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HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I, too, thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing this debate and introducing it so ably. I draw attention to my registered interests in this regard. The pandemic…28 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, I too pay tribute to the brave contribution and sacrifices made by our British forces in Afghanistan. I would question the evidence of the Taliban changing its stance.…21 Apr 2021HANSARDTuberculosisMy Lords, this past year has seen a huge disruption to the delivery of vaccinations and medical treatment and care, with TB being one clear example. Given the increased need for…24 Mar 2021HANSARDRegistration of Marriages Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations. This is indeed a historic event, the first changes to the content of a marriage register since 1837. It is a…23 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I shall speak in support of Amendment 91, to which I added my name, and which has been so ably moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Lister. I note my interests in this area…17 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak to these amendments, so ably introduced by the noble Baroness, Lady Greengross. The hour is late, and I do not wish to add much to what has already…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Amendment 48 is in my name and those of my noble friends Lady Morgan and Lord Wolfson, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge. I will also speak to the other…10 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: WomenMy Lords, older women are among the groups that have suffered most from this pandemic. Many live alone and have had to endure months of isolation as well as receiving very…10 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen’s EqualityMy Lords, the Covid-19 pandemic is threatening to turn back the clock on gender equality globally. Nowhere is this worse than in conflict countries. How can we ensure that more…09 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen in Elected OfficeMy Lords, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, we acknowledge that progress has been made in this area—but there is still much more to be done. Many women are put off coming…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, like others, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Greengross, on championing the rights of older people over so many years. I will speak in support of Amendments 165…10 Feb 2021HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, inheritance tax hits people when they are at their most vulnerable—when they are bereaved. It is an unfair tax, paid on taxed money by only around 5% of estates,…10 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I stand to support Amendment 185, also in my name. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for her very able introduction and the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of…10 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sMy Lords, we all recognise that the pandemic has had a particularly devastating impact on the elderly, with them not being able to see loved ones, isolation increasing dementia…09 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Over-75sTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of (1) the COVID-19 pandemic, and (2) the subsequent restrictions put in place to address the…09 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Crawley, and I am pleased to stand in support of Amendment 162, which is tabled in my name and that of my noble…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillIt is a privilege to follow the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Gloucester. I shall speak to Amendment 140 and I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Kennedy, on introducing…03 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillIt is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Russell. I speak to Amendment 176 and congratulate my noble friend Lord Polak on introducing this amendment and gathering such…01 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin. I congratulate the Minister on introducing this Bill, which is a significant step forward in protecting the…05 Jan 2021HANSARDInternational Human Rights DayDoes the Minister agree that it is often women and children who bear the brunt of day-to-day human rights abuses, especially during conflict? Covid has contributed to putting…10 Dec 2020