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HANSARDDaesh Crimes: Accountability (JCHR Report)My Lords, I am delighted to follow the right reverend Prelate, with whom I share non-lawyer status—perhaps the only two here. This excellent report has had a somewhat chequered…09 Sept 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportMy Lords, the Minister has laid some emphasis on getting it right, but I wonder whether she could—24 Jul 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Additional ReportOh, sorry.24 Jul 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Vulnerable ChildrenMy Lords, the Government regularly provide updates on aid to Afghanistan with a special focus on women and girls, and these are very welcome. Can the Minister say what progress…23 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, as a non-contributor to the Bill so far, it seems to me that the amendment is not being spoken to. I wonder whether I could support those who have enjoined contributors,…20 May 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I declare an interest, having a young grandson who had an affinity with snakes. When he was very young, living in central London, he had several, one of which was quite…06 May 2025HANSARDPublic Inquiries: Enchancing Public Trust (Statutory Inquiries Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Norton, for his wise, inclusive and perceptive chairmanship. I note the expertise of colleagues on the committee and the truly marvellous…25 Apr 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]My Lords, it seems that we never stop talking about ourselves to ourselves, but I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Norton, on securing a Second Reading of this well-aired Bill…14 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Youth StrategyI am speaking so fast that I can hardly hear myself talk. My most important point is this. In view of the fact that our youth is somewhat disillusioned, which we know from…13 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Youth StrategyMy Lords, there is no doubt that the announcement of a national youth strategy which will be with us by the summer is good news. The Minister will therefore forgive me if what I…13 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, does the Minister agree that one way to change the attitude towards girls and women would be to educate boys? That would be particularly important in a country such as…05 Mar 2025HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, I wonder whether I could press the Minister on what criteria are being employed to reduce development assistance. Which projects will be targeted? Can I also ask her…04 Mar 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersMy Lords, there are many different schemes in addition to the one the Government have just announced, which aim to provide breakfast for children in schools. How and through which…27 Feb 2025HANSARDSchools: Citizenship EducationMy Lords, in view of the demise of many youth clubs across the country, does the Minister agree that citizenship education must be professionally taught at both primary and…05 Feb 2025HANSARDUK–China Economic and Financial Strategy DialogueMy Lords, does the Minister believe that there are any risks at all involved in importing large numbers of electronic vehicles manufactured in China, which would plug the gap in…04 Feb 2025HANSARDAfghanistan: WomenMy Lords, can the Minister outline which areas of the Government’s influence are more likely to have effect in dealing with the Taliban? By mechanisms of influence, I am talking…30 Jan 2025HANSARDRules-based International OrderMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for her comprehensive introduction to this important debate. I think many of us will be emphasising the many points that she…16 Jan 2025HANSARDForeign-owned Social Media CompaniesMy Lords, does the noble Baroness the Leader agree that although free speech can be extremely offensive at times, the dividing line is the context in which it occurs, and that the…07 Jan 2025HANSARDChina: Human Rights and SecurityMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra. I too thank my noble friend Lord Alton for never letting up on China. All of us are very grateful, and this…19 Dec 2024HANSARDNational Youth StrategyMy Lords, I too very much welcome the Government’s plan to develop a national youth strategy. Does the Minister agree that a major element of such a strategy should be a holistic…10 Dec 2024