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HANSARDExtremism Definition and Community EngagementMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Sherlock, most of whose wise words I agree with. I am grateful to the Minister for our meeting earlier. The majority…19 Mar 2024HANSARDExtremism Definition and Community EngagementI just think it is important that the record is straight; I was very taken with what the noble Lord, Lord Mann, said about the length of time. An organisation that in the past had…19 Mar 2024HANSARDExtremism Definition and Community EngagementThe noble Lord did mention a name—19 Mar 2024HANSARDExtremism Definition and Community EngagementI am on my feet speaking; I would like to finish, if the noble Lord does not mind. An organisation is smeared if it is continually associated with somebody who has not been…19 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Hunger AlleviationMy Lords, the European Union, along with hundreds of countries around the world, has now officially accepted that Israel is starving Gaza. At the weekend the EU foreign policy…18 Mar 2024HANSARDUNICEF: Child Poverty RankingsMy Lords, the Minister has said several times that the best way to help children in poverty is for their families to be in work. According to the Child Poverty Action Group,…28 Feb 2024HANSARDGender Pay GapMy Lords, the right to request flexible working has made major strides for women since it was introduced, but what if companies of a certain size were also required to include…27 Feb 2024HANSARDHate CrimesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that response, but, as she said, hate crime has spiked very recently, and we know that hate crimes are chronically underreported in the UK and…21 Feb 2024HANSARDHate CrimesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of any increase in the number incidents of race and faith-based hate crimes, and whether they intend to introduce a…21 Feb 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationI very much welcome the statement from the Government Chief Whip. I declare that I am the honorary president of Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine and remind the House of my…08 Feb 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the current humanitarian situation in Gaza.08 Feb 2024HANSARDFemale Domestic Homicides: Black, Asian and Ethnic-minority OverrepresentationMy Lords, the report by the Centre for Women’s Justice, which the Minister has probably seen, highlights a number of barriers faced by women, particularly from black and…22 Jan 2024HANSARDRefugees and Asylum Seekers: Safe RoutesMy Lords, can the Minister confirm whether the reports are true that there are at least 100 unaccompanied child refugees in hotels at present, despite this being declared unlawful…22 Nov 2023HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Sexual Orientation or Gender IdentityMy Lords, can the Government look further at implementing compassionate, community-based alternatives to detention, as recommended in the evaluation published by the UNHCR earlier…25 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael/GazaMy Lords, I draw to the House’s attention that I am the honorary president of Liberal Democrat Friends of Palestine. I feel it is relevant to say that I was brought up as a…24 Oct 2023HANSARDGeneral Medical Council: Internal GuidanceMy Lords, clear, unambiguous language in healthcare messaging saves lives. I was disturbed to read that one-third of women who are eligible for cervical screening are not coming…17 Oct 2023HANSARDMigrants: BargesMy Lords, can the Minister confirm the cost of the barge sitting there empty at the moment? Reports are that it is about £50,000 a week. Can he confirm whether that is the case,…20 Sept 2023HANSARDMinoritised Women: Pay InequalityMy Lords, the Minister mentioned flexible working and the right of women returning to work to request it—but it is only a request, and it is in the hands of the employer. Given…19 Sept 2023HANSARDAfghanistan: Aid for WomenMy Lords, I also pay tribute to the Minister, who has personally worked tirelessly to help Afghan refugees fleeing the brutality of the Taliban. His commitment is well documented.…11 Sept 2023HANSARDPrison: Support for Dependent ChildrenTo ask His Majesty’s Government what consideration and support they give to dependent children when their mothers are given a custodial prison sentence.18 Jul 2023