Speeches – Page 4 – Lord Sheikh

Communities, Counterterrorism, Education, Extremism, House of Lords, Interfaith Dialogue, Racism, Speeches

Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill

21/09/202029/09/2020

My Lords, to effectively tackle terrorism we must use a combination of radicalisation prevention, rehabilitation and punishment. This Bill is not balanced: it places too much reliance on punishment.

Climate Crisis, Environment, European Union, House of Lords, Islamic Finance, Speeches, Trade

Trade Bill

08/09/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend the Minister on his appointment and excellent maiden speech. He brings a breadth of experience and expertise to your Lordships’ House. I support this Bill,

Health, House of Lords, Human Rights, Speeches

Medicines and Medical Devices Bill

02/09/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, I support this Bill as it will enable us to put together and implement the various regulations governing human medicines, veterinary medicines and medical devices. We live in a world that

Binge Drinking, COVID-19, Economy, Health, House of Lords, Speeches

Business and Planning Bill

13/07/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, I support Amendment 11 in the name of my noble friend Lord Balfe. Clause 3(2) states: “Before making a determination in respect of the application” for a pavement licence, “the local

Environment, House of Lords, Pollution, Speeches

Environmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers)

10/07/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, I am pleased that, following an open discussion, the Government are putting forward the regulations, which I fully support. It is important for us to tackle plastic pollution and protect

COVID-19, Economy, Fiscal Responsibility, House of Lords, Speeches

Business and Planning Bill

06/07/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, the pandemic has severely affected the economy of the country and, of course, caused immense disruption to the lives of people and businesses. I commend the Government for implementing the

Defence, House of Lords, Questions, Security, Speeches

South Korea

30/06/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, following the invasion of South Korea by North Korea, 16 UN member nations, including the United Kingdom, sent fighting units to the peninsula under the auspices of the United Nations—we

Economy, Financial Inequality, House of Lords, Speeches

National Minimum Wage (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020

25/06/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, I congratulate the Minister on introducing this order, which was long overdue. The National Minimum Wage Act 1998 created a minimum wage across the United Kingdom for workers. The aim of

Climate Crisis, COVID-19, Economy, Environment, Financial Inequality, House of Lords, Speeches

Covid-19: Recovery Strategies

11/06/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, the conditions created by the pandemic and the lockdown will probably result in this year representing the largest annual reduction in carbon emissions. The crisis and this result should,

Speeches

National Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups Regulations

08/06/202029/09/2020

Posted by LordSheikh

My Lords, I will talk about the financial aspects of the care home industry, and what needs to be done after the pandemic to ensure its sustainability. There are more than 420,000 people in care