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HANSARDUnder-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 2026HANSARDEarly Years EducationMy Lords, early years education provides an ideal opportunity to screen for lifelong and specific learning difficulties such as dyscalculia, which, without intervention and…14 Jan 2026HANSARDOffice for the Impact EconomyMy Lords, in launching this new office, Darren Jones noted: “Change comes as much from the ground up as from the top down”. He highlighted the crucial role of people who know…17 Dec 2025HANSARDArts and Creative Industries: Social MobilityMy Lords, alongside internships, work experience programmes are a very effective gateway for young people who are considering a career in the creative industries. Will the…03 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic and Private Sector Productivity TrendsMy Lords, the Minister will know that, with 52% of the adult population having numeracy levels at or below those of a primary school leaver, low numeracy acts on a drag on the UK…30 Oct 2025HANSARDYouth Mobility SchemeMy Lords, I follow my noble friends Lady Coussins and Lord Clancarty to create a hat trick by mentioning the less well-known Creative Europe. The Minister will know that it…29 Oct 2025HANSARDAutistic Children: State SchoolsMy Lords, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has documented unlawful exclusions of children with special educational needs and disabilities, including informal removals and…23 Oct 2025HANSARDEducation in PrisonsMy Lords, the Minister mentioned reading, but he knows that nearly 70% of people entering prison are assessed as having numeracy levels below that of a primary school child. This…21 Oct 2025HANSARDMusical Instrument CertificatesMy Lords, the Minister cited the common understanding that emerged from the May summit earlier this year. Can she say—if not now then in writing—exactly what efforts have taken…20 Oct 2025HANSARDFracture Liaison ServicesMy Lords, I declare my interest as an ambassador for the Royal Osteoporosis Society, and I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Black of Brentwood, on securing this important debate.…16 Oct 2025HANSARDMusic and Dance Schools: Affordable AccessCan the Minister help me to understand where dance will sit within the new centre that she describes? The centre is dedicated to music and the arts but, as we know, in schools…16 Oct 2025HANSARDMusic and Dance Schools: Affordable AccessMy Lords, I speak in this short debate as someone who owes her career to a predecessor of today’s music and dance scheme. I will focus my time on what it takes to achieve that…16 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseMy Lords, the noble Baroness’s Question asked about not just access to care but quality of life. Is the Minister aware of the growing body of evidence that creativity enhances the…13 Oct 2025HANSARDPensions: Low-income and Self-employed WorkersMy Lords, the Minister will know that the latest OECD figures show that 52% of adults in England have numeracy levels below those expected of primary school leavers, which can…23 Jul 2025HANSARDUK–EU Defence and Security Co-operationMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the global dominance of US and Chinese AI models is threatening Europe’s security and defence, through both its ability to cripple our…03 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I rise briefly and with some trepidation as somebody who came through the HOLAC process. Although I might have become part of the establishment, I did not start as that.…02 Jul 2025HANSARDArts SectorMy Lords, the Minister has rightly highlighted the multiple benefits of investment in arts and culture, but is she aware of the role that arts and cultural organisations play in…30 Jun 2025