Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002

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Wednesday 7th May 2014 Lords Chamber

[Noble Lords]

This side!

[The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Hill of Oareford) (Con)]

My Lords, I think that we ought to hear from the Liberal Democrats. I always try to be very fair. On the first Question, there were five Labour questions, so I think that we should hear from the Liberal Democrats.

[Baroness Maddock]

My Lords, as a member of the group that has met to consider these issues, I thank the Minister for saying that he will meet us. I will return to commonhold. It is quite incredible that many of us spent hours scrutinising the Bill well over 10 years ago. Since that 2002 Bill, there have been only 15 commonhold new developments and 152 units within blocks. That is not necessarily due to a lack of interest: there are significant obstacles for both old and new properties. Given the time that has been spent on this matter, I really think it is time that we as a Government looked at post-legislative scrutiny much more seriously, particularly in cases such as this.

Prisons: Deaths of Young People

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Thursday 6th February 2014 Lords Chamber

[Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall (Lab)]

My Lords—

[The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Hill of Oareford) (Con)]

My Lords, we will hear from the Labour Benches first. I am sure we can get both questions in if we are quick, and if the questions are short and the answers brief.

[Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall]

My Lords, briefly, could the Minister confirm that the health assessment at the very beginning of custody includes assessment of mental health? If it does—which I hope it does—can the Minister say who conducts those mental health assessments and whether they are fully competent to do so?

Whole-life Sentences

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Wednesday 17th July 2013 Lords Chamber

[Lord Elystan-Morgan]

Cross Benches!

[The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Hill of Oareford)]

My Lords, it is this side. Then I am sure we will have time if we get a crack on.

Legal Aid

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Wednesday 26th June 2013 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Scotland of Asthal]

My Lords—

[The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Hill of Oareford)]

It is the Lib Dems and then we will come to the noble and learned Baroness.

Justice: Legal Advice

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Monday 11th March 2013 Lords Chamber

[Noble Lords]

Next Question!

[The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Hill of Oareford)]

My Lords, we are now into the 17th minute, so I fear we must move on to the next Question.