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HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleThe noble Baroness touches on an important area. The lead here is the Home Office, which has been working through the modern slavery victim care contract to make sure that…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleThe noble Baroness is right that these charities perform an absolutely critical role. The Government and all departments are moving as fast as they possibly can to meet these…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleThe Government are keeping all those issues under review. Their commitment to supporting people to stay in employment remains undiminished.12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleMy Lords, the £76 million government package of support to charities supporting vulnerable people, which is targeted at several different groups, will be administered by the…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleI am unclear as to whether this fund would be applicable, but the Government’s advice on going back to work is clear: people should go back to work only if it is safe to do so,…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleThe Government have been absolutely clear. Like me, the noble Baroness recognises what a huge issue domestic abuse is, not just for women but, critically, for children growing up…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleThe noble Baroness raises a crucial point. A number of organisations, including the Department for Education and charities in this field, are finding new ways to make sure that…12 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PeopleIt is up to individual departments to decide exactly how the funding for vulnerable people is distributed, but I acknowledge what the noble Baroness said. This is a particularly…12 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Addington, for securing this debate on such an important subject and at such a critical time for the voluntary sector. I also thank everyone…30 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsThe noble Baroness is right to raise the issues of risks posed to children and young people online. My honourable friend the Minister for Digital and Culture recently met a number…29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsThe noble Baroness is right that we set up the counter-disinformation unit at the beginning of March, bringing in expertise from across Whitehall. When asked a similar question…29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsI thank the noble Baroness for her very timely and important Question. Accurate information is more important than ever and misleading information about coronavirus, whether…29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsI am happy to agree with the points raised by my noble friend. There is an irony at the moment, when our thirst for quick news feels so urgent, that the time we need to take to…29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsMy Lords, I found it slightly difficult to hear the noble Lord. If I may, I will listen again and respond in writing.29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsThe noble Lord is right that when celebrities intentionally or inadvertently spread misinformation, this can fan the flames and increase risks around coronavirus. I reiterate the…29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsWe would rebut the allegation that our response has been flabby. This is clearly an incredibly fast-moving situation. My right honourable friend the Secretary of State meets…29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsI will be delighted to meet noble Lords to discuss this. I stress that the Government have been absolutely clear that we want the social media companies, which have unparalleled…29 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsMy noble friend makes a very important point. Unfortunately, there have been a number of examples of these pernicious attacks. We are working in a co-ordinated way with…29 Apr 2020HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games 2021We continue to work with UK Sport and sports bodies to support our athletes and sports in the run-up to the Tokyo Games in 2021. We want the Tokyo Games to be a resounding success…28 Apr 2020HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games 2021The noble Lord makes a very important point. I think there is a strong feeling that Tokyo in 2021 will do exactly as he suggests. It will be a great moment to bring our nation and…28 Apr 2020