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HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation and AbuseMy Lords, I fully agree with the decision not to hold a full statutory inquiry. Does the Minister accept that we have already had sufficient relevant inquiries? Does he accept…08 Jan 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: 75th AnniversaryDoes the Minister accept my concern that the court is becoming increasingly interventionist and is making decisions in areas which should properly be left to national Parliaments,…07 Jan 2025HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationMy Lords, can the Minister please tell her counterparts in the Israeli foreign office that many of us who have been long supporters of Israel find it very difficult now to…06 Jan 2025HANSARDPolice Officers: RecruitmentMy Lords—10 Dec 2024HANSARDMigration and Border SecurityMy Lords, does the Minister agree that instability in Syria is likely to give rise to a surge in migration? He will be aware that, when the Soviet Union collapsed, we put in place…10 Dec 2024HANSARDPolice Officers: RecruitmentMy Lords—10 Dec 2024HANSARDPolice Officers: RecruitmentMy Lords—10 Dec 2024HANSARDPolice Officers: RecruitmentMy Lords—10 Dec 2024HANSARDMigration and Border SecurityMy Lords, perhaps I might revert to Syria. The question of war crime trials will arise. Does the Minister agree that the Government should give earnest consideration to going to…10 Dec 2024HANSARDPolice Officers: RecruitmentMy Lords, would the Minister be good enough to tell the House what is the exact cost to the police forces in England and Wales of the increase in national insurance contributions?…10 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords: Numbers and EligibilityMy Lords, may I suggest that in future, Peers are appointed for a limited period, say 10 or 15 years?09 Dec 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, following what my noble friend has just said, would it not have been better to have had a two-day debate? I declare an interest: alas, because of professional…09 Dec 2024HANSARDInternational Aid Workers: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, does the Minister accept that the efficacy of representations made by His Majesty’s Government is likely to be reduced given that they have made it plain that they will…26 Nov 2024HANSARDIsrael-Gaza Conflict: Arrest WarrantsDoes the Minister agree that although many of the actions of the Israeli Government in Lebanon, the West Bank and Gaza are grossly disproportionate, none the less the issue of the…26 Nov 2024HANSARDDomestic Solar PanelsMy Lords, would it not be a great help if the owners of listed buildings could find it easier to obtain planning consent for solar panels? I also declare an interest in that…25 Nov 2024HANSARDPolice ReformMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there are significant savings to be made by a greater harmonisation in procurement policies among police forces? If he does, how does he…25 Nov 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Hotel AccommodationDoes the Minister acknowledge that the existence of the international convention does make it extraordinarily difficult to turn the tanker?25 Nov 2024HANSARDBus FundingMy Lords, I go back to the question of increasing the cap to £3. In rural areas, such as I live, for a couple going shopping—for example, in Lincoln—several times a week, the cost…19 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil TaxMy Lords, given that the Government remain committed to the principle that public opinion should be tested before an excessive council tax is levied, would it not be consistent…19 Nov 2024HANSARDLegal Aid: Social Welfare and Family LawMy Lords, on a related matter, may I suggest that, to reduce the backlog in criminal cases, the Government increase the number of judicial sitting hours? I also suggest that the…18 Nov 2024