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HANSARDGavi: Covid-19I note that, as well as giving money to Gavi, the Government are also funding UK-based efforts such as that at the University of Oxford. Given the multiplier advantages of…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingThe noble Baroness, Lady Grender, referred to the tragic death toll from Covid-19 among construction workers. Does the Minister agree that that is just one sign of a deeply…18 May 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: CustomsEven with the light-touch barriers the Minister referred to, there would clearly be extra costs on goods coming from Great Britain to Northern Ireland. Given the low wage levels…18 May 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityI join other noble Lords in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, for securing this debate and for her comprehensive and deeply sobering introduction. I associate the Green…14 May 2020HANSARDCare Homes: Covid-19 TestingNHS England recommends to staff that if they have symptoms after a negative coronavirus swab test they do not return to work, given the estimates of false negatives of up to 30%.…14 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyMy Lords, this Statement launched the Government’s document, Our Plan to Rebuild . It says: “Anyone with symptoms should isolate immediately, alongside their households, and apply…12 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)Many noble Lords have referred to the fact that the subtitle of the report is How to Win Friends and Influence People . How the world looks at us and how it treats us is important…12 May 2020HANSARDHigher EducationHow will the Government’s bailout measures and future policies help universities move away from the wasteful commercial model, where they see themselves as competing businesses,…06 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Howard of Rising, commented that, given the context of this debate, it was surprising to see 22 speakers for it. However, as the noble Baroness,…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Department for Work and Pensions UpdateThere is no mention in the Statement of the bedroom tax. I ask the Minister to reflect on its impact in the age of Covid-19—the impact on the education of two under-16s having to…05 May 2020HANSARDAviation and Tourism: CancellationsIf the Government are considering the bailout of transport operators, will they make it conditional upon the fair legal treatment of customers, particularly regarding refunds, as…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: People Living in PovertyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the number of people who will be (1) living in poverty, or (2) unable to meet their basic needs, as a result of…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EconomyI thank the noble Baroness for her Answer. I quote from a Conservative Party press release of 16 September 2019: “Strong … economic growth means more money for our public…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EconomyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to protect the prosperity and wellbeing of British citizens from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on (1) the United…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: People Living in PovertyMy Lords, I thank everyone who has put their name down to speak in this debate and apologise that the time available is so short. I hope this is something that the Procedure…30 Apr 2020HANSARDEconomy: UpdateMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, referred to the difficulties of the hospitality sector. UKHospitality reports that 71% of its members have had claims for business…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Prisons and Offender RehabilitationMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord German, for securing this debate and for his excellent introduction. Many of the questions I had have already been asked, but I want to…23 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Business Interruption LoansAs the Minister said, many businesses do not want to rely on debt or are unable to do so. Some of them are small businesses, such as an independent café whose owner I have been…22 Apr 2020HANSARDBusiness of the House (Virtual Proceedings and Topical Questions for Written Answer)My Lords, I join other noble Lords in thanking the staff, in particular, who are operating under such difficult conditions, as we know the whole of society is at the moment, and…21 Apr 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation Scheme (Expenditure) BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow three such powerful contributions in this debate. Along with others, I welcome the fact that we are talking about and providing…21 Apr 2020