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Written Question
Private Rented Housing
Monday 21st September 2015

Asked by: Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to roll out the scheme for landlords to check the immigration status of tenants to Scotland, and over what period.

Answered by Lord Bates

The Government is considering the findings of an evaluation of the first phase of the right to rent scheme. The Government has also sought the views of experts in the private rented sector which will be considered together with the findings in deciding when and where the scheme is rolled out further. The Government will make a formal announcement in due course.

Written Question
Private Rented Housing
Monday 21st September 2015

Asked by: Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to publish the evaluation of the West Midlands pilot scheme that requires landlords to check the immigration status of tenants.

Answered by Lord Bates

The Government is considering the findings of an evaluation of the first phase of the right to rent scheme. The Government has also sought the views of experts in the private rented sector which will be considered together with the findings in deciding when and where the scheme is rolled out further. The Government will make a formal announcement in due course.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2015
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I want to make two quick points as a codicil to this important group of amendments. I strongly support the attempt of the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, to insert the word “synthetic”. As a former pharmacy graduate—non-practising—who studied such things, to me, the word “synthetic” makes perfect sense …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2015
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

"My Lords, Amendments 18 and 20 in this group are in my name and that of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Bristol. The theme is the same as that of the other amendments: we are talking about the aggravation clauses in the Bill. Our amendments would enhance the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 14 Jul 2015
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

"I am grateful to the Minister for that very helpful suggestion. For the avoidance of doubt, the intention of our amendments is to treat school environments and supported accommodation environments pari passu within the legislation so that they are on a par. I am agnostic about where the provision lies …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 30 Jun 2015
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I make a very short intervention simply to support this group of amendments ably moved by the noble Lord, Lord Norton, and in particular to support the plea of my noble friend Lady Hamwee for a better explanation vis-a-vis the advisory council—a point made eloquently by the noble …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 30 Jun 2015
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

"My Lords, in following the commendably concise remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Rosser, I wish to speak to Amendments 41, 42 and 108, standing in my name and that of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Bristol. These amendments are self-evident and seek to refine and extend protection …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 30 Jun 2015
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

"I hope I can say on behalf of the Bishops’ Bench that the offer of a meeting is welcome. If we can do that in association with the Children’s Society, that meets our immediate request and I would be happy to operate on that basis...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 23 Jun 2015
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

"Can I make a short intervention to support Amendment 13 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Howarth of Newport? I agree absolutely with the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, that you need reformed addicts and the like to be effective in these circumstances. I have some experience working with …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 23 Jun 2015
Psychoactive Substances Bill [HL]

"The Minister is very solicitous of the questions thrown at him. I understand that there is a difficult Budget coming, and that Ministers are in purdah before that, but what expectation would he have of getting a realistic increase, in the course of the next spending review, in the money …..."
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