Contributions
19 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDPerforming Artists and Musicians: Access to the EUMy Lords, I am delighted, as I know many noble Lords are, about the coming of the Bayeux Tapestry to this country. It is to be celebrated. What can be learned from this loan to…22 Jul 2026HANSARDEarly Release Prisoners: Preventing Homelessness and Rough SleepingMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for tabling this debate and for his compassionate and evidence-based work over many years in this space to make our country…16 Jul 2026HANSARDImprisonment for Public Protection PrisonersMy Lords, the Prisons and Probation Ombudsman pointed to IPPs as a contributory factor in prisoner suicides. Indeed, the Minister of Justice’s own figures declare that there have…06 Jul 2026HANSARDLive MusicMy Lords, I am delighted to take part in this debate in the midst of King Harry’s record-breaking run at Wembley, while the other King Harry is busy cementing his place in…02 Jul 2026HANSARDPrisoner Early ReleaseMy Lords, having previously worked with people being released from prison and having helped people resettle in the community, I know how crucial the right support is after release…01 Jul 2026HANSARDFoetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderLabour Governments have a hugely successful track record of improving the health of the population, for example, reducing smoking in public places and the recent range of measures…25 Jun 2026HANSARDFoetal Alcohol Spectrum DisorderTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve awareness and reduce the prevalence of foetal alcohol spectrum disorder.25 Jun 2026HANSARDJo Cox Civility CommissionMy Lords, it is a privilege to speak in this debate and to remember the amazing Jo Cox, whom I met when she was chair of Labour Women’s Network and I was starting my political…18 Jun 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsMy Lords, can my noble friend the Minister please explain how the Government will ensure that these brilliant hubs reach and build trust with all women. I am thinking, for…10 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for bringing this Bill and for its many important clauses. We have had some excellent contributions, but I particularly thank the…08 Jun 2026HANSARDNational Arts BankI thank my noble friend Lord John for tabling this debate and welcome the contributions from noble Lords so far. I will particularly focus on theatre, having spent about a decade…04 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is quite overwhelming to speak after such an expert on housing and homelessness as the noble Lord, Lord Bird. I thank the noble Lord for his speech. I welcome this…01 Jun 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeI congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich for an important and moving maiden speech. The first person in her family to stay in education…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechI congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich for an important and moving maiden speech. The first person in her family to stay in education…18 May 2026HANSARDWomen’s Health StrategyMy Lords, I, too, warmly welcome this strategy and thank my noble friend the Minister for all her hard work and persistence with it. It touches on many aspects of my experience…23 Apr 2026HANSARDGrenfell Tower Memorial (Expenditure) BillWho and what we as a country remember matters. Although many others in your Lordships’ House are clearly far more qualified on this topic and have had direct face-to-face…14 Apr 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI congratulate my noble friends, my sisters on these Benches, on their stellar maiden speeches. I declare an interest: I am the executive member for health and social care at…06 Mar 2026HANSARDBetter Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)I congratulate the noble Lords on their maiden speeches. They were truly excellent contributions, and I look forward to the one that is yet to come in this debate. I am delighted…12 Feb 2026HANSARDUK Development Partnership AssistanceMy Lords, I am profoundly grateful to have the opportunity to speak for the first time in your Lordships’ House. Indeed, I am profoundly grateful simply to be here. It is really…29 Jan 2026