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HANSARDCare Quality Commission ReportTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking in response to the report by the Care Quality Commission Out of Sight — Who Cares? , published on 22 October.15 Dec 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty. I pay tribute to him for his tireless advocacy on behalf of the creative industries, particularly the music…15 Dec 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I rise principally to support Amendment 43, to which I have added my name, but I fully support all the amendments in this group, which have in common their intent to…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I join others in welcoming the noble and learned Lord, Lord Stewart of Dirleton, and congratulating him on an excellent maiden speech. In a crystal clear exposition of…11 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Dental ServicesMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. Reduced clinical capacity not only impacts on patients but massively disrupts the education of dental students, who…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for Entertainment and Music Industry FreelancersMy Lords, the Minister has pointed to the Culture Recovery Fund, which, of course, we all welcome. However, is she aware that conditions attached to it mean that “new projects ……09 Nov 2020HANSARDPlanning: Accessible HomesMy Lords, housing with care, sometimes described as assisted living or extra-care housing, provides a vital alternative to residential care for those older people who can no…04 Nov 2020HANSARDPlanning: Accessible HomesMy Lords, with the permission of my noble friend Lady Greengross, and at her request, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in her name on the Order Paper.04 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, like other noble Lords, I welcome the reintroduction of schemes put in place during the first lockdown to protect livelihoods. However, thrown into sharp relief is the…03 Nov 2020HANSARDVAT Retail Export SchemeMy Lords, the Minister will understand the obvious link between inbound visitors’ retail spend and the spillover effect on culture and visitor attractions. To take one example, a…20 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityMy Lords, the Government’s investment in opportunity areas is indeed welcome and is making a difference. Nevertheless, this report reveals that in one in every six local authority…15 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Social Mobility Commission The long shadow of deprivation , published on 15 September.15 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureDoes the Minister agree with the view of the combined fan groups of the big six that, while reform may be needed, it must be done in consultation with fans, power must not be…14 Oct 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I support this amendment, which seeks to secure the continued success of the UK’s trade in goods and services with the EU, and to preserve the mobility framework that…13 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to add my name to Amendment 25, which brings together in one place my former professional life in the cultural sector and my current life within higher…05 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I fully support all the points so eloquently argued, once again, by the noble Lord, Lord Oates. I will speak briefly only to reiterate the points I raised in Committee,…05 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to speak in support of these amendments, so ably introduced by the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, and so well supported, not only across all parts of…05 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Regional TheatresMy Lords, theatre is only regional when viewed from a distance; to those living around them theatres are local, and they play a vital role in serving local communities and local…28 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) Regulations 2020My Lords, the recent rash of debates on health protection regulations is indicative of the speed at which this situation is evolving, and it underlines the importance of effective…25 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Creative IndustriesONS data from September 2019 showed that 16% of the creative workforce was of working-class origins. Covid-19 is exacerbating this class crisis. Up to 35% of the workforce have…22 Sept 2020