I am very keen to promote the values of education. I used to be a visiting lecturer and have written educational material. I feel that education is the way forward and it is very important that
My Lords, I welcome the Bill, as there is a general consensus that crime and policing legislation is in need of greater development. The Bill has the potential to introduce reforms that will not only
My Lords, I welcome this Bill, which covers so many issues of great importance, but I aim to raise issues which I feel are salient. Apprenticeships are crucial to preparing our nation’s workforce
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to tackle human trafficking and to provide assistance to its victims. Lord Brett: My Lords, we continue to make the UK a
My Lords, I, too, congratulate my noble friend Lord Forsyth on securing today’s debate. I am very grateful for the opportunity to contribute on such an important and timely topic. This debate comes
Lord Sheikh: To ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their assessment of recently published figures relating to stop-and-search operations undertaken by the police. Lord Brett: My Lords, stop and
Lord Sheikh is a member of the Joint Committee which is considering the draft of the proposed Bribery Bill. The Joint Committee is chaired by Viscount Colville of Culross and the members include
My Lords, there is a significant Tamil diaspora in this country. They are very concerned about what is happening to their friends and relatives, and we are very concerned about the humanitarian
My Lords, I strongly welcome the opportunity to debate this vital issue, as we are currently a nation undertaking two medium-sized conflicts on a peacetime budget of just 2.5 per cent of GDP. At the
My Lords, I support the Bill, as it is evident that the welfare system in this country is in urgent need of reform. Nevertheless, the Bill can be further strengthened during its passage through