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HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, the share of children living in absolute poverty has risen by its highest rate in 30 years. DWP figures show that that increase was the largest since records began in…29 Apr 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I thank the proposers of these amendments for offering an opportunity to establish, as many have said today, some precision and clarity on the range and definition of…17 Apr 2024HANSARDIran and IsraelMy Lords, given the situation in Gaza that the Minister mentioned, where we have had lots of assurances that aid will be allowed in but very little action, and given that this is…15 Apr 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, very many points have been made about how the decision-maker is established. From the point of view of local government, in local councils there are very many ways of…20 Mar 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I also wish to speak in support of Amendments 1 and 6 in the name of my noble friend Lord Wallace. As a former councillor, I can imagine that former colleagues will be…20 Mar 2024HANSARDEarnings: Mothers and FathersMy Lords, 90% of single parents are women, and 49% of these families are in poverty. Universal credit discriminates against single parents by requiring those with children over…13 Mar 2024HANSARDForeign AffairsMy Lords, as the death toll in Gaza now tops 30,000, we reflect on the catastrophe that continues to unfold since the horrific Hamas attack on 7 October. I too pay tribute to the…05 Mar 2024HANSARDGuaranteed Minimum Pensions Increase Order 2024I thank the Minister for his explanation, which was indeed very clear on a fairly complicated issue. We support this order but, at the same time, I would like to use this…27 Feb 2024HANSARDSocial Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2024My Lords, we too welcome the uprating of benefits and will support today’s SI but, as the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, has said, there are ever-rising numbers in poverty, as drawn…27 Feb 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, as many noble Lords have said, this is a very flawed Bill. It is a major crackdown on democratic values and freedoms and an assault on local democracy. It puts pressure…20 Feb 2024HANSARDRoyal Navy: Aircraft CarriersMy Lords, the material state of the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers should be a national shame. Without these aircraft carriers being in a suitable state, the Navy cannot carry out…12 Feb 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian SituationMy Lords, we have heard of the horrific events in Gaza and the suffering of the Palestinian people. The declared objectives of the war in Gaza were to destroy Hamas and secure the…08 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his remarks. I also pay tribute to workers in Gaza, particularly, and in the West Bank, many of whom are risking their own lives to provide…30 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what steps he is taking to secure a lasting ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Gaza.16 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael/GazaMy Lords, it is a great privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Warsi, and I thank the Minister for his measured introduction and constructive remarks. The horrific events of…24 Oct 2023HANSARDViolence in the West BankMy Lords, I, too, have visited the Occupied Territories in the West Bank in recent times and echo the concerns already raised. I pay particular tribute to the NGOs and voluntary…06 Jul 2023HANSARDNHS Eating Disorder ServicesMy Lords, I too thank my noble friend Lady Parminter for securing a debate on an area that is of huge importance yet receives little public attention. I too welcome the Minister…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 95EA in the name of my noble friend Lady Ludford. The amendment seeks to ensure that all UK obligations under EU law are considered when…12 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, as the previous speaker has said, this Bill brings shame on our country. The UK was once one of the most compassionate countries, welcoming victims of oppression and…10 May 2023HANSARDOccupied Palestinian TerritoriesI thank the Minister for his response. However, in the negotiation of the recent trade deal with Israel, which, according to the Prime Minister, was based on the common values of…27 Mar 2023