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HANSARDOffences Against the Person Act: Section 58My Lords, does not my noble and learned friend the Minister agree that, to prevent such tragic offences from occurring in the future, the Government should urgently propose…15 Jun 2023HANSARDLocal Government: Reinvigorating Local DemocracyMy Lords, it would be easy to begin my remarks by saying that this debate comes at a uniquely critical time for local government, but throughout my time as a Bradford councillor,…15 Jun 2023HANSARDSchools: “Ghost Children”My Lords, a whole-family approach to absenteeism needs co-ordination at the local and national government level, with family hubs becoming the go-to place where families can…02 May 2023HANSARDPrepayment Meters: Code of PracticeMy Lords, there is understandably grave concern about the effect of prepayment meters on the vulnerable and disabled. Can my noble friend clarify whether the social tariffs are…20 Apr 2023HANSARDThe Ties that Bind: Citizenship and Civic Engagement in the 21st Century Follow-Up ReportMy Lords, as a starting point, and on behalf of all those involved, I thank my noble friend Lord Hodgson for his diligence and determination in making sure that the findings of…17 Apr 2023HANSARDPublic Transport in Towns and CitiesMy Lords, I confess to having joined the Built Environment Committee as this report on public transport was being finalised, so my input was, at best, minimal. I am sure that most…17 Apr 2023HANSARDThe Ties that Bind: Citizenship and Civic Engagement in the 21st Century Follow-Up ReportI am sorry, I think I may have imagined or misread an email from earlier in the day, so I am sorry if I have sent hares running. I apologise.17 Apr 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, I am in agreement with the Clause 9 amendments put forward by the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley, and the noble Lords, Lord Farmer and Lord Beith. As these…22 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillNo I am not, but it is a different thing than finding people guilty of allegedly interfering and charging them with criminal activity. Amendment 86 is particularly important in…22 Nov 2022HANSARDSocial Housing StandardsI declare my interests in the private rented sector, as in the register. We have heard from a number of colleagues about the importance of the culture in social housing provision…16 Nov 2022HANSARDKinship CareMy Lords, as we have heard, the legal framework for kinship care is very complicated: there is no single definition in legislation, which can lead to kinship carers missing out on…14 Nov 2022HANSARDWomen and Girls: Economic Well-being, Welfare, Safety and OpportunitiesMy Lords, I am delighted that the noble Baroness, Lady Gale, has initiated this debate today, which will consider the status of women and girls in the UK. I am hugely honoured to…14 Jul 2022HANSARDCost of Living: Low Income Families with ChildrenDoes my noble friend agree that the cost of living measures are more beneficial than uprating benefits?13 Jul 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president and former chair of the Local Government Association, and as a member of Beckfoot Trust, which is a multi-academy trust, and…17 May 2022HANSARDPalestine: RecognitionMy Lords, the United Kingdom has rightly long maintained that recognition of a state of Palestine should take place in the context of a final status agreement negotiated by Israel…06 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I speak to Amendment 92B in my name. It seeks to reinstate essential, in-person safeguarding checks for girls under 18 when seeking abortion. I have no doubt that the…05 Apr 2022HANSARDThe Future of the Northern Ireland AssemblyMy Lords, what assessment has my noble friend made of safeguarding provisions for young women under 18 in assessing abortion in Northern Ireland—in particular, for the penalties…30 Mar 2022HANSARDSocial Security SystemMy Lords, can my noble friend say why the child element of UC is limited to the first two children?22 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, health and safety have arguably never been more front and centre in our nation’s thinking and approach to healthcare. The Government prioritising healthcare in one of…16 Mar 2022HANSARDPensions: Triple LockMy Lords, what are the Government doing to increase the take-up of pension credits?16 Mar 2022