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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI completely recognise the noble Lord’s strength of feeling, which he has expressed on many occasions. However, I just reaffirm that we would go through a process for determining…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI can only refer the noble Lord to previous comments that the details around these matters will be considered when progress is made. It is not appropriate for those matters of…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI would be happy to write to the noble Baronesses with clarification on that point; I thank them for their interventions. As I was saying, Amendment 713A appears to introduce a…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank the noble Lord for his comments. It is still worth raising these matters in this context to avoid any confusion. Amendment 162, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin,…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillApologies; I thank the noble Baroness for her clarification on that point. I was mid-sentence, so forgive me if I repeat myself. Limiting the number of manufacturers based on…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI hope that noble Lords can listen to what I have to say. The clinical trial processes for approved substances are, of course, an essential part as we move forward. Amendment 703,…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI do not think it would be appropriate to comment on that level of detail at this point.13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI just reinforce to the noble Lord that it would be completely wrong to pre-empt the decisions of Parliament—I am sure he is fully aware of that. I just want to give reassurance…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this very important debate. As usual, I will limit my comments to amendments on which the Government have major legal,…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillAs always, my noble friend raises an important point. I will go on to talk about the whole issue of substances, so if I do not address the points he raised, I will be happy to…13 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationMy Lords, the Government are clear: unregistered placements must stop. Powers in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill will allow Ofsted to issue monetary penalties, enabling…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationI thank my noble friend for all the work he does in this area, regularly raising its profile. I assure him and noble Lords that places in loving foster homes for children who need…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationGenerally speaking, in trying to analyse why the number of foster carers has dropped, it is around the general areas of support, which are so important. Of course, when people…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationI am not sure if my noble friend sat in on any of the sessions of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, but future regulations will enable a cap on the profits of non-local…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationI will get back to the noble Lord; I do not have the exact timescales in front of me. The nine areas have been chosen and are up and running. The evidence they gather will be…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationThe noble Earl is preaching to the converted. My experience, going back over 16 years now, has all been about enabling the kinship care model to grow, thrive and be recognised. It…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationThat, again, is an important point. The collection of data is critical, and local authorities need to submit that data annually. However, data is only as good as its…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationIt is not just about young people who have come out of care, but young people who are in care at the time. Most local authorities have very supportive groups through which young…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationThe noble Lord touches on a very important and sensitive issue. Too often, young people are labelled by what happens to them. It is critical that, where we get the opportunity to…12 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren in Care: Illegal AccommodationI thank the noble Lord, particularly for focusing on outcomes. That is the issue we face: too many young people who go through the care system do not have good outcomes, and we…12 Mar 2026