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HANSARDFinancial InclusionMy Lords, following on from the question asked by the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, about the poverty premium, which sees those who can least afford it being forced to pay more for…11 Jul 2022HANSARDClean Air (Human Rights) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to speak in support of the Bill from the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, and I congratulate her on her work in this area over so many years.…08 Jul 2022HANSARDMusicians and Creative Professionals: Working in the European UnionMy Lords, I join other noble Lords in congratulating my noble friend Lord Clancarty, not just on securing today’s debate but on his energy and resilience in keeping these matters…07 Jul 2022HANSARDMental Health: Advertising and Body ImageMy Lords, despite the fact that advertising prescription-only medicines like botulinum toxin to the general public is already illegal, Botox is still widely advertised online by…30 Jun 2022HANSARDDisabled Children: Support ServicesMy Lords, the Disabled Children’s Partnership, to which many noble Lords have referred, points out that the Green Paper does not answer what may be the biggest question for many…23 Jun 2022HANSARDSocial Care: AdultsMy Lords, could the Minister comment on the March 2022 progress report on the Out of Sight – Who Cares ? report, which came out in October 2020? It found that of the 17…22 Jun 2022HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.20 Jun 2022HANSARDChild Poverty StrategyMy Lords, the review’s recommendations range across a number of policy areas, including the importance of addressing educational inequality in tackling child poverty. With the…06 Jun 2022HANSARDNHS Dental ServicesMy Lords, maternity exemption certificates provide free NHS dental treatment and check-ups for mothers during pregnancy and for a full year after birth. However, mothers who live…24 May 2022HANSARDTouring Hauliers: Arts OrganisationsThe Minister will be aware that, alongside cabotage, CITES and carnet regulations are adding further cost and complexity to post-Brexit touring. Last week at the EU-UK…18 May 2022HANSARDStalking Protection OrdersMy Lords, in addition to the imposition of restrictions, stalking orders can also include positive conditions, such as requiring offenders to seek mental health treatment or enrol…16 Mar 2022HANSARDElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsMy Lords, as a Westminster resident I enjoy access to a fast-growing network of relatively inexpensive and efficient chargers fitted into existing lamp-posts, in a partnership…14 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care Bill07 Mar 2022HANSARDPublic Health: Media AdvertisingMy Lords, there is good evidence that advertising that presents idealised and unrealistic bodies can drive negative body image and trigger or exacerbate mental health conditions,…28 Feb 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to have heard so many important speeches by virtue of my position on today’s list. However, this leaves me little chance of adding anything original to…23 Feb 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Effect on Education in Deprived CommunitiesMy Lords, can the Minister update the House on what discussions she is having with the independent school sector about partnerships with state schools to support less advantaged…23 Feb 2022HANSARDCreative Professionals: EU ToursMy Lords, the music industry is frustrated that so little has been done to resolve touring issues in the 13 months since the TCA was applied, and is concerned that increased costs…21 Feb 2022HANSARDCreative Professionals: EU ToursMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Clancarty, and with his permission, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in his name on the Order Paper.21 Feb 2022HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment: AccountingMy Lords, across the Suffolk countryside, vast piles of shipping containers—some up to 60 feet high—full of this PPE are now lodged. Can the Minister say how long people in those…02 Feb 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, Amendments 233 and 234 are in my name and I am grateful for the support of my co-signatories and of Mencap and nine other working-age disabled adult charities, whose…31 Jan 2022