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HANSARDSocial Media: Substances Unfit for Human ConsumptionMy Lords, is the problem here not often one of classification? Selective androgen receptor modulators, or SARMs, which are so often the basis of the physique-enhancing supplements…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDAccess to Nature Green PaperMy Lords, the Minister has talked a lot about access for children, which is, of course, very important, and she has used the word “walk” quite a lot. Access to nature is equally…03 Jun 2026HANSARDYouth OffendingMy Lords, the prevalence of learning difficulties in the youth justice system is incredibly high. I understand figures show that about 80% of young people who are cautioned or…21 May 2026HANSARDDisadvantaged Pupils: Music Attainment GapMy Lord, the inequalities that the noble Baroness identified in her Question go on to be clearly manifest in the creative industries, where we know from the excellent work of the…20 May 2026HANSARDBalletMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord John, for raising the question of classical ballet. As the Minister knows, it is highly specialist, highly intensive and time critical so…28 Apr 2026HANSARDVictims and Courts BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.23 Apr 2026HANSARDCharity GivingMy Lords, I am sure the Minister will recognise the role of trustees, not just in helping to raise funds but in undertaking the statutory and regulatory functions within…20 Apr 2026HANSARDEquality: Break Down Barriers to Opportunity MissionMy Lords, can the Minister say what consideration the Government have given to joining AgoraEU as a means of promoting equality? While she speaks about schools, we know that…25 Mar 2026HANSARDUkraine: ReparationMy Lords, as of late 2024, Ukraine’s Ministry of Culture has recorded at least 2,000 instances of damage to and looting of cultural sites and infrastructure—museums, libraries,…23 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillI must advise the House that if Amendment 78 is agreed to, I cannot call Amendments 79 to 92, by reason of pre-emption. Amendment 7819 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillI must advise the House that if Amendment 96 is agreed to, I cannot call Amendments 97 and 98, by reason of pre-emption. Amendment 9619 Mar 2026HANSARDPension Schemes BillI must advise the House that if Amendment 102 is agreed to, I cannot call Amendments 103 and 104, by reason of pre-emption. Amendment 10219 Mar 2026HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs: DyscalculiaTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to (1) raise awareness of dyscalculia among educators, including Special Educational Needs Coordinators, and (2) ensure…10 Mar 2026HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs: DyscalculiaMy Lords, dyscalculia is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that manifests as severe difficulties with numerical processing. I hope the Minister will agree that with an…10 Mar 2026HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs: DyscalculiaMy Lords, if I am within time—I look to the Lord Speaker—I wonder whether I could probe the noble Baroness on two of her answers. She said that the national inclusion standards…10 Mar 2026HANSARDPrisons: EducationMy Lords, the Minister will know that neurodivergent people are disproportionately represented in prisons; a 2021 review found that the figure was up to 50%. So educational needs…24 Feb 2026HANSARDUnder-16s Energy Drinks BanMy Lords, the noble Baroness’s Answer referred to obesity. There is a risk of obesity from these high-sugar drinks, but caffeine is perhaps the bigger danger, particularly for…10 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I remind the House that the Question before the House is on Amendment 216 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Addington, so we must first deal with that before we return…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChild Poverty: Faith-based and Voluntary Sector OrganisationsMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate is right to raise the role of faith-based organisations, but I wonder if the Minister is aware of the role of cultural organisations and…03 Feb 2026HANSARDSchools: Music and Dance SchemeI am grateful to the Minister for reiterating the Government’s commitment to the important role of the schools in providing high-quality, world-class training to these elite…28 Jan 2026