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HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, on his relentless campaigning on this issue and join others in encouraging my noble friend to, as soon as possible,…26 Apr 2021HANSARDBody Mass IndexMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Addington, on securing this debate. I also support calls from the Obesity Health Alliance to extend calorie counting information…22 Apr 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Carbon EmissionsMy Lords, I declare my interests as a member of Peers for the Planet and the Conservative Environment Network. I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, on securing this…21 Apr 2021HANSARDFootball: European Super LeagueMy Lords, I, too, commend the Government on their robust response. As a Tottenham Hotspur supporter, a club that is involved in this, I, too, join in the condemnation of this…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFamily PolicyI commend the Government on their Supporting Families programme. Could my noble friend tell the House what is being done to help families whose children have missed out on…19 Apr 2021HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bull. I thank my noble friend the Minister for issuing the guidance for us to look over before this debate. This is a…16 Apr 2021HANSARDCrown Courts: Outstanding CasesMy Lords, I am delighted that the Nightingale courts are being expanded. Can my noble friend comment on any plans that the Government might have to extend the serving period for,…15 Apr 2021HANSARDInitial Teacher Training Market ReviewMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on their aim of ensuring more standardisation in initial teacher training programmes so that we have consistent standards of basic training…14 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I should like to speak first to Amendment 26, to which I have added my name, which was so excellently and comprehensively spoken to by my noble friend Lord Leigh. I…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions (Kyoto Protocol Registry) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank my noble friend for his clear exposition of this SI. I am delighted that the Government have been showing strong commitment to addressing climate change, and of…13 Apr 2021HANSARDChild Trust Funds: Children with Learning DisabilitiesI do not envy my noble friend’s position at this point. In the past he has said that the rules need to be appropriate, accessible and proportionate. Given the time it takes to…25 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak to this amendment. I have worked in this industry for many years. The numerous scams, frauds and scandals that have plagued consumers are ongoing.…24 Mar 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I have added my name to Amendment 3, moved so excellently by the noble Lord, Lord Oates. I congratulate him on his work on the issues relevant to this group of…24 Mar 2021HANSARDFolic AcidI encourage my noble friend to accelerate this initiative of folic acid supplementation, which the House can see clearly he would very much welcome. But can he also comment on…23 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021My Lords, I too regret the amendment to these regulations. Indeed, I regret these regulations, but for a rather different reason from that which has been expressed so far. With…22 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on listening to the importance of these measures and on accelerating the Bill, which has already passed through the Commons, through our…19 Mar 2021HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Wolfson of Tredegar for introducing this SI so clearly. I also express my appreciation for the Government’s efforts to strike the difficult…18 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friends Lady Foster, Lord Cruddas, Lord Benyon and Lord Bellingham, as well as the noble Lord, Lord Khan, on their maiden speeches. I welcome…12 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsMy Lords, with UK oil rigs being the most polluting in Europe and North Sea oil producing 21 kilograms of CO 2 per barrel, compared with 8 kilograms for Norway, could my noble…11 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I too express my condolences to the family of Sarah Everard. I congratulate my noble friend on her powerful introduction to this debate. As we celebrate International…11 Mar 2021