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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee and the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments for their scrutiny of this instrument. The draft regulations were…07 Jul 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026I thank noble Lords for their contribution to this discussion today. I know from previous experience that both noble Lords are passionate about education and understand its…07 Jul 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026That the Grand Committee do consider the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026.07 Jul 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills: FundingI thank the noble Lord. I anticipated his question. Yes, of course, we are very mindful of increasing pressures and costs—particularly energy, as he mentioned. There is a package…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills: FundingI have a very good relationship with the noble Earl and I think he might be slightly flattered to be described as “strident”. I rest my case.02 Jul 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills: FundingThe noble Lord raises a very complex issue. There are no simple answers for why an individual young person falls out of the system. The point that he makes, quite rightly, is that…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills: FundingI pay tribute to the noble Baroness’s dedication and persistence in supporting the FE sector, which I too believe is fundamental for the future success of our young people but…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills: FundingMy Lords, additional funding for 16-19 schools and further education over the next two years was announced yesterday. As a result, overall 16-19 programme funding per student in…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills: FundingI thank my noble friend, as always, for his continued support from the Benches behind me. As well as that, the frustration I have is that there is no recognition or acceptance…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills: FundingThe announcement was made only yesterday, so we are still in conversations with all the relevant parties. But in this large sector, there is welcome surprise at the actual numbers…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills: FundingI was not expecting quite that angle, but the right reverend Prelate raises a very important point. It is absolutely heartbreaking when you know that children are eligible for…02 Jul 2026HANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]My Lords, it has been a real privilege to be part of the debate today and, with my own background, I have really enjoyed the rich contributions from around the Chamber. I…24 Jun 2026HANSARDPATHWAYS Study: Puberty SuppressionMy Lords, I remind the House that the next 20 minutes are for questions from Back-Benchers only.24 Jun 2026HANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, for introducing this group of amendments, seconded by the noble Lord, Lord Markham. I express my gratitude to all noble Lords…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, for introducing this group of amendments, seconded by the noble Lord, Lord Markham. I express my gratitude to all noble Lords…22 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, before we start debate on the first group, I rise to remind the House of the rules on declaring interests. Noble Lords should declare any relevant financial interest the…15 Jun 2026HANSARDAirports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 20 May be approved. Relevant document: 3rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand…15 Jun 2026HANSARDWelfare Reforms and Youth UnemploymentI remind the House that this is a time-limited debate. Any extra time Members take will be taken off the Front-Bench response.11 Jun 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsI recognise the noble Lord’s real commitment in this area and his work over the years. I stress that there are good examples of hubs providing support for families with teenagers,…10 Jun 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsMy Lords, we are investing over £900 million in the Best Start Family Hubs and Healthy Babies programmes, with an ambition for 1,000 hubs by 2028. New guidance published on 30…10 Jun 2026