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HANSARDWindrush GenerationMy Lords, given the suffering of the victims of the Windrush generation but also their incredible contribution to British society, does the noble Lord agree with me that this…28 Nov 2023HANSARDRefugees and Asylum Seekers: Safe RoutesSome months ago, in a debate on the situation in Sudan, I asked the relevant Minister what consideration had been given to opening a safe and legal route from Sudan, given the…22 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Aberdare, particularly because he has covered much of what I might have said, had I had 14 minutes rather than only…09 Nov 2023HANSARDSchools: Catering Facilities and RAACTo ask His Majesty’s Government what financial support they are providing to schools whose catering facilities have been affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete.23 Oct 2023HANSARDSchools: Catering Facilities and RAACMy Lords, the Minister for Schools in another place reiterated that the Government’s commitment is absolute to tackling health inequalities in education settings, including…23 Oct 2023HANSARDJoint Enterprise: Young Black MenMy Lords, the Supreme Court ruled in 2016 that courts had taken a wrong turn over three decades earlier with respect to joint enterprise. Since then, if I am not in error, only…19 Oct 2023HANSARDCore School Budget AllocationsMy Lords, I listened carefully to the Statement and the Minister’s response, so I wonder if she can answer two specific questions. First, the department has committed to undertake…17 Oct 2023HANSARDCore School Budget AllocationsMy Lords, given that we have time remaining, may I ask the Minister if she has a view on how the lower per-pupil funding allocation—at least £43 per pupil—is likely to impact on…17 Oct 2023HANSARDSchools: Music, Art, Craft and DanceMy Lords, I am pleased that my noble friend on the Front Bench added drama to this list, because I am sure that the Minister knows that it has been lost from the curricula of very…16 Oct 2023HANSARDSchools: Music, Art, Craft and DanceMy Lords—16 Oct 2023HANSARDSudanMy Lords, given the dire situation in Sudan, what consideration has been given to the creation of safe and legal routes for those seeking to flee to come to the UK?26 Jun 2023HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection Action PlanMy Lords, it is a pleasure to participate in this debate and to follow the right reverend Prelate. Like others, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, for his concern about this…25 May 2023HANSARDWindrush Generation: 75th AnniversaryDoes the Minister agree that on the occasion of this anniversary, it would be extremely fitting for His Majesty’s Government to announce that anti-racism should be an explicit…24 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Kennedy. I shall speak specifically to my Amendment 504GC. As evidenced in previous debates on the Bill, levelling up can…24 May 2023HANSARDWater Companies: Customer BillsMy Lords, water companies have borrowed £56 billion, even though investment has declined in real terms. Water bills include about £80 to cover interest payments. However, much of…23 May 2023HANSARDPolice Uplift ProgrammeMy Lords, as the Minister said, it is not just about hitting a target; it is also about public trust. How concerned is he about the media reports around police recruitment of…02 May 2023HANSARDPrisons: EducationDoes the Minister agree with me, Charlie Taylor and the Education Select Committee that education is fundamental to rehabilitation, so the fact that current providers do not have…23 Mar 2023HANSARDPrisons: EducationTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential merits of bringing the delivery of prison education into the public sector.23 Mar 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Mann, in many respects. I began teaching in 1973 and I can count on the fingers of both hands—probably not even using…09 Mar 2023HANSARDSEND and Alternative ProvisionMy Lords, I am sure that no one would want to understate the importance of making sure that we do everything we can for children and young people with special educational needs…09 Mar 2023