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HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMy Lords, I join others in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Lister of Burtersett, for introducing this Bill and for all her work. I have my own memories of going to school in…19 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I join others in welcoming today’s maiden speakers. As we have heard, the creative industries contribute to the UK’s social, cultural and economic well-being, delivering…12 Mar 2021HANSARDHauliersMy Lords, I want to expand on the impact on international performance touring and I am grateful to One Dance UK for its briefing. Theatre and dance companies work closely with…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateFollowing on from the noble Baroness’s question and the importance of overall and ongoing vaccination coverage, can the Minister say how many people living in the UK are not…04 Mar 2021HANSARDCOVID-19 Vaccine CertificationWill the Minister ensure that the review considers the impact of introducing vaccine certificates on the cultural and entertainment sectors, and both the commercial and the…04 Mar 2021HANSARDOsteoporosis: TreatmentMy Lords, the Minister has rightly pointed to fracture liaison services and the vital role they play, but only half of the population in England currently has access to an FLS,…09 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I rise to speak in support of this amendment, and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Russell of Liverpool, for his comprehensive introduction. It may be hard for some people…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy of Southwark, both for introducing this amendment, to which I have signed my name, and for his persistence, as we have…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I rise to speak briefly in support of Amendment 146A, so ably introduced by the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham. Like him, I welcome the extension of automatic…08 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, can the Minister tell the House what assessment the Government have made of the risks presented by aerosols, which, unlike droplets, are small enough to remain suspended…04 Feb 2021HANSARDMusic Sector: Working in EuropeMy Lords, the deal presents challenges across all art forms. The 10-person dance-circus company Motionhouse exemplifies this. It is currently negotiating a 56-show tour at 20…03 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, following on from the question of the noble Lord, Lord Herbert, Public Health England has reported that people with learning disabilities are six times more likely to…28 Jan 2021HANSARDUK Musicians: EU Visa ArrangementsMy Lords, the EU has visa-waiver agreements in place with some 27 countries that allow 90 days’ visa-free travel within any 180 days and that specifically permit artists to…20 Jan 2021HANSARDHealth: Eating DisordersMy Lords, a recent literature review found that many GPs feel unequipped to identify and manage eating disorders, meaning that patients who could benefit from primary care are…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillI rise principally in support of Amendments 12 and 13. My strong preference would be for these straightforward amendments, which would prevent all use of children and vulnerable…13 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, as the need for tighter restrictions is, sadly, all too evident, can the Minister explain the rationale for issuing regulations that fall short of the guidance? The…07 Jan 2021HANSARDSchools: ExamsMy Lords, this latest lockdown and the change to exams is yet again likely to impact disproportionately on the outcomes of already disadvantaged students. The Minister reassured…06 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, we have already heard today how the pandemic has escalated an existing crisis of domestic abuse. In the three months from March, the charity Refuge reported a 66%…05 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, I share the dilemma expressed so often today, faced with an agreement that is far from the one I would like to see but far better than no deal at all. I particularly…30 Dec 2020HANSARDCare Quality Commission ReportMy Lords, this report details an horrific culture of restraint, seclusion and segregation in the care of people with learning disabilities and autism. NHS data seems to show…15 Dec 2020