David Hanson

Latest speeches

1. House of Lords · House of Lords · 16 September 2026

   • Fourth oral question: US diplomat recalled over indecent images

     “The United States Embassy has confirmed that they have recalled a member of staff to the United States due to an investigation in the United States. The Metropolitan Police were notified on the 25th of August and remain in contact…”

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   • Sacoolas precedent, Owers review and implementing lessons

     “With respect to the noble lady, I wouldn't conflate the two cases together. There are different issues at hand and as I've said, the United States has recalled the individual back to the United States, informed the Metropolitan Police who…”

     Watch from 35:30

2. House of Lords · House of Lords · 8 September 2026

   • Procedural business and Licensing Act SI approval

     “My Lords, I beg to move the motion standing in my name on the order paper.”

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3. Lords Grand Committee · House of Lords · 2 September 2026

   • Licensing Act Order: enabling digital proof of age for alcohol sales

     “My Lords, I beg to move that the Committee considers the draft Licensing Act 2003 (Mandatory Licensing Conditions) (Amendment) Order 2026, which was laid before the House on the 30th of June. My Lords, this instrument makes a focused amendment…”

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   • Minister’s response: voluntary nature, PASS engagement and rollout timing

     “My Lords, you've got to love him, haven't you? The opposition spokesman starts on talking about the potential challenges in this policy, and I remind him that the consultation took place and started between January and March 2024 when the…”

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4. House of Lords · House of Lords · 16 July 2026

   • Designation of IRGC and other state‑linked bodies under National Security Act 2023

     “My Lords, I beg to move that the National Security Act 2023, Designated Bodies Regulations 26, which were laid before the House on the 13th of July, be approved. My Lords, I'm grateful to the House for its consideration of…”

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   • Designation of IRGC and other state‑linked bodies under National Security Act 2023

     “Can I first of all welcome the noble lady back to the Home Office even if it's a temporary glitch in the discussions. And can I through her pass on my thanks to the noble Lord Davis of Gower and…”

     Watch from 6:39:02

5. House of Lords · House of Lords · 15 July 2026

   • Misuse of Drugs temporary order approved; Sporting Events Bill report stage opened

     “My Lords, I beg to move the motion standing in my name on the order paper.”

     Watch from 1:32:44

6. House of Lords · House of Lords · 14 July 2026

   • Oral question 3: New offence on violence against retail workers

     “Violence and abuse towards retail workers is unacceptable. Through the Policing and Crime Act of 2026, the government have created a new standalone offence of assaulting a retail worker, which we're working to commence as soon as possible. We're also…”

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   • Retail crime: economic cost, persistent offenders and online abuse

     “Well, we've done two things that the previous government didn't do. We've introduced an offence of assault on a shop worker, number one, and we've lifted the £200 threshold where police didn't have to report and take action on shop…”

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   • Retail crime: vape shops, hotspot policing and court delays

     “I'm always happy with colleagues to meet any particular businesses. But I would just say to the noble lady that we put ten million pounds worth of funding into the very issue that she mentioned, announced in the budget. We've…”

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