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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI would like to test the opinion of the House.28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe Minister always says warm and wise words—well, some of the time.28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillOh, well, all the time, then. I will keep my remarks very brief. The noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, and my noble friend Lord Parkinson made a convincing case that children…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, my amendments in this group pull in two slightly different directions. If the Minister and her officials are confused, I apologise, but I will try to explain why. The…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI too thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester for tabling this amendment again. As the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, said, we had a fervent debate in Committee,…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for listening to the concerns that we raised on this side, both in the other place and in your Lordships’ House, about the scope of Clause 40. We…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, the issue of complaints against teachers is changing considerably, particularly with the advent of social media and AI, which can be used to identify and draft lengthy…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, like others I really regret that we are debating these amendments so late, because they are very important. I will try to get to my key points. I thank the Minister for…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI think the Minister said nearly everything that we were hoping to hear. Perhaps she can also confirm in writing that the different purposes of MAT inspection and school…28 Jan 2026HANSARDSchools: Music and Dance SchemeThe Minister will be aware that at least one of the eight specialist schools is at risk of closure within the next 12 to 24 months. Is that really what the Government want to see…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will speak very briefly. I am not going to divide the House on Amendment 131A, although I feel I ought to, but I would be grateful if the Minister could agree to write…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI beg leave to withdraw the amendment.28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank the Minister for her response. On Amendment 190, what I heard her say was that she would undertake not to implement Clause 46 without proper consultation. I urge her to…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillUnfortunately, I was not convinced by the Minister’s response and I wish to test the opinion of the House.28 Jan 2026HANSARDTikTok: Bereaved British ParentsMy Lords, the noble Baroness says—and I absolutely believe her—that she personally and the Government will do everything they can to address these issues. Is she aware that later…27 Jan 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsMy Lords, I was very glad to hear the Minister acknowledge the work of my noble friend Lord Farmer, who has offered huge leadership in this area. We on these Benches are very…27 Jan 2026