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HANSARDRare Cancers BillThat the Bill do now pass.27 Feb 2026HANSARDRare Cancers BillMy Lords, I want to say a few words about the genuine cross-party co-operation in getting the Bill to this point. This has been this House and the other place at their best. I…27 Feb 2026HANSARDRare Cancers BillThat the order of commitment be discharged. Northern Ireland legislative consent granted.11 Feb 2026HANSARDRare Cancers BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…11 Feb 2026HANSARDRare Cancers BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.16 Jan 2026HANSARDRare Cancers BillMy Lords, it is a great honour to be opening the debate on the Rare Cancers Bill today. I thank Dr Scott Arthur, the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West, who, when he…16 Jan 2026HANSARDRare Cancers BillMy Lords, I thank everyone who has taken part in this debate. It truly has shown this House at its best, with a combination of personal stories and incredible expertise on the…16 Jan 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I will reflect on the journey that has led to the Bill before us. English devolution has not arrived all at once; it has been shaped over time by successive Governments…08 Dec 2025HANSARDBudget: Small and Medium-sized BusinessesMy Lords—27 Nov 2025HANSARDBudget: Small and Medium-sized BusinessesMy Lords, I welcome the news of free apprenticeships for under 25s in small and medium-sized enterprises. This is good news for young people and businesses. What impact does the…27 Nov 2025HANSARDAI: Child Sexual Abuse MaterialMy Lords, a number of concerns have been raised about Ofcom’s recently released draft illegal content codes of practice. Can my noble friend the Minister say what plans the…30 Apr 2025HANSARDLocal Authorities: Temporary Accommodation CostsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the level and costs of temporary accommodation provided by local authorities.22 Apr 2025HANSARDLocal Authorities: Temporary Accommodation CostsI thank the Minister for that reply. What are the Government doing to address some of the underlying drivers of the huge increase in the financial costs to both local and central…22 Apr 2025HANSARDPalestine Statehood (Recognition) Bill [HL]My Lords, I strongly support the Private Member’s Bill from the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, on the recognition of the Palestinian state. I draw the House’s attention to my…14 Mar 2025HANSARDPost Office Horizon Compensation SchemeMy Lords, it is an enormous privilege to rise to make my maiden speech today in this place. I want to start by thanking Black Rod, her staff, the doorkeepers, police, and all the…27 Feb 2025HANSARDWar in GazaWhat is the Government’s plan to get aid into Gaza now that both Rafah and Kerem Shalom are inaccessible? Even if they were accessible, with an invasion now started there would be…07 May 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceOrder. The debate may now continue until 7.55 pm, although that depends on there being no more votes, of course. I call Beth Winter to continue.22 Apr 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceOrder. There is another Division. We will suspend for 15 minutes.22 Apr 2024HANSARD Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) BillI beg to move amendment 2, page 2, line 9, leave out from “(9B)” to end of line 11 and insert “may not be made unless a draft of the instrument has been laid before, and approved…19 Apr 2024HANSARD Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) BillThank you very much, Madam Deputy Speaker. The variety of Bills is in the strange nature of this place. We are going from the warm and fluffy Bill that we have just discussed,…19 Apr 2024