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HANSARDMaternal MortalityMy Lords, something is happening. In the last decade or so, I have been watching the extraordinary increase in the number of healthy young mothers having C-sections. Why is this…20 Jan 2026HANSARDBusiness Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureMy Lords, when we are talking about business rates, are any of the many thousands of Turkish barbers, as they are so called, vape shops and nail bars—which are all cash only and…20 Jan 2026HANSARDEmployment Gap for Blind and Sight-impaired PeopleMy Lords, to the Minister’s point about employers, I remember that in government we offered all employers up to £52,500 per year for every person with disabilities to be supported…17 Dec 2025HANSARDThe UK’s Demographic FutureMy Lords, I associate myself with all the good things that have been said thus far by noble Lords about my noble friend Lord Hodgson. I pay tribute to him for securing this debate…11 Dec 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I entirely support my noble friend Lady Berridge. Following on from the noble Lord, Lord Meston, this is a really important issue in relation to my noble friend’s…24 Nov 2025 Bills sponsored (1)