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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 21 Jun 2011
Justice: North Liverpool Community Justice Centre

"My Lords, I thank the Minister for that very encouraging response. Is he aware that the time taken from first hearing to sentencing is, on average, 26 days at the justice centre, which compares with the national average of 174 days? Can he assure the House that the evaluation will …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 03 May 2011
Economy: Personal Debt

"My Lords, when a similar Question was recently put, I asked the Minister whether the Government were aware of the Commission on Personal Debt that was chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Griffiths of Fforestfach. The noble Lord, Lord Sassoon, responded by saying that he would look at that commission …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 08 Mar 2011
Credit Unions

"My Lords, is the Minister aware of the commission into personal debt that was chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Griffiths of Fforestfach? I declare an interest as a member of that commission. Will the Minister consider the proposals and recommendations of the commission, in particular, the proposal to set …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 03 Mar 2011
Forestry Commission

"My Lords, the future of forests can be summarised by the ABC of accessibility, biodiversity and conservation. Whatever plans emerge in the future, the public clearly want accessibility to be a priority. Biodiversity has recently received more attention from the Forestry Commission, but there are those who believe—and I share …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 02 Mar 2011
Armed Forces: Redundancy

"My Lords, we on these Benches associate ourselves with the Minister’s condolences. I take this opportunity to pay tribute to the Royal Army Chaplains Department, whose ministry is so appreciated by the bereaved and injured, and, indeed, to the chaplains of all our services.

I declare an interest as a …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 28 Feb 2011
Local Government: Big Society

"Is the Minister aware that there are those who believe in the big society concept and who also understand the need for fiscal responsibility, but who nevertheless believe that there is an unevenness in the distribution of finances across the country and in particular the financial settlement with local authorities? …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Feb 2011
Prisoner Transfer Agreements

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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review prisoner transfer agreements...."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 15 Feb 2011
Prisoner Transfer Agreements

"My Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer. Will he look into the case of Steven Willcox who, on transfer from Thailand, is having to serve a 29-year fixed sentence for possession of a small amount of drugs, when a number of other transferred prisoners on much more serious …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 26 Jan 2011
Energy Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I also support this amendment. However, I congratulate the Government on the lead they have taken in this Bill. I also congratulate the opposition Benches because, when they were in government, they gave an unequivocal lead on reducing carbon. It is great from these Benches to observe such …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 26 Jan 2011
Energy Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I, too, support the thrust of the amendments. I completely agree with the arguments that have been put forward by the noble Baroness and the noble Lord, Lord Deben, and shall not repeat them. However, I should like to emphasise two points. First, we hear a lot of …..."
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