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HANSARDPensions CommissionMy Lords, in welcoming the Minister back to her seat, with her in-depth knowledge of all these topics, can I ask whether the Pensions Commission will explore how access to the…22 Jul 2026HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, we must thank the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, for her introduction to this amendment. Like others, I have had some desperately sad correspondence from widows whose…22 Jul 2026HANSARDPeople with Learning Disabilities: Acute IllnessMy Lords, the report highlights that, for almost two-thirds of these patients, there was no assessment of mental capacity. However, when people are ill and frightened, mental…20 Jul 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, I also thank the Minister, in particular for the exemplary way he has engaged with those of us who are Back-Benchers and on the Cross Benches over specific issues, and…20 Jul 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, I remind the House that I am president of the CO Research Trust. Cabin air quality is a critical issue. I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Empey for the way he…13 Jul 2026HANSARDUnpaid CarersMy Lords, some employers are now adhering to the principles of Hugh’s law when there is a seriously or critically ill child and those unpaid carers are particularly severely…08 Jul 2026HANSARDChildren’s and Young People’s Mental Health ServicesDo the Government recognise that, as the report said, school staff often see the antecedents of mental health? Two areas where there is strong evidence are parental alcoholism,…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHigher Education: Affordability and QualityMy Lords, we are resuming at 3.35 pm. That means that the debate was adjourned for 34 minutes. We will add injury time to the end time, so the new end time is 6.01 pm. The right…02 Jul 2026HANSARDHigher Education: Affordability and QualityMy Lords, my noble friend Lady Deech is to be congratulated on securing this crucial debate. As a current pro-chancellor at Cardiff University and a previous chair of council at…02 Jul 2026HANSARDDrink-DrivingMy Lords, given that somebody with a blood level of 50 to 80 milligrams of alcohol has a six times greater chance of dying in a road accident and, on top of that, of killing other…01 Jul 2026HANSARDPension Access Rules: Impact on Terminally IllThe Government’s review is much to be welcomed, because of the disparity. Given that 33% of working-age people with children who are terminally ill are recognised as dying in…30 Jun 2026HANSARDFoetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderMy Lords, the Government’s initiatives on alcohol prevention in pregnancy are to be welcomed and are very impressive, but can the Minister assure us that the industry itself will…25 Jun 2026HANSARDClergy Conduct MeasureMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely. I invite the noble Baroness to speak.24 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]I declare that I am president of the CO Research Trust and a member of the Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee. The Minister has already referred to our report. I am…16 Jun 2026HANSARDChildren: Physical PunishmentMy Lords, do the Government recognise that this report shows quite clearly the link between a failure to protect children from abuse and poor outcomes for those children? If…16 Jun 2026HANSARDCompassionate Use Medicine Schemes: VATMy Lords, do the Government recognise that it has been estimated that, for each pound invested in research, there is an approximate 25p return on that in perpetuity. Therefore, we…16 Jun 2026HANSARDCivil Aviation (Consumer Protection and Regulatory Reform) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am absolutely delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, who has really put his finger on summarising all these amendments incredibly well. As you go through,…16 Jun 2026HANSARDRare Cancers: Diagnosis and TreatmentTo ask His Majesty’s Government what incentives they are creating to encourage pharmaceutical and medical technology industries to innovate in the diagnosis and treatment of rare…15 Jun 2026HANSARDRare Cancers: Diagnosis and TreatmentI am grateful to the Minister for outlining what are laudable aims, but the reality is that, every year, about 67,000 people die from rare cancers. About 10,500 of those have…15 Jun 2026HANSARDHealth-related Benefits AssessmentsHow many long-term claimants with severe long-term disabilities, who will never have a life devoid of dependence on disability benefits, has it been agreed will not be recalled to…08 Jun 2026