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HANSARDKnife CrimeMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for her positive responses to these questions. I add that the academics Stephen Case and Kevin Haines offer a perspective on knife crime…21 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, ultimately the way to prevent an increase in homelessness is rent controls and the abolition of no-fault evictions. However, given that Shelter and Crisis have predicted…13 Jul 2020HANSARDEducation Settings: Autumn OpeningMy Lords, the Government’s latest school census data shows that we have the highest proportion of secondary school pupils taught in classes of more than 31 for 40 years, and many…08 Jul 2020HANSARDFood: Fruit and VegetablesMy Lords, the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme is a good scheme. My limited research suggests that children in year groups not currently eligible for the scheme miss their fruit…06 Jul 2020HANSARDSchools: Disadvantaged PupilsMy Lords, will the Minister tell us what is being done to address the levels of child and family poverty in this country, which, prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, already led to…24 Jun 2020HANSARDSchools: Return of StudentsMy Lords, the Minister has in part addressed this, but can she say what discussions have been held with education unions to ensure that planning is in place for the academic year…23 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Recovery StrategiesMy Lords, a fairer, cleaner and more sustainable economy in a more equal and socially just society cannot just be an aspiration: it must be seen as critical to our survival. We…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I have no specific interests to declare in the context of the debate, but I declare one as a lifelong trade unionist. As such, I always look at proposals from any…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Pre-school SectorMy Lords, I refer to my interests in the register. A large amount of private provision has indeed closed during the pandemic. Maintained nursery schools have taken in additional…08 Jun 2020HANSARDUnemployment: SupportMy Lords, the level of unemployment that we are confronting is, frankly, unthinkable. We know that even before this crisis many individuals and families were literally one pay…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SchoolsMy Lords, I refer the House to my entry in the register of interests in relation to the National Education Union. Speaking in another place on 13 May, the Secretary of State said…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingMy Lords, while the Government’s intention to restart the housing market is welcome, provided that it is done under safe conditions, are the Government considering the following:…18 May 2020HANSARDHousing for the HomelessMy Lords, I live in London and I am therefore most familiar with the situation here. I understand that there are 4,000 rough sleepers in hotels across London. Without government…14 May 2020HANSARDEducational SettingsMy Lords, I am sure that the Minister recognises that it takes quite a while to get an education, health and care plan in place. I have been approached overnight by a number of…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, I have been unable to speak in this debate previously but am enthusiastic to have the opportunity to say something on the amendment of the noble Baroness, Lady…25 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I will be brief but I am moved to speak on this issue, particularly as the speeches have piled up. First, though, I commend the right reverend Prelate on talking about…21 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I was going to make exactly the same point as the noble Lord, Lord Wigley: we are indeed leaving the EU—much to my regret—but not leaving Europe. As a former teacher of…16 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to support my noble friend Lord Dubs in this matter. For me, this is a moral and ethical matter as well as a political one. Why would a Government…15 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I rise to make this brief maiden speech and in doing so I wish to thank my noble friends Lord Dubs and Lord Knight for their assistance both prior to and at my…09 Jan 2020