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HANSARDWorking From Home (Home-based Working Committee Report)My Lords, I too warmly congratulate the noble Baroness on her report: thoughtful, practical, and admirably free from dogma. I think we are all going to ask her to review the…10 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, it is a great honour to speak in this debate. It will sound increasingly like an echo chamber in the themes that are raised but, to follow the noble Baroness, Lady…05 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth JusticeMy Lords, I commend the report. I am among those who would like to see the age of criminal responsibility increased—20 May 2026HANSARDYouth JusticeI urge the Minister—20 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, the gracious Speech spoke of a country in which “every child is included in the nation’s highest aspirations” and in which no child should be held back by poverty,…19 May 2026HANSARDCancer Outcomes in the UKIs it possible for the noble Lord to speak a bit louder? We old, deaf people back here find it quite hard to hear him.21 Apr 2026HANSARDCancer Outcomes in the UKOkay, maybe he can shout a bit.21 Apr 2026HANSARDCancer Outcomes in the UKYes.21 Apr 2026HANSARDCancer Outcomes in the UKMy Lords, I, too, most warmly congratulate the noble Lord on securing this debate. I always think health matters should be handled by a former president of a royal college, and it…21 Apr 2026HANSARDKnife CrimeMy Lords, like other noble Lords, I greatly admire the Minister and his approach to these subjects. The noble Lord, Lord Hacking, raised the issue of the 16,000 knives that had…15 Apr 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentThe right reverend Prelate’s wife will definitely know that being without education, employment or training has a devastating effect on young people. The consequences for social…24 Mar 2026HANSARDCompanies: Online AGMsThe AGM is a more than convenient opportunity for shareholders in this sector to express their views. Of course, they all wish that the awkward squad would stay at home, as we do…23 Mar 2026HANSARDGP ContractMy Lords, it is evident all over the country that there is an epidemic of sick notes. Is there anything that the Government are doing to strengthen the arm of GPs who try to…17 Mar 2026HANSARDMedia Literacy (Communications and Digital Committee Report)My Lords, I will try to be mild, obedient, good and kind. Let me say how delighted I am to speak in this debate. I applaud the Communications and Digital Committee’s report on…16 Mar 2026HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy Lords—10 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy Lords—10 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewI am really grateful for the noble Lord’s protection and championing. It is always an honour to give way to the future Archbishop of Canterbury. Can the Minister say more about…10 Nov 2025HANSARDAdult Prison Estate: Support for Young PeopleMy Lords, I recognise the Minister’s great commitment to this subject and appreciate his comments on the fact that young people do not mature at the same age—it has nothing to do…03 Nov 2025HANSARDMusic and Dance Schools: Affordable AccessI send my warmest congratulations to my noble friend Lord Blackwell and my appreciation of his dedicated service at the Yehudi Menuhin School. It is always a privilege to follow…16 Oct 2025HANSARDResident Doctors: Industrial ActionMy Lords, I endorse the comments of my noble friend Lord Kamall about recognition of those doctors who have decided not to take action. There can be no way that doctors abandoning…16 Jul 2025