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HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, according to Genocide Watch’s 10 stages of the genocidal process, published in November, Azerbaijan had already reached stage 9, extermination, and stage 10, denial.…18 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. In four minutes, it is barely possible to scratch the surface of this most welcome…05 Jan 2021HANSARDExtreme PovertyMy Lords, to read the words “living in destitution” as a description of life for some people, particularly children, is acutely distressing. When will the Government bring forward…15 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020My Lords, today I shall focus my remarks on the impact of the spending review on councils. Local government has been critical in the fight against Covid-19, protecting the most…03 Dec 2020HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsMy Lords, delays in education, health and care plans—worsened by Covid—are hindering children with 22q and 3q29 and other genetic disorders from accessing either places at special…26 Nov 2020 Bills sponsored (4)