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HANSARDHospitals: Delayed DischargesThe noble Lord raises the important point about the Casey review, which is fundamental. As he knows, it is an independent process, so I cannot give him the exact details that he…09 Feb 2026HANSARDHospitals: Delayed DischargesMy noble friend is absolutely right. I emphasise her words that we must have an integrated, co-ordinated approach. She is quite right to highlight that some areas are doing this.…09 Feb 2026HANSARDHospitals: Delayed DischargesI always look forward to the noble Lord’s questions. I do not think I have an answer to his question at this moment in time, other than to say that the noble Baroness, Lady Casey,…09 Feb 2026HANSARDHospitals: Delayed DischargesMy Lords, we know that too many people are delayed leaving hospital. We are determined to tackle this. This winter, we are ensuring that NHS trusts focus on improving in-hospital…09 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, Amendment 221, tabled by my noble friend Lady Lister, would place a duty on Ministers and officials to prepare and publish a child rights impact assessment, or CRIA, in…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI apologise, but my assumption was that all the departments working together would keep Parliament informed of the decision. However, I do not think we can pre-empt at this time…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I think I win the prize tonight for the most wide-ranging set of amendments that could possibly come together in one group. I turn first to Amendment 222, tabled by the…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I thank all the contributors to this important debate. Amendment 207, which has been degrouped and stands alone for the reasons the noble Lord has outlined, would…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, the amendments in group 3 concern a review of the Act on commencement. Amendment 205 was tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Norton of Louth. I too recognise his continued…03 Feb 2026HANSARDSuperintelligent AIMy Lords, I remind Members that the advisory time is four minutes. The last debate ran short of time. We need to make sure that the Minister has ample time to respond. I hope…29 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank the noble Lord for that intervention. This is exactly what we are proposing: there needs to be that dialogue, to have a better understanding of what is—or is not—available…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank noble Lords for their very considered comments, particularly the noble Lord, Lord Crisp, for bringing his experience into the Chamber. I thank him for the considerate way…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI feel that this group is becoming something of a confessional. It is very interesting to hear noble Lords’ backgrounds. The thing I love about this House is that noble Lords can…28 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe government amendments in this group seek to strengthen the support and engagement local authorities offer to families who wish to home educate. As my noble friend the Minister…28 Jan 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsMy Lords, we now know without doubt that Sure Start worked. It delivered twice as much in benefits as it cost, with positive impacts on health, SEND identification and educational…27 Jan 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsThe commitment is to make sure that every local authority area has a family hub. Deprivation is one of the key factors in the programme. We want to make sure that all children…27 Jan 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsAs my noble friend mentions, early years is a real priority for this Government, starting with our plan for change and a national target by 2028 to increase the proportion of…27 Jan 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsI acknowledge the noble Lord’s involvement in setting up the family hub programme under the previous Government. I reassure him that Best Start Family Hubs will be open to all…27 Jan 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsI think the noble Baroness references the value of the voluntary, community and faith sector. I reassure her that we are investing £2.25 million in five organisations to help with…27 Jan 2026