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HANSARDPost Office Horizon: RedressMy Lords, I served on the Select Committee on the Inquiries Act, and, as outlined by the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, it is clear that there are a number of schemes set up in a…10 Sept 2024HANSARDVaginal Mesh Implants: CompensationMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness for securing this debate and the panel for its review and tenacious follow-up of remaining recommendations, particularly recommendations 3…05 Sept 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords: Nominations for AppointmentMy Lords, one of the benefits of this Chamber is the enormous breadth of experience and the generations that are represented here. Could the noble Baroness consider whether, in…30 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, before I offer congratulations, I am sure that I speak for all noble Lords in wishing Lady Knight a swift recovery from her treatment. I wish to congratulate the noble…19 Jul 2024HANSARDSchool Funding: Special Educational NeedsMy Lords, will my noble friend the Minister join me in congratulating Thames Christian School in Battersea, which has recently won a prestigious RIBA award for the architecture of…23 May 2024HANSARDMedia BillMy Lords, first, I need to apologise to noble Lords that I was not present at Second Reading. I am grateful to a number of local radio stations, and especially to Rob Persani of…22 May 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Educational AttainmentMy Lords, thousands of young people will be taking their GCSE examinations this year who were also in year 7 when the pandemic began. Unfortunately, they have been doubly affected…22 May 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Educational AttainmentMy Lords—22 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenMy Lords, is it not important to ensure that young Muslim girls know how they should be treated when they are in the community, and where they can go for help? One of our best…20 May 2024HANSARDRelationships, Sex and Health Education: Statutory GuidanceMy Lords, in relation to the point that the noble Baroness raised about resources and materials, it is the usual policy of this Government that you outline content and then allow…16 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, the Illegal Migration Act is the basis on which the Home Office has any authority to accommodate children. I understand from my noble friend that the Government are…15 May 2024HANSARDFaith Schools: Impact of Removing Admissions CapMy Lords, should we not be proud that the new schools that we have opened since 2010 include Muslim, Hindu and Sikh faith-based schools, which were the first in the country, as…07 May 2024HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Missing from Registered AddressMy Lords, the Home Office is lawfully able to accommodate those who are under the age of 18. Can my noble friend the Minister outline whether that power has been used? If it has,…02 May 2024HANSARDFamily Reunion Visas: GazaMy Lords, under the Ukrainian scheme, about 174,000 people came to the UK, and there were extensive categories of family relationships under that scheme. Can my noble friend the…24 Apr 2024HANSARDSchool Inspections: FundingMy Lords, one of the key functions of an Ofsted inspection is to make sure that no one is employed who has a criminal record relating to harming children. Sadly, there are over…17 Apr 2024HANSARDCriminal JurorsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to recognise the work of criminal jurors and, in particular, whether they plan to introduce an ‘appreciation day’ for…06 Mar 2024HANSARDCriminal JurorsMy Lords, I am obviously disappointed by my noble and learned friend’s Answer. Other jurisdictions, such as Canada, have introduced such a week—not just a day. There is an…06 Mar 2024HANSARDFormer Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration: ReportsMy Lords, your Lordships’ House spent many hours considering the Illegal Migration Bill, which considered the law to enable the Home Office to accommodate vulnerable children.…06 Mar 2024HANSARDMental Health Patients: DischargeMy Lords, as a member of the Joint Committee scrutinising the Bill, it was clear to me that one of the problems was that there is a statutory list of next of kin which does not…05 Mar 2024HANSARDSchools (Mental Health Professionals) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, for this Private Member’s Bill, which enables your Lordships’ House to focus once again on the mental health needs of young…01 Mar 2024