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HANSARDCharities: Advancement of ReligionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure charities cannot use ‘the advancement of religion’ charitable purpose to advance ideologies which promote…26 Nov 2025HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of PracticeMy Lords, given the significant public interest in this guidance and the wide-ranging impact across society, can the Minister confirm that both Houses will have the opportunity to…05 Nov 2025HANSARDElon MuskMy Lords, I am no lawyer, but I am told that calling the left “the party of murder” and saying, “Violence is coming” and “You either fight back or you die” is not enough to…04 Nov 2025HANSARDNational Curriculum: Religious EducationMy Lords, the 2015 High Court Fox judgment made it clear that non-religious world views such as humanism must be treated on an equal footing with major world religions in…30 Oct 2025HANSARDNon-crime Hate IncidentsDoes the Minister agree that care should be taken not to conflate crimes with non-crime hate incidents, and that this is particularly important in media reporting?27 Oct 2025HANSARDHIV: Testing and Medical CareMy Lords, today, contracting HIV is no longer a death sentence as it once was, unless it is not spotted and treated in time. Testing is freely available, but we need greater…20 Oct 2025HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Meaning of “Sex”Can the Minister indicate how the Government plan to monitor future case law in this area to ensure that statutory codes remain accurate and up to date, particularly if the courts…15 Oct 2025HANSARDPrisoners: ReoffendingHow much of the £700 million promised to probation will be going to the Probation Service for more probation officers’ training and support, et cetera, and how much of it will be…14 Oct 2025HANSARDAlzheimer’s DiseaseMy Lords, as we know, Alzheimer’s is the main form of a number of types of dementia. Early diagnosis allows for help to identify the specific type of dementia, leading to targeted…13 Oct 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission on Adult Social CareMy Lords, we spend about the same amount of money on supporting working- age adults as we do the elderly—about £11 billion per annum. We need to ensure that, within that…17 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I apologise on behalf of my noble friend Lord Storey, who has unfortunately had to leave to get the last possible train home. I want to say just a few words, as the hour…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I wish to speak to my own Amendment 457 and to Amendment 456 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Watson of Invergowrie, both of which deal with the issue of faith- based…16 Sept 2025HANSARDIPP SentencesSorry—a lot of us are very keen to speak up on this matter. The six recommendations in the report are a brilliant way to ensure that IPP prisoners can be looked after properly and…15 Sept 2025HANSARDIPP SentencesMy Lords—15 Sept 2025HANSARDYoung Futures HubsMy Lords, it is a tough old time for young people right now, not helped by the reduction in funding for youth services that we have seen over quite a few years. It is great to see…24 Jul 2025HANSARDDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy: GivinostatMy Lords, currently only 70 of the 500 children with Duchenne are accessing the trial of givinostat. We are hoping for a decision on 18 December from NICE, but my worry is about…22 Jul 2025HANSARDCommission on Antisemitism ReportMy Lords, as has been said, we are now suffering historically high levels of antisemitism since 7 October, despite the fact that British Jews have nothing to do with the actions…17 Jul 2025HANSARDHumanist WeddingsMy Lords, there is no question—to argue with the right reverend Prelate—that a commercial aspect is part of a humanist wedding; it is a very strong and serious undertaking that…30 Jun 2025HANSARDNHS and Social Care: Joint WorkingMy Lords, I was very pleased to hear the Minister’s words on the progress and planning for this NHS 10-year plan. I was looking through, well, everything that I could find,…26 Jun 2025HANSARDNHS and Social Care: Joint WorkingYes, I am.26 Jun 2025