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HANSARDMusic and Dance SchemeMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s continued support of MDS and the national centres, and the recognition of their vital role in opening up dance careers to diverse talent.…24 Jun 2025HANSARDLive Music Industry: SupportMy Lords, one way in which the next generation of talent develops its skills and craft is through international touring, which has been so important in building fan bases and…23 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 183B in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Cash. I am grateful to her for a probing amendment that allows us to think in particular about…23 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe noble Lord returns to a theme he has raised before. To conclude, children have 13 precious years to gain the knowledge and the skills that will set them up for their adult…23 Jun 2025HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs: DyscalculiaMy Lords, it is a privilege to introduce this debate, the first in either House to focus on dyscalculia, and I look forward to the contributions of all noble Lords on a range of…04 Jun 2025HANSARDSpecial Educational Needs: DyscalculiaTo ask His Majesty’s Government what provision is in place in schools for identifying and supporting students who have special educational needs, particularly dyscalculia.04 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial Mobility: Sutton Trust Opportunity IndexMy Lords, as we have heard, this excellent report highlights the uneven impact of where you live on your opportunities. For instance, a free school meals pupil in Stratford and…22 May 2025HANSARDOnline Harms: Young PeopleMy Lords, “Adolescence” is probably the latest in a long line of TV dramas that have the effect of changing societal attitudes—you can think of “Cathy Come Home”, “Queer as Folk”,…21 May 2025HANSARDScience and Innovation: Alan Turing InstituteMy Lords, I declare my interest as a board member of UKRI. Does the Minister agree that, in terms of innovation, science research and arts and humanities research play a…19 May 2025HANSARDPupil AbsenteeismMy Lords, there is very good evidence that arts, music and sports programmes lead to improvements in school attendance and engagement, especially in at-risk populations. However,…07 May 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Public ServicesMy Lords, the Minister will know that the US and China are currently responsible for the 80% of the world’s largest AI models. Does he agree that in an increasingly unstable…06 May 2025HANSARDAI: Child Sexual Abuse MaterialMy Lords, the Minister mentioned that a rather high percentage of the material was generated by young people themselves, without being aware of the implications. What is she doing…30 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Weir of Ballyholme, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Lord to speak. In the noble Lord’s absence, I suggest we move on to the next speaker…25 Apr 2025HANSARD“For Women Scotland” Supreme Court RulingMy Lords, as we watch Governments around the world roll back on their commitment to the rights of people who choose to live life differently, and to do so freely, safely and with…24 Apr 2025HANSARDNational Centre for Arts and Music EducationMy Lords the Minister will know that her department and DCMS worked with an advisory panel, which I had the privilege to chair and undertook a large-scale consultation to hear…23 Apr 2025HANSARDHIV/AIDS: US Withdrawal from WHOMy Lords, alongside the withdrawal from the World Health Organization, the Trump Administration are cutting billions of dollars from US universities and research institutes. What…20 Mar 2025HANSARDSchools: Special Educational NeedsMy Lords, dyscalculia is the learning disability that most people have never heard of, yet its prevalence is the same as dyslexia, and indeed its impact on educational, employment…20 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]My Lords, I start by declaring my interest as a HOLAC-nominated Peer, and before I speak to my key point, I want to speak briefly about the impact of the HOLAC process on those of…14 Mar 2025HANSARDIndependent School Fees: VATMy Lords, I thank the Minister and the Government for their recognition of the unique role that the Music and Dance Scheme schools play in enabling talented young dancers and…13 Mar 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.10 Mar 2025