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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 16 Sep 2025
Undocumented Migrants

"The Government’s French scheme has the benefit of giving us a safe route for people to come to this country. However, as the noble Lord has explained, it will not work unless it is ramped up. So would I be wrong in my expectation that the ramping up of the …..."
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Written Question
Council of Europe: Treaties
Wednesday 10th September 2025

Asked by: Lord German (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 4 August (HL9810), which are the 151 Conventions of the Council of Europe to which the UK is a signatory.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

I understand that Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) officials have been in touch with you on 5 September and provided you with a full list of the 151 Council of Europe Conventions to which the UK is a signatory.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"The noble Lord is correct. If the Home Office recognises it has made a mistake, then it should apply the protections which are provided by the withdrawal agreement, which is precisely the major point that is being made in this set of amendments. Amendment 144 would ensure that all actions …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, I will make a very brief point in addition to that one. It is interesting that we have just came out of a debate on a group of amendments that address the rule of law and legal advice. Around the Committee, there was a strong view that people …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"The noble Lord has reminded me that I have not declared my interest as also being supported by the RAMP organisation...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, I was fascinated by what sounded to me like illogical statements. Can I be absolutely clear? My question was whether, under the UK resettlement scheme, the quota offered to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in this year—2025—is zero. I asked how many, and no answer was …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, it is a pleasure to support these amendments in the names of my noble friends Lady Ludford and Lord Oates. We support Amendments 142 to 145, as they would safeguard the rights of individuals granted status under the EU settlement scheme, ensure the proper application of the withdrawal …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 151 and 152 in my name, and Amendment 154 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Watson of Invergowrie, which I have signed.

I will begin by explaining to the Committee the whereabouts of the other signatories. The noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

"My Lords, in moving Amendment 164, I will speak to Amendment 173, which is also in my name. Both amendments are measures that seek to address the significant gap in this Bill: the lack of safe and legal routes for those seeking protection in the United Kingdom.

While we welcome …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Sep 2025
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill

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