noble Lord, Lord Sikka, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor…10 Mar 2021HANSARDMyanmar: ProtestersIs the Minister aware that in addition to the military’s crackdown on protesters, military offensives are taking place in northern Shan, Kachin and Karen states, causing the mass…10 Mar 2021HANSARDEU: Fishing Industry NegotiationsMy Lords, there is an immediate, pressing problem for many of our fishermen, who are suffering. What are Her Majesty’s Government doing to increase fish consumption in the…04 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 136, which is in my name. I tabled the amendment because of concerns about the lower levels of responsibility placed on appointed…03 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I am glad to speak to Amendment 55 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett. I placed my name to this amendment because of my concerns over indebtedness and…03 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Ethnic Minority DisparitiesWhat are Her Majesty’s Government doing to engage with the Gypsy, Traveller and Roma communities, who are often left out of these discussions, to raise awareness of the positive…02 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, Amendment 46, in my name and those of the noble Lord, Lord Sikka, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, probes whether the reporting requirements on…01 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I am most grateful to the Minister for the points that he has made. I too want to underline my support for Gibraltar. In this new post-Brexit world, I want us as a…01 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services Bill01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Surplus Vaccine DosesMy Lords, approaches are developing that enable individuals to give into the COVAX fund in gratitude for having received their vaccination against Covid-19. How are Her Majesty’s…22 Feb 2021