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HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Kennedy of Cradley and Lady Newlove, not just for their contributions today but for the discussions that my noble friend Lord German…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic AbuseI declare an interest as patron of the Albert Kennedy Trust, which looks after LGBT youth who are homeless. It reports an increase in domestic violence perpetrated by parents…29 Jun 2020HANSARDViolence Against WomenHow will the Government ensure that ending violence against women and girls is taught in all faith schools?25 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Callanan, for listening to what was clearly a compelling speech by me in Committee and bringing forward Amendment 39, which extends from 30…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, a number of Members of your Lordships’ House may wish to claim that it was the force and power of their oratory that caused the Government to think again, but I have a…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, following on neatly from the noble Lord, Lord Stevenson of Balmacara, those noble Lords who took part in the Second Reading debate will know that my experience is in the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, in view of the hour I will simply say that I am not surprised by the noble Earl’s answer. There is something to be said about the winding-up provision specifically…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Bill16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillI thank the Minister for his reply. I had the pleasure of taking part in the legislation that set up the Pension Protection Fund in this House many years ago and I remember that…16 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020The procedure imposed by the Leader of the House is wholly inadequate, and proper scrutiny of government is failing. For over a year Parliament has discussed how it will enable…15 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: MasksMy Lords, on 4 March, the government advice on face masks was that they do nothing, so do not wear them. On 17 April, the advice was that they do more harm than good, and on 11…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I wish to address the different types of company that will be impacted by the legislation but about which there is little in the Bill. There are 43 building societies…09 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion Regulations: Northern IrelandMy Lords, looking forward, not backwards, will the Minister commit to working with the Department of Health in Northern Ireland to ensure the full implementation of services, as…08 Jun 2020HANSARDNational Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, these fees are a perfect encapsulation of the disparity between health and social care. Prior to the emergence of Covid, the social care sector was in crisis. Since…08 Jun 2020HANSARDNational Risk RegisterSince 2010, the resources of local government have decreased by 50% but their statutory obligations have not. Will the current review include an updated estimation of the capacity…04 Jun 2020HANSARDVictims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modification) Order 2020My Lords, I declare an interest as I know people who have used the services of St Andrews in Harrogate and my noble friend Lady Harris of Richmond is president of that…03 Jun 2020HANSARDVictims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modification) Order 2020Sorry. I shall draw my remarks to a close.03 Jun 2020HANSARDHospitals: Patient SafetyHow will the Government enable hospitals to work on a regional basis, co-operatively, to optimise the use of surgical and radiological resources?21 May 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillI thank all noble Lords who have taken part in the debate on this amendment. It would have been easy to dismiss this as a minor procedural matter, but I have long held the view…20 May 2020HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillMy Lords, I welcome the debate, and I am glad that the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, has tabled the amendment, because it is right that we should subject the Government to…20 May 2020