Baroness Sherlock

I have given the same answer about the levels a number of times. The cap has to be reviewed by 2027. The Secretary of State will review it at the appropriate time, certainly withi…

My Lords, I understand that, but I have looked at what the last Government spent the money on and at the results, and I do not like them, so we are going to do something different…

Okay; it is going to be a long day.

Indeed, and that probation officer clearly did a very good job: look where the noble Lord has ended up. Would that they were all that successful. I suppose that that is quite a hi…

I knew I should not have mentioned him.

My Lords, I am so grateful to all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate. I love listening to maiden speeches, when we get an insight into the range and depth of experien…

My Lords, this Government believe that the UK should be a country where every person has the opportunity to fulfil their potential. That is why we are so committed to removing the…

That the Bill be now read a second time.