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HANSARDWellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]My Lords, I support the noble Lord, Lord Bird, and his splendid Bill. It is a measure fit for the 21st century and a rejection of top-down government in favour of a truly…13 Mar 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I see International Women’s Day as a focal point for men to recognise women’s contribution globally and for women to celebrate each other’s achievements as we continue…10 Mar 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, I support Amendments 2 and 4. First, I would like to say how much I agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Shackleton, when she talks about education, because I too have…03 Mar 2020HANSARDCrime: Support for Children and Young PeopleTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to improve access to services and support for children and young people who have been traumatised by crime.05 Feb 2020HANSARDCrime: Support for Children and Young PeopleMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and declare an interest as vice-president of Barnardo’s and an ambassador of Embrace Child Victims…05 Feb 2020HANSARDCrime: Support for Children and Young PeopleI thank the Minister for that Answer. Embrace Child Victims of Crime supports more than 3,000 children each year, and that figure is rising. More and more children and young…05 Feb 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, almost 10 years ago in this House my maiden speech highlighted my lifelong mission to ensure that children’s well-being is at the heart of society’s thinking. So, as we…09 Jan 2020HANSARDExtinction RebellionMy Lords, nuclear reactors are one of the biggest contributors to climate change, unlike thorium reactors. What are the Government doing to encourage the use of thorium, which is…31 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, children should not be able to see pornography. Sadly, there was no mention of this in the Queen’s Speech, but the Government need to act now to ensure this. It should…22 Oct 2019HANSARDOnline Pornography: Age VerificationMy Lords, I am bitterly disappointed by this Statement. We are letting our children down. By the Government’s own statistics, every month that passes without legislation, 1.4…17 Oct 2019HANSARDTextiles and Clothing Sectors: Environmental SustainabilityMy Lords, when I was young, my mother decided we should move to Beckenham in Kent because we would get the best healthcare, the best education and the best jumble sales. The dress…22 Jul 2019HANSARDVictims of Crime (Rights, Entitlements, and Notification of Child Sexual Abuse) Bill [HL]My Lords, I too congratulate my noble friend Lady Brinton on bringing this important Bill to the House. The impact of child sexual abuse on victims and survivors is devastating,…19 Jul 2019HANSARDNHS Dentistry ServicesMy Lords, patients’ dental fees in England have been increasing at an unprecedented rate. These charges are discouraging patients from seeking treatment; they are made to think…11 Jul 2019HANSARDAge VerificationMy Lords, the Minister is well aware of my long-standing support for this age-verification regime and will not be surprised to learn how disappointed I am to hear about this…20 Jun 2019HANSARDInternet EncryptionMy Lords—14 May 2019HANSARDOnline Harms White PaperMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Knight, and I too congratulate the Government on bringing forward this important online harms White Paper. I have been…30 Apr 2019HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her kind words, as well as my noble friend. I am part of the Windrush generation and this issue is close to my heart. I was delighted to hear…03 Apr 2019HANSARDChildren: Oral HealthTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to tackle the oral health problems of hard to reach children, especially those in deprived areas of the country, through the…12 Mar 2019HANSARDChildren: Oral HealthMy Lords, too many five to 10 year-olds in deprived areas undergo general anaesthetic in hospitals to have their decayed teeth removed. Starting Well Core is therefore a welcome…12 Mar 2019HANSARDOnline SafetyMy Lords, an NSPCC survey found that six out of 10 parents do not think that social networks protect children from inappropriate content, such as self-harm and suicide. Nine out…26 Feb 2019