To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extent to which section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 provides sufficient protection for police officers in the execution of their duty.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the extent to which section 5 of the Public Order Act 1986 provides sufficient protection for police officers in the execution of their duty.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to ensure that police forces notify victims of stalking and harassment offences when a suspect is released on bail.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps her Department has taken to ensure that police forces notify victims of stalking and harassment offences when a suspect is released on bail.

Some are more in tune than others, Mr Speaker. Among Tom’s heroes is Art Tatum, who was famous for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something almost unrecognisable. Tom has often performed the reverse feat with Members’ legislative amendments: taking something almost unrecognisable and turning it into something...

Some are more in tune than others, Mr Speaker. Among Tom’s heroes is Art Tatum, who was famous for taking a familiar tune and turning it into something almost unrecognisable. Tom has often performed the reverse feat with Members’ legislative amendments: taking something almost unrecognisable and turning it into something...

First, I join the right hon. Gentleman and, as he says, the leaders of all parties in reflecting on the anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, which was 60 years ago yesterday. We remember the 116 children and the 28 adults who tragically lost their lives when Tip 7 collapsed on...

First, I join the right hon. Gentleman and, as he says, the leaders of all parties in reflecting on the anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, which was 60 years ago yesterday. We remember the 116 children and the 28 adults who tragically lost their lives when Tip 7 collapsed on...

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of regulations aimed at tackling abusive content towards LGBTQ+ people online; and whether she plans to introduce further measures to help increase levels of accountability and improve protections for vulnerable...

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of regulations aimed at tackling abusive content towards LGBTQ+ people online; and whether she plans to introduce further measures to help increase levels of accountability and improve protections for vulnerable...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to raise public awareness of what constitutes stalking and help victims feel confident reporting incidents to police.

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to raise public awareness of what constitutes stalking and help victims feel confident reporting incidents to police.

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will have discussions with (a) YouTube and (b) other online platforms on how they can improve their systems and complaints processes for stopping (i) online harassment and (ii) impersonation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, if she will have discussions with (a) YouTube and (b) other online platforms on how they can improve their systems and complaints processes for stopping (i) online harassment and (ii) impersonation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to reduce the number of anonymous, software-controlled ‘bot’ accounts spreading hateful messages on social media platforms.

To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to reduce the number of anonymous, software-controlled ‘bot’ accounts spreading hateful messages on social media platforms.

Lords motion to take note of democratic accountability, citizen participation and electoral reform in relation to local government. Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to take note of democratic accountability, citizen participation and electoral reform in relation to local government. Agreed to on question.

My Lords, I thank colleagues from across the House for the privilege of working with them over the last 16 years in this Chamber on Bills, on Select Committees and on the general work of this House. Having reached the age of 80, I have decided that the time has...

My Lords, I thank colleagues from across the House for the privilege of working with them over the last 16 years in this Chamber on Bills, on Select Committees and on the general work of this House. Having reached the age of 80, I have decided that the time has...

My Lords, as someone who watches most proceedings in the House, albeit remotely, I personally pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, as he leaves the House, for his great service—and I mean great service—particularly in the handling of legislation. He will be surprised to know how often I...

My Lords, as someone who watches most proceedings in the House, albeit remotely, I personally pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, as he leaves the House, for his great service—and I mean great service—particularly in the handling of legislation. He will be surprised to know how often I...

I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, on securing this debate on crucial issues. I wish him a long and happy retirement; like the rest of the House, I am grateful for all that he has done here.

To the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, I am in complete disagreement that we...

I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, on securing this debate on crucial issues. I wish him a long and happy retirement; like the rest of the House, I am grateful for all that he has done here.

To the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, I am in complete disagreement that we...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for securing this debate and for the considerable experience he has brought to your Lordships’ House from his time in local government. He was a former leader of Newcastle City Council, and I pay tribute to him for that. He leaves...

My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for securing this debate and for the considerable experience he has brought to your Lordships’ House from his time in local government. He was a former leader of Newcastle City Council, and I pay tribute to him for that. He leaves...

My Lords, I agree strongly with the right reverend Prelate on community participation being fundamental to democracy.

I shall miss my noble friend Lord Shipley, but he is entirely right to retire. I am strongly in favour of retirement from this House as a principle, and I shall follow him next...

My Lords, I agree strongly with the right reverend Prelate on community participation being fundamental to democracy.

I shall miss my noble friend Lord Shipley, but he is entirely right to retire. I am strongly in favour of retirement from this House as a principle, and I shall follow him next...

My Lords, I, too, will miss the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, in the Chamber. I thank him for his commitment and long service to local

government; it has been a pleasure to work with him. I declare an interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association.

Amid local government reorganisation...

My Lords, I, too, will miss the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, in the Chamber. I thank him for his commitment and long service to local

government; it has been a pleasure to work with him. I declare an interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association.

Amid local government reorganisation...

My Lords, it is a privilege to address this House for the first time. I have been touched by the welcome that I have received from noble Lords on all sides of the House. I am particularly grateful to my noble friends who introduced me: my noble friend Lady Pinnock,...

My Lords, it is a privilege to address this House for the first time. I have been touched by the welcome that I have received from noble Lords on all sides of the House. I am particularly grateful to my noble friends who introduced me: my noble friend Lady Pinnock,...

My Lords, it is a delight and privilege to follow my noble friend Lord McCobb’s eloquent maiden speech—the first of what I am sure will be many thoughtful contributions to our House and certainly the first of many times that we will hear him talking up the wonders of Hull....

My Lords, it is a delight and privilege to follow my noble friend Lord McCobb’s eloquent maiden speech—the first of what I am sure will be many thoughtful contributions to our House and certainly the first of many times that we will hear him talking up the wonders of Hull....

My Lords, I declare my interest as a councillor in central Bedfordshire. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for his contribution both to this House and to local government, which, as a previous chair of the LGA, I can really appreciate. His introduction illustrated his knowledge about and passion...

My Lords, I declare my interest as a councillor in central Bedfordshire. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for his contribution both to this House and to local government, which, as a previous chair of the LGA, I can really appreciate. His introduction illustrated his knowledge about and passion...

My Lords, the Companion to our proceedings nowadays discourages Back-Bench Members from paying tribute to valedictory and maiden speakers and as a Deputy Speaker I feel obliged to follow the rules, albeit somewhat reluctantly, so I will simply thank my noble friend Lord Shipley for everything that he has done...

My Lords, the Companion to our proceedings nowadays discourages Back-Bench Members from paying tribute to valedictory and maiden speakers and as a Deputy Speaker I feel obliged to follow the rules, albeit somewhat reluctantly, so I will simply thank my noble friend Lord Shipley for everything that he has done...

My Lords, it is a great pleasure to take part in this interesting and well-informed debate. I add my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for bringing the debate to the House and wish him well for his future beyond us. I am sure many more exciting challenges lie...

My Lords, it is a great pleasure to take part in this interesting and well-informed debate. I add my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, for bringing the debate to the House and wish him well for his future beyond us. I am sure many more exciting challenges lie...