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HANSARDGender Recognition Act 2004What advice will Her Majesty’s Government give to sports bodies, when national policies differ from those of international federations?19 Oct 2020HANSARDProfessional and Amateur Sport: Government SupportMy Lords, I ask your Lordships to note my interest on the register: I am chair of ukactive. Have the Government determined the impact on the NHS of the drop in activity levels and…01 Oct 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I strongly support Amendment 15 in the names of the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, and other noble Lords. I listened intently to the debate in Committee, and it is…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, and others for continuing to raise the issue of access for disabled people, and I too will not rehearse my arguments again. I…20 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 124 and 138, which have my name attached, and which have already been ably covered by the noble Lord, Lord Addington, and the noble Baroness,…16 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I have nothing further to add on this amendment at this time.13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 2, 5, 12, 17 and 25 in this group. Obviously, from personal experience, I feel very strongly about these amendments. Disabled people are often…13 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I apologise for not taking part in the Second Reading of the Bill due to logistical issues on my part. I shall speak to Amendment 115 in this group, to which my name is…07 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMany of the amendments to which I have added my name cover issues around water. I welcome the comments of the Minister when he summed up on the earlier group and the discussion…07 Jul 2020HANSARDFree School Meal Vouchers SchemeMy Lords, I declare an interest as chair of ukactive. Far fewer children than expected have been accessing school and school meals during the pandemic. This has left them in a…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: RestrictionsMy Lords, some disabled people seem to have received a second letter asking them to shield for another 12 weeks. It appears that the government website is not necessarily clear on…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: TransportThe Rail Delivery Group has stated that disabled passengers who need assistance during their journey can still book ahead, but they may be asked extra questions to help staff plan…14 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Transport SafetyMy Lords, what assurance can the Minister give to disabled passengers who require assistance—of course within the safety considerations for all—that the current situation will not…12 May 2020HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games 2021Live sport is a lifeline for many people as spectators, but it is also massively important for giving athletes competition opportunities. I read with interest that the ECB has…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social Care ServicesMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register, in that I am a vice-president of the LGA. The Care and Support Alliance has reported thousands of people getting in…23 Apr 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillMy Lords, I draw noble Lords’ attention to my registered interests. I am trustee of the British Institute of Human Rights and a vice-president of the LGA, among others. We are in…24 Mar 2020HANSARDSport England: Female ActivityMy Lords, I commend each iteration of this campaign, because it has challenged stereotypes, especially around women being affected by their period. But can the Minister explain…09 Mar 2020HANSARDBBC and Public Service BroadcastingMy Lords, I draw your Lordships’ attention to the Members’ register of interests and declare that I am a board member of the BBC and work as a freelancer, mostly in sport. I will…05 Mar 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, I briefly thought about whether disability should be added to the list but, after the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan, presented Amendment 8 so eloquently, I am much happier…25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]25 Feb 2020