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HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine DonationsMy Lords, only 2% of people in low-income countries have received vaccines—woefully short of what is needed if we are to put this behind us. I echo the point made by the noble…29 Nov 2021HANSARDFrance: AUKUSI congratulate the Government on what is a very innovative new alliance, even if it was executed with maybe slightly less diplomacy for our near neighbours than it might have…19 Oct 2021HANSARDSub-Saharan Africa (Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee)My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Oates, who has such personal experience of the region. This time two years ago, I was honoured to join many learned…08 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, these are grave days that we are witnessing; the good intentions of 20 years lie in tatters. Those many British and Afghans who risked, and in some cases paid with,…18 Aug 2021HANSARDCalorie Labelling (Out of Home Sector) (England) Regulations 2021My Lords, all crises give way to opportunity, the chance to reassess and adapt, and Covid is no different. Eighteen months on, we are confronted with some really difficult issues.…22 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitI congratulate the Minister on co-hosting this very important meeting. I am sure he will agree that we should set an example by addressing our own educational challenges in the…14 Jul 2021HANSARDFemale Offender StrategyMy Lords, the vast majority of women in prison today are held for non-violent offences and on short sentences; 60% of them have experienced domestic abuse; and many of these women…21 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsThe original vision of the G7 was a fireside chat, where the world’s most powerful men and women addressed the world’s most pressing problems—and there are certainly many of…17 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Representatives: Online AbuseMy Lords, I, too, pay tribute to the inspirational Jo Cox as a model public servant, campaigner and mum, whose tragic murder we remember today. In a healthy, just and open…16 Jun 2021HANSARDCOP 26My Lords, one of the most defining geopolitical issues of the day is the worsening relationship between China and the West, yet when it comes to solving issues around climate…25 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lord, I welcome the many learned speeches from noble Lords this afternoon, many of whom have vast experience and knowledge of this very important topic. As the daughter of a…19 May 2021HANSARDEating Disorder Services: ReferralsMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Bull, is quite right to raise this important issue today. Young people have had their lives turned upside down over the last year, their plans…17 May 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Assistance: Budgets and AwardsMy Lords, through our aid budget we are able to insure ourselves against mass migration, terrorism, pandemics and environmental destruction, as well as standing by our commitment…22 Apr 2021HANSARDPrisons: Self-harm Among Women PrisonersMy Lords, we hear that self-harm by women in prison today has increased by an alarming 8%. We know too that 60% of women in prison today have experienced domestic abuse. The vast…15 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Care SystemMy Lords, years ago the Government published a Green Paper in response to the worrying surge of mental health issues in children and young people and those in care. Today, a year…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Energy Efficiency: RetrofittingMy Lords, a vital part of our efforts to tackle climate change and reach net-zero targets is catching CO 2 -emitting boilers in households across the country. This is a…01 Mar 2021HANSARDSchools: Online TeachingMy Lords, the impact of school closures has hit a generation of children and has hit those who cannot access online resources hardest of all. We should have identified this…11 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Youth UnemploymentMy Lords, while our focus has been rightly on trying to save the lives of those most vulnerable in our society, we are in danger of forgetting the huge sacrifices we have asked…02 Feb 2021HANSARDHealth: Eating DisordersMy Lords, this autumn, charities such as Place2Be have recorded a notable increase in issues of self-harm, suicidal thoughts and eating disorders. The impact of shutting schools…19 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Soft Power Strategy: Role of BBCNow that we have cut our ties with the EU, we need to be more, not less, focused on how we maximise our influence around the world. We have many assets at our disposal: a strong…18 Jan 2021