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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Jan 2019
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill

"My Lords, I join others in thanking the Government and in particular the noble Baroness, Lady Williams of Trafford, and the noble Earl, Lord Howe, for the way they have conducted themselves in the course of this Bill. I enjoy our tussles across the Dispatch Box very much and I …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 03 Dec 2018
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill

"My Lords, Amendments 1 and 2, in the names of the noble Baroness, Lady Jones, and the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, concern issues that we discussed in Committee. I listened carefully to the debate then and have listened carefully to the debate this afternoon. I have great respect for the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 03 Dec 2018
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill

"We fully support government Amendment 6 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Williams of Trafford, and moved by the noble Earl, Lord Howe. As we have heard, it responds to concerns raised during consideration of the Bill in Committee in this House and the other place. It is …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 31 Oct 2018
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill

"My Lords, Amendment 34, moved by the noble Lord, Lord Faulks, was the subject of some debate at Second Reading, and the issue has since been referred to several times. I was not persuaded then that this is the right way to proceed and, having listened to a number of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 31 Oct 2018
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill

"I bow to the noble Lord’s greater knowledge on the matter and would not attempt to dispute his point.

The Bill gives the Government further powers and increases the sentence for various offences, which deals with the point about adequacy of sentencing. The Bill also gives further powers to the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 31 Oct 2018
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill

"My Lords, Clause 12, as we have heard, is concerned with the notification requirements in the Counter-Terrorism Act 2008; it inserts additional matters into the Act that have to be reported in respect of motor vehicles. Amendment 36 moved by the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, sets out and includes the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 29 Oct 2018
Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill

"My Lords, Amendment 26, in the names of the noble Lord, Lord Anderson of Ipswich, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge, would put on the face of the Bill that at least once in every year there must be a review of a designation. This would be far …..."
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Written Question
Armed Forces: Technology
Wednesday 1st August 2018

Asked by: Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential for unmanned transport systems to supply troops on the front line.

Answered by Earl Howe - Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

The Defence Scientific and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is leading the Ministry of Defence's research in this area, working with the US Department of Defense to accelerate and demonstrate the effective use of new robotic and autonomous systems technologies.

This includes the 'Last Mile Challenge' innovation initiative which has challenged industry and academia to look at how delivery drones and resupply robots can provide vital reinforcements to frontline troops. The challenge is worth a total of £3.8 million over the next 12 months with prototypes being built for demonstration later this year. Four of the five successful organisations are British-led with a wide range of sub-contractors from small and medium sized enterprises, industry and academia.

These capabilities and other emerging military technologies will be tested and evaluated at the Autonomous Warrior, Army Warfighting Exercise in November 2018. The exercise, which involves all three Services, DSTL, the US Army and around 50 industry participants, will test a range of research projects including in surveillance, long-range and precision targeting, enhancing mobility and the re-supply of forces, urban warfare and enhanced situational awareness. The lessons identified will support decision making for future investment in ground-breaking technology and innovation to ensure the Army and British industry remain at the cutting edge of technology and combat tactics.

Written Question
Explosives: Seas and Oceans
Monday 21st May 2018

Asked by: Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government how they plan to combat the threat of modern digital mines at sea.

Answered by Earl Howe - Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

As part of the active and ongoing research into Mine Countermeasures, the Government announced in May this year that the Royal Navy is currently undertaking trials of an autonomous minesweeping system. The findings of these trials will inform future decisions on the procurement of operational systems to defeat the threat of modern digital mines.

Written Question
Armed Forces: Housing
Wednesday 16th May 2018

Asked by: Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what percentage of accommodation for servicemen and women in the UK does not include en-suite facilities.

Answered by Earl Howe - Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Lords

At present, there are approximately 135,000 bedspaces for servicemen and women, recorded on the Defence Infrastructure Organisation's Infrastructure Management System. From the data we have collated, approximately 85,000 bedspaces (63%) do not have en-suite facilities.

The Department is currently refining how we collect the data to enable us to portray a more precise figure.