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HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I must admit that when I saw my name so far down the speakers’ list, I hesitated and thought, “I’ll have so many speeches I have to listen to”, but I am so glad that I…19 May 2026HANSARDClimate Change: Government ActionI thank my noble friend for that Answer. Will he join me in sending warmest wishes to Sir David Attenborough on his 100th birthday? I am sure that all in this House would pay…19 May 2026HANSARDEl Niño: ImpactMy noble friend the Minister is clearly aware of the urgency of this situation and the demands across government that we must respond to it. The sector is now increasingly asking…19 May 2026HANSARDClimate Change: Government ActionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to tackle climate change.19 May 2026HANSARDLow-carbon Heat NetworksTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to support the rollout of low carbon heat networks.22 Apr 2026HANSARDReducing Government SpendingMy Lords, can my noble friend spell out to the House the benefits of increased public expenditure on health and how this actually contributes to economic growth? Can he spell out…24 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceMy Lords, I associate myself with the gratitude and thanks to the armed services that has been expressed by all Members of this House. I ask my noble friend the Minister directly,…11 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationMy Lords—03 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationMy Lords, I agree that we should judge the Government on what they do. My noble friend the Minister has referred to the £10 billion defence contract with Norway to build Type 26…03 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that the youth guarantee scheme could represent a step change in dealing with profound issues around youth unemployment? Does the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth Guarantee Scheme: EvaluationTo ask His Majesty’s Government how the success of the Youth Guarantee scheme will be measured; in particular, what specific employment and training outcomes will be targeted and…13 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth Guarantee Scheme: EvaluationI thank the Minister for that reply. I am sure she will agree that the youth guarantee scheme could be a vital reform to the welfare state, offering a lifeline to young people who…13 Jan 2026HANSARDArmed Services: Sexual ViolenceTo ask His Majesty’s Government what support is offered to victims of sexual violence in the armed services.09 Dec 2025HANSARDArmed Services: Sexual ViolenceI thank my noble friend the Minister for that very helpful reply. Are all complaints of sexual harassment and assault recorded? How are they monitored, and is the Minister aware…09 Dec 2025HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025My Lords, I begin by offering my congratulations to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Portsmouth on his inspiring maiden speech. In the short time I have, I want to make…04 Dec 2025HANSARDOBR ForecastsMy Lords, we have had much discussion of the process in these questions so far, but can my noble friend the Minister remind the House that it is the substance of the Budget that…01 Dec 2025HANSARDHydrogen and Fuel Cell IndustryMy Lords, I am sure that my noble friend the Minister is aware that ExxonMobil is planning to close its Mossmorran ethylene plant in Fife in the great footballing nation of…19 Nov 2025HANSARDUK-Norway Defence Agreement: Impact in ScotlandTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the economic and industrial impact in Scotland of the United Kingdom’s recent defence agreement with Norway, and…05 Nov 2025HANSARDUK-Norway Defence Agreement: Impact in ScotlandI thank my noble friend for that reply. Does he recognise that this £10 billion deal secures the future of shipbuilding on the Clyde for years to come and is surely a vote of…05 Nov 2025HANSARDGDP Per CapitaMy Lords, can my noble friend the Minister explain to the House the role of record levels of public investment and how they contribute to economic growth? In his answer, lest we…20 Oct 2025