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HANSARDJunior Doctors’ StrikesMy Lords, those who have awarded degrees to doctors and heard them take the Hippocratic oath that they shall do no harm can scarcely be impressed by action being taken in which…17 Apr 2023HANSARD50th Anniversary of the Expulsion of Asians from UgandaMy Lords, what is more enjoyable than to follow the noble Lord, Lord Desai, with his wisdom and wit? All that is needed for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing, as…27 Oct 2022HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Final ReportMy Lords, do I have the permission of the House to speak, because I was not here for the earlier Statement?24 Oct 2022HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Final ReportThank you. I did not applaud the remit of the inquiry; it was much too broad. We had terrible problems with the chair, with whom we were, at last, third time lucky. The inquiry…24 Oct 2022HANSARDIndependent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse: Final ReportI gave evidence to the inquiry, and I have had very personal experiences of all this, so may I speak?24 Oct 2022HANSARDGCSE and A-level Results: Attainment GapMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Armstrong, on securing this debate because it is a subject that is very close to my heart, as she well knows, as I have been…08 Sept 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is always a joy to follow my noble friend Lord Inglewood, who was without doubt one of my favourite, most capable and competent Ministers when I was in government. I…11 May 2022HANSARDOckenden ReportMy Lords, this is a deeply shocking report, and I applaud the Minister for the way in which he has responded. Above all, I of course applaud Donna Ockenden for the formidable…30 Mar 2022HANSARDSchools White PaperMy Lords, the Secretary of State deserves the warmest congratulations, with the ministerial team and all those officials and others who have been involved in Opportunity f or All:…29 Mar 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportMy Lords, I think the House will agree that if the Labour, Liberal or Conservative parties fund anyone’s work, that is a matter for them, but anyone who is funded by the taxpayer…31 Jan 2022HANSARDBBC FundingWill the Minister advise the Secretary of State that it would give greater veracity to her criticisms of the BBC if she refrained from commenting on party-political bias? That is…25 Jan 2022HANSARDChild SafeguardingMy Lords, this of course goes right back over very many years, and we have been here before—in my case, right back to Maria Colwell. The noble Lord, Lord Laming, has led this…06 Dec 2021HANSARDClimate Change: COP 26My Lords, what an honour and pleasure it is to speak after the right reverend Prelate, who, while he has been a bishop for seven years, has finally joined us in this place. During…18 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26My Lords, I congratulate the Government on the tremendous commitment and energy given to COP 26. My first global environment conference was on saving the ozone layer with Margaret…16 Nov 2021HANSARDFuture UK-EU Relationship on Professional and Business Services (EU Committee Report)My Lords, I add my admiration for the noble Baroness and her excellent report. I am beginning to feel left out, having not been a member of the committee, since it is evident that…22 Jul 2021HANSARDHydrogen EconomyThe Prime Minister said that in our decarbonised future, we will cook breakfast using hydrogen power before getting into our electric car—although perhaps a hydrogen fuel cell bus…19 Jul 2021HANSARDInternational Freedom of Religion or BeliefThe House will know that the training of Orthodox clergy at the Halki theological seminary near Istanbul is essential for the survival of the Church in Turkey and the ancient…08 Jul 2021HANSARDWomen’s Health OutcomesMy Lords, this is an important and timely debate and I give full congratulations to my noble friend Lady Jenkin on introducing it. I start by echoing the noble Baroness, Lady…08 Jul 2021HANSARDPrivate Sector: Environment and COP 26Building on the role of enlightened international businesses and with the exciting international leadership offered by COP 26, will my noble friend ensure that the magnificent…07 Jul 2021HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions: Tax StrategyWe can welcome the steps that the Government have taken to support our climate and environmental objectives through the tax system—I am certainly eagerly looking forward to COP…06 Jul 2021