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HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, the amendment I have tabled is a modified and simplified version of the previous amendment regarding child contact centres. I am most grateful to the Minister, the noble…21 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillAt end insert “and do propose Amendment 9B in lieu of Amendment 9—21 Apr 2021HANSARDPlant Health etc. (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That completes the business before the Grand Committee this afternoon. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the Room.15 Apr 2021HANSARDPlant Health etc. (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021We seem to have lost the noble Baroness.15 Apr 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now resume. Some Members are here in person, others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated equally. I ask Members in…15 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 37C in this group. I declare that I chair the National Mental Capacity Forum. I hold the noble Lords, Lord Young of Cookham and Lord Blunkett,…14 Apr 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now begin. Some Members are here in person, others are participating remotely, but all Members will be treated equally. I ask Members in…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, it is a great privilege to speak today in recognition of the enormous contribution to our country made by His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and in…12 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: One Year ReportMy Lords, the National Mental Capacity Forum, which I chair, recently ran its eighth fast-track webinar during the pandemic. We called it “The good, the bad and the ugly”. I will…25 Mar 2021HANSARDChild Trust Funds: Children with Learning DisabilitiesMy Lords, I declare that I chair the National Mental Capacity Forum. The Mental Capacity Act aims to protect against exploitation and support decision-making, but Covid lockdowns…25 Mar 2021HANSARDFolic AcidI too commend the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, for his tenacity on this important aspect. Do the Government recognise that 90% of women of childbearing age have low folate levels? If…23 Mar 2021HANSARDChina: Treatment of Uighurs and Taiwanese Airspace IncursionsMy Lords, how will the Government ensure supply chain transparency and determine links to Xinjiang and its human rights abuses, so that we have up-to-date evidence that is…18 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it is relevant to remind the House that I chair the National Mental Capacity Forum, working for those with a very wide range of impairments to mental capacity. It is a…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillWe should all thank the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, for Amendment 87A. It has been thrown into stark relief by the terribly tragic death of Sarah Everard. In 2017, Parliament…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for introducing this important amendment to the Bill, just as I did 16 years ago when the Children Act was making its way…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, this amendment is important and it has been carefully worded to cover all the suggested improvements, as my noble friend Lord Ramsbotham said. It must be incorporated…15 Mar 2021HANSARDGlobal Population GrowthFollowing the helpful proposal over the five priorities, how will the Government encourage others to increase aid for the education of women and girls in a sustainable way,…11 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, we discussed in Committee that there are no laws against anyone operating as a therapist, psychotherapist or counsellor. Cheap online courses allow people to cheat to…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Amendment 45 is crucial and unreservedly welcome. It is awful to see someone subject to coercive control; to see how the woman—I have seen only women subject to it—is…10 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for the detail she has provided in her full reply. I understand from a previous conversation that the guidance to the Bill will be…10 Mar 2021