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HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sMy Lords, it has been a long and winding road, but the Government have finally reached the door of common sense and agreed to a social media ban for under-16s—something that I, as…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDDigital Safety: ChildrenMy Lords, it is great that the Prime Minister finally met bereaved parents and acted upon some of their concerns, but a social media ban or restriction is entirely meaningless if…09 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeI thank the Minister for his Answer, but Windrush victims have raised serious ongoing issues around inconsistent decision-making within the compensation scheme, even between…02 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to tackle inconsistent decision-making for victims under the Windrush Compensation Scheme.02 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate all noble Lords making their maiden speeches today. I wish to highlight the emotional needs of children and our duty to ensure that their happiness and…19 May 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I thank the Government for listening to the voices of concern, including those of the bereaved parents, for our children’s safety to be at the forefront of all our…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, the Government are arguing that they need much more time to consider the evidence because of the given challenges of enforcement. But the bereaved parents who have lost…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, during the short time we have been debating a ban on social media for under-16s, several countries have brought in or are discussing such a ban. Even China is due to…20 Apr 2026HANSARDHMT “Empire Windrush”: 80th AnniversaryTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to celebrate the 80th anniversary in 2028 of HMT Empire Windrush arriving at Tilbury Docks, and to recognise the significant…14 Apr 2026HANSARDHMT “Empire Windrush”: 80th AnniversaryI thank the Minister for that Answer. My Lords, I am so proud to be part of the Windrush generation who, like thousands of Caribbeans, have played and continue to play a part in…14 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, although the Government’s amendments have been put forward as a signal of their determination to act, sadly they commit to nothing. They simply buy the Minister a bit…25 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support all the amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron. I will speak to Amendment 433. Worryingly, children are increasingly turning to AI chatbots…18 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 209, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron. I was at the meeting that the noble Lord, Lord Russell, so graphically described. I wish all…02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I have put my name to Amendment 239A in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Nash, as I believe we need to protect our children, however and wherever we can, from child…02 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I have put my name to support the amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Bertin. Over the last eight years or more, every time that we have debated the…02 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 215 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Barran, and Amendment 216 in the name of my noble friend Lord Addington, who has great experience in…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I wish to speak to Amendments 127, 129 and 130 in my name, which are supported by the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson; I thank him for his support, as always. These…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I am overjoyed. I am so happy for the child performers of today and the future, because we are breaking down barriers that might prevent them having an exciting…28 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I fully support these amendments and congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, on her fight to highlight these issues over many years and on her opening remarks. I…27 Jan 2026