Debates between Lord West of Spithead and Viscount Slim during the 2010-2015 Parliament

Offender Rehabilitation Bill [HL]

Debate between Lord West of Spithead and Viscount Slim
Tuesday 9th July 2013

(11 years, 5 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord West of Spithead Portrait Lord West of Spithead
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My Lords, I support the amendment, to which I have added my name. The amendment is the least that we can do for the men and women who have put their lives on the line for our nation’s security.

Viscount Slim Portrait Viscount Slim
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My Lords, the Minister will be aware through conversations and debate in the Chamber that I strongly support this amendment. I know that he has been working on a plan along the lines that we asked for. Here it is. It is a good one; it should be trialled. Like the noble Lord, I hope that the Minister will see the sense in it and give his blessing to it. If not, I hope that the House will take the necessary steps.