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HANSARDGovernment Communications: XMy Lords, there have been reports that the Government’s ongoing assessment of their use of social media platforms is relatively informal, conducted without direct ministerial…05 Jan 2026HANSARDOffice for the Impact EconomyMy Lords, while the objectives of the Office for the Impact Economy are welcome, the creation of a new office is no guarantee of delivery. We have seen how other co-ordinating…17 Dec 2025HANSARDOffice for the Impact EconomyMerry Christmas.17 Dec 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2025My Lords, I welcome the progress that has been made by the Infected Blood Compensation Authority—IBCA—and the Government in delivering payments. I pay tribute to the work of Sir…11 Dec 2025HANSARDThe UK’s Demographic FutureMy Lords, I begin by putting on record my gratitude for the contributions in this House by my noble friend Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts over 25 years, ahead of his retirement. I…11 Dec 2025HANSARDProcurement Act 2023 (Specified International Agreements and Saving Provision) (Amendment) Regulations 2025It looks as though it is the “Baroness Anderson and Baroness Finn show” again. I am grateful to the Minister for setting out the measures before us today. These regulations amend…08 Dec 2025HANSARDOfficial Secrets Act and EspionageMy Lords, the report from the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy describes the handling of the Cash and Berry case as “shambolic” and highlights serious systemic…08 Dec 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, as we come to this final group of government amendments on the DWP section of the Bill, I begin by recognising the real progress that has been made on the DWP use of…11 Nov 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, as we consider the amendments brought forward by the Government, I want to begin by recognising the diligent and constructive work undertaken across this House…11 Nov 2025HANSARDOffice for National StatisticsMy Lords, Sir Robert Devereux’s independent review of the ONS earlier this year highlighted a culture where there was “a reluctance, at senior levels, to hear and act on difficult…10 Nov 2025HANSARDInfected Blood Compensation SchemeMy Lords, the report of the Infected Blood Inquiry described this tragedy as “the worst treatment disaster in the history of the NHS”. Noble Lords across the House and Members in…04 Nov 2025HANSARDYouth Mobility SchemeMy Lords, at a time when youth engagement and creating opportunities at home are so vital, why have the Government chosen to end the National Citizen Service and withdraw funding…29 Oct 2025HANSARDErasmus+My Lords, while discussions continue with the European Union “at pace” on the prospect of rejoining or aligning with Erasmus+—and while I appreciate that the Minister did refer to…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I speak in strong support of this amendment, so ably tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Verdirame, and supported by the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, and the right reverend…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill21 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, these amendments are tabled in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Younger of Leckie. I am also grateful for the support of the noble Lord, Lord Vaux of Harrowden.…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her reply, but I must be absolutely clear that we are not satisfied that the tests we have set out have been met, or with the responses…21 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill21 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, we give this amendment a partial welcome. It speaks to a principle that we on these Benches have consistently raised in relation to the formation and constitution of the…21 Oct 2025HANSARDOfficial Secret Act Case: Witness StatementsMy Lords, can the Minister answer whether the 1 September meeting, as reported by the Sunday Times , between senior officials and intelligence chiefs in the Cabinet Office, and…20 Oct 2025