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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 27 Oct 2022
50th Anniversary of the Expulsion of Asians from Uganda

"My Lords, I too pay a warm tribute to my noble friend Lord Popat. I am sure that many of our colleagues who looked at the Order Paper earlier in the week and saw that this debate was taking place on a Thursday must have thought that it was of …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 May 2022
Queen’s Speech

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That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows:

“Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in Parliament assembled, beg leave to thank Your Majesty for the most gracious Speech which was addressed to both Houses of Parliament”...."
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Written Question
Edward Heath
Wednesday 6th December 2017

Asked by: Lord Sherbourne of Didsbury (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Williams of Trafford on 7 November (HL2758), whether they have any evidence of public concern caused by Operation Conifer, which was undertaken by Wiltshire Police.

Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)

The Home Office has received a small number of letters from members of the public about Operation Conifer.

Written Question
Police: Inquiries
Tuesday 7th November 2017

Asked by: Lord Sherbourne of Didsbury (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Home Office:

To ask Her Majesty's Government which organisations or individuals are entitled to establish an inquiry into the conduct of a Police Authority's investigation.

Answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford - Shadow Chief Whip (Lords)

Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and Independent Police Complaints Commission may review or investigate the conduct of a police force, or one of its members, respectively. The policing protocol issued under section 79 of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 provides scope for a PCC to commission an independent review into a force’s particular investigation in order to assist that PCC in their statutory duty of scrutinising, supporting and challenging the overall performance of the force. A Chief Constable may also commission an independent review of an investigation conducted by their force.

Section 1 (1) of the Inquiries Act 2005 sets out the criteria for establishing a statutory public inquiry whereby a Minister may cause an inquiry to be held under this Act in relation to a case where it appears to him that (a) particular events have caused, or are capable of causing, public concern, or (b) there is public concern that particular events may have occurred. The Act is UK-wide. Ministers from the Devolved Administrations have the power to establish inquiries into matters within their remit. The Government also has the authority to establish a non-statutory inquiry in the form of an ad-hoc inquiry, an inquiry by a Committee of the Privy Council and Royal Commissions.

Section 54(2B) of the Police Act 1996 allows the Home Secretary to commission Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to inspect and report on any force, or aspect of any force, or to commission them to carry out any further activities for the purpose of furthering police efficiency and effectiveness.

Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 Mar 2017
International Women’s Day

"My Lords, there cannot be many speeches in the House of Lords which begin with a mention of disposable nappies—this may be a first. I do so today because it helps to illustrate the theme of my speech.

I became aware of Valerie Hunter Gordon only when she died in …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 22 Dec 2015
Immigration Bill

"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, who always brings a valuable perspective to these proceedings. I begin by stating something which is, perhaps, obvious but is worth saying to set the context for another Immigration Bill. For centuries, there have been waves of immigration into …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 14 Dec 2015
Transport for London

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To ask Her Majesty’s Government how regularly ministers and officials meet representatives of Transport for London...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 14 Dec 2015
Transport for London

"Given that smoking and the consumption of alcohol are now banned on the Tube, should not Transport for London follow the lead of some American cities, such as Washington DC, and consider banning the consumption of hot food on Tube trains? Many passengers in congested carriages find that very offensive; …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 02 Jun 2015
Queen’s Speech

"My Lords, this has been a long debate so the House will be pleased to know that I am the last of the Back-Bench speakers. I want to focus on just one subject in the gracious Speech: the proposal for the northern powerhouse in Greater Manchester. I speak as someone …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 16 Jun 2014
Serious Crime Bill [HL]

"My Lords, as has already been said, we have had a succession of Acts of Parliament tackling crime, terrorism and policing over many years. This Bill, which I welcome, is the latest. But there is a good reason for all this legislation. The challenges that we face are continually changing. …..."
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