Debates between Lord McFall of Alcluith and Lord Mann during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Gypsies and Travellers

Debate between Lord McFall of Alcluith and Lord Mann
Thursday 4th November 2021

(3 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McFall of Alcluith Portrait The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith)
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The noble Baroness, Lady Blower, is not present, so I call the noble Lord, Lord Mann.

Lord Mann Portrait Lord Mann (Non-Afl)
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Would it not be helpful to have a national website that identifies temporary sites? Indeed, would it not be quite possible for local authorities to be able to live-time the number of vacancies on those sites so that everyone can see what is available and where?

HGV Drivers

Debate between Lord McFall of Alcluith and Lord Mann
Tuesday 26th October 2021

(3 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord McFall of Alcluith Portrait The Lord Speaker (Lord McFall of Alcluith)
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Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton? Not present? I call the noble Lord, Lord Mann.

Lord Mann Portrait Lord Mann (Non-Afl)
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If I were a foreign lorry driver, I would go home for Christmas knowing that on 1 January I would get another big cash bonus to retake up a lorry driving job. Considering that, can the Government guarantee that we will all have our turkeys available on Christmas Day this year?