"My Lords, I support these two amendments. I do so as the roommate of my noble friend Lord Kerslake, who sends his apologies for not being here but has strengthened my arguments for supporting the amendments. I speak as someone who, after the 1997 election—oh glorious days—spent two years in …..." Lord Warner - View Speech
"I am sorry to interrupt the Minister’s flow, but how many people who have already registered have sought hard copy or physical evidence of their registration and status?..." Lord Warner - View Speech
"I am sorry, but that is not my point. How many people have applied for a document saying that they have settled status, which they can show to a GP or a landlord?..." Lord Warner - View Speech
"Before the Minister moves on, sticking with this issue, I am totally confused—more than usual. The Minister said earlier that, if I have been sent my letter from the Home Office describing my status, I can then apply for another document of some kind that I can produce to other …..." Lord Warner - View Speech
"Regarding the document that I apply for after my first letter—the Minister is saying that there is a second document—why would I apply for something that I already have?..." Lord Warner - View Speech
"This is rather a critical issue. Is the Minister saying that the document I have can be used? It apparently cannot be used to satisfy landlords and GPs, so what is the person going to do if the landlord, the GP and everybody else is not satisfied with the Home …..." Lord Warner - View Speech
"Is the Minister aware that the situation in Gaza has not become intolerable just in the last year or so? It has been intolerable ever since Operation Cast Lead. In the past six months, how many meetings have this Government had with the Israeli Government about lifting this blockade, which …..." Lord Warner - View Speech
"My Lords, I have put down this amendment to explore briefly the Government’s thinking on the appointments set out in the amendment. As has already been said, I am sure we are all delighted that Professor Sir Mike Richards has been appointed Chief Inspector of Hospitals. I was doubtful about …..." Lord Warner - View Speech