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57 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDErasmus+ Eligibility: Asylum SeekersTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to extend the scope of eligibility for the Erasmus+ scheme, including to asylum seekers.29 Jan 2026HANSARDOverseas Musicians Touring in the UKArriving here, I passed a plaque which read “Mozart lived here”, and, of course, he travelled to Britain and toured freely, as it was in those days. Everyone in the cultural…11 Nov 2025HANSARDFarmers: Flooding CompensationMy Lords, to follow on from the question asked by the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, the announcement by the Prime Minister in February of £75 million funding for internal…16 Apr 2024HANSARDArtsMy Lords, I thank my fellow Peer and noble friend Lord Bragg for introducing this debate. He is not in the Chamber at the moment; I think he is out in the Lobby being interviewed…01 Feb 2024HANSARDResidential Accommodation: Empty HomesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to convert empty homes into residential accommodation23 Oct 2023HANSARDResidential Accommodation: Empty HomesI thank the Minister for that, and I recognise and appreciate the changes being made by the Government. However, there is more to be done. The number of long-term empty properties…23 Oct 2023HANSARDEducation (Non-religious Philosophical Convictions) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, for introducing the Bill, which I support wholeheartedly, in the belief that it is important for our society, our democracy and…03 Feb 2023HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill12 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 16 in my name and I have added my name to Amendments 76, 77 and 78 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle. There is…12 Dec 2022HANSARDHumanist MarriagesTo ask His Majesty’s Government when they intend to give legal recognition to humanist marriages.29 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Service Broadcasting: BBC CentenaryMy Lords, 1922 was a very special year. It was the year The Waste Land was published and saw the birth of Philip Larkin and the creation of the BBC—cultural events that echo still…03 Nov 2022HANSARDRoma Community: Levelling UpTo ask Her Majesty’s Government how their levelling up plans take into account the needs of the Roma community.27 Jun 2022HANSARDRoma Community: Levelling UpI am aware of the Government’s plans to deal with the Roma community, but two weeks ago the submissions from local government closed. What guarantee is there that the funding…27 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I wish to address two aspects of this Bill, both of which concern the role of religion in the education of children. I draw the attention of the House to the fact that I…23 May 2022HANSARDVaccine Manufacturing and Innovation CentreTo ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they still intend to sell the Vaccine Manufacturing and Innovation Centre; and if so, what progress they have made.25 Apr 2022HANSARDVaccine Manufacturing and Innovation CentreMy Lords, within days of my tabling the Question, I discovered that this jewel in the crown of our vaccine policy had been sold off to a major American pharmaceutical company for…25 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, before I address my Amendment 28, giving my support to my noble friend Lady Thornton, I wish to endorse the other amendments that are calling for representatives of…13 Jan 2022HANSARDPost Office: Horizon CompensationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking, if any, to expedite the payment of compensation due to postmasters and mistresses as a result of the Post Office…10 Jan 2022HANSARDPost Office: Horizon CompensationMy Lords, the Post Office scandal involved some 732 prosecutions over a 20-year period. Many convictions have since been overturned. Can the Minister say how many claims have now…10 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I welcome a Bill that brings together the National Health Service and social care. How could I not? It is a long overdue development. However, I have serious…07 Dec 2021