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HANSARDPensions CommissionWill the Minister rule out the state pension age ever being 70, despite what the commission and others might say, recognising that the pace of the increase in life expectancy has…22 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I have tabled Amendment 92, the final amendment, and will be going ahead of my noble friend speaking from the Front Bench. To set it out pretty clearly, I hope that this…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I co-signed Amendment 9 from the noble Baroness, Lady Jones of Moulsecoomb, because I thought it was very sensible. If it is not taken up by the Government today,…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 18 in my name and add my voice to the amendments I co-signed in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Stoneham of Droxford. He has already set out…20 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I tabled Amendment 81 and I support my noble friends on the Front Bench in their Amendments 83 and 84. My amendment is trying to bring a bit of accountability back into…20 Jul 2026HANSARDGovernment Record on Education, Employment and WelfareMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on introducing this debate so well. I am conscious that a lot of statistics have been thrown around. I was genuinely surprised to hear the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDEnvironmental Permitting (Waste Controlling or Transporting) and Relevant Functions of Primary Authorities (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2026My Lords, I briefly want to congratulate the Government and to say, well done. I think this was first put forward eight years ago, and it is finally happening. I appreciate it is…14 Jul 2026HANSARDIndustrial Training Levy (Engineering Construction Industry Training Board) Order 2026My Lords, I do not seek to oppose this order today, but I have a number of questions. I again start by praising the Government, and I strongly support the move to the DWP and the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDState of Climate and NatureMy Lords, 10 of the 48 designated areas have still not produced their local nature recovery strategies. When will the Government issue directions to those councils and give them a…14 Jul 2026HANSARDState of Climate and NatureMy Lords, 10 of the 48 designated areas have still not produced their local nature recovery strategies. When will the Government issue directions to those councils and give them a…14 Jul 2026HANSARDUK MigrationMy Lords, I am very conscious that, under the points-based system, many people came into this country on a variety of visas. However, in the last two years, over half a million…09 Jul 2026HANSARDInternational Marine Protected Area: Sargasso SeaI had the privilege of being alongside my noble friend Lord Ahmad when we signed the BBNJ treaty at the UN in 2023. It is great news to hear about progress on the Sargasso. I…06 Jul 2026HANSARDNature’s Rights Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, on introducing the Bill. It is a comprehensive Bill, given the number of clauses in it, and I completely understand the…03 Jul 2026HANSARDLive MusicMy Lords, “Do You Want to Know a Secret”, “It’s Not Unusual”, “Hit the Road Jack”, “We Will Rock You” and “Song 2” are all songs that last just two minutes, the length of our…02 Jul 2026HANSARDChildren’s and Young People’s Mental Health ServicesThere was an initiative to have a mental health first aider in every school. What further work has been done to maintain that level in the Minister’s working collaboration with…02 Jul 2026HANSARDUkraine: International Claims Commission ConventionMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak in this debate. I appreciate the decision of the committee to ask for this matter to be debated. As President Zelensky said in 2023 in The…30 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to Amendment 142, which I have signed, and Amendment 172, which I strongly support. The whole concept of the TNFD follows on from the TCFD, but it has been…29 Jun 2026HANSARDChild PovertyThe noble Baroness is making an interesting point, but of course the pupil premium is a source of funding. I wonder whether, based on what she has just been saying, that schools…18 Jun 2026HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness on securing this debate. It is very timely in recognising the ongoing challenges that families in this country face, including issues…18 Jun 2026HANSARDLivestock Grazing on Dartmoor National ParkMy Lords, I set up the Fursdon review for Dartmoor and, in terms of the recommendations, it would be helpful for the Government to update the House on what commitments they…18 Jun 2026