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HANSARDCosts of LivingMy Lords, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has pointed out that, since council tax is still based on 1991 property values, the recent £150 support for people in council tax bands…25 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the gracious Speech had some very welcome announcements in it relating to the levelling-up agenda that will have a profound impact on health and care. Previously, I have…17 May 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Global Vaccine InequityMy Lords, is stockpiling not one of the issues we should address? It seems to me very immoral that wealthier nations stockpile. Amnesty has pointed this out. If we had a proper…27 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly in support of Amendments 64, 78, 79 and 81. On Second Reading, I expressed concerns that the new voter identification requirements in the Bill might…21 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I want to add my support particularly for what my noble friend Lady Hayman has just said. This has gone on for a long time. I have been involved in it throughout my time…16 Mar 2022 Bills sponsored (1)