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HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportMy Lords, it is so important that both sides do not play politics. The reality is that none of our parties has covered themselves with glory, including my own—I absolutely put my…18 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Abuse and Rape Gangs InquiryI thank my noble friend the Minister for his Answer. I welcome this inquiry. I just want to say that, as a Muslim woman, I apologise profoundly for what these wicked men have done…18 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Rape GangsMy Lords, on the comments that were just made, I begin by saying that as a British Muslim I was absolutely disgusted by the stories that have emerged about these grooming gangs.…30 Apr 2025HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, could the Minister give us any indication of how much of the steel that we hope will still be produced in Scunthorpe will be used for the defence equipment that we may…24 Apr 2025HANSARDFree School MealsMy Lords, I am sure we all agree that we want our children to be well fed at school. Hungry children cannot learn. Picking up on the comments, particularly from the noble Lord,…02 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, it is a great honour to be the first to congratulate my noble friend Lady Berger on that truly wonderful maiden speech. There is no doubt that her great-uncle would be…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrown Court Criminal Case BacklogMy Lords, I add my congratulations to my noble friend Lady Longfield on her excellent maiden speech. She has been such a force for good in public life, speaking up for young…20 Mar 2025HANSARDIntegration and Community CohesionMy Lords, I begin by paying tribute to my noble friend—my good friend—the Minister, Lord Khan, who is doing a really terrific job. This is not an easy gig, particularly in these…13 Mar 2025HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords—and Ladies; come on, it is International Women’s Day—it is my great pleasure to follow my noble friend Lady Alexander and welcome her to this House along with so many…06 Mar 2025HANSARDRelationship, Sex and Health EducationMy Lords, as we have heard, we know that pornography is poisoning the minds of our young women and men. It is so important to teach men and women at a young age what healthy…04 Mar 2025HANSARDRelationship, Sex and Health EducationMy Lords—04 Mar 2025HANSARDExtremism ReviewMy Lords, as part of the work that the department is doing, could the Minister look at the intersection of extremist ideology, whether that is Islamist or far right, with other…29 Jan 2025HANSARDCommunity Engagement Principles and Extremism DefinitionMy Lords, I am sure the whole House will agree that this work could not be more important or timely. As a Muslim woman, can I ask the Minister what has been done to engage with…22 Jan 2025HANSARDCourts: BacklogsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to tackle court backlogs, and whether they have considered reducing trial by jury.15 Jan 2025HANSARDCourts: BacklogsI thank the Minister for that Answer. He is right that, because of the terrible inheritance of these court backlogs, we have to think radically and challengingly. We have to think…15 Jan 2025HANSARDSchools: Music and Drama AccessMy Lords, it is very important to get music and drama into the classroom. Does my noble friend the Minister agree that it is also very important to get kids into museums, art…17 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-social Behaviour and ShopliftingTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to tackle anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.16 Dec 2024HANSARDAnti-social Behaviour and ShopliftingMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for his Answer. I was pleased to see that safer streets are a priority for this Government. Will the Minister agree that anti-social behaviour…16 Dec 2024HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Victims and SurvivorsI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Chisholm, for securing this important debate and for such an eloquent, powerful and well-researched opening speech. Domestic abuse is a stain on…12 Dec 2024HANSARDRetail Crime: EffectsMy Lords, I thank my good friend the noble Lord, Lord Hannett of Everton, for organising this important debate. He brings great wisdom and experience, having represented shop…05 Dec 2024