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HANSARDYoung People: Post-pandemic EmploymentMy Lords, the Kickstart scheme that the Minister mentions excludes young people with disabilities who claim employment and support allowance, rather than universal credit. What…16 Jun 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Transition to Civilian LifeCan the noble Baroness say what specific support is provided for families—particularly children—of members of our Armed Forces to enable their transition, given that many of them…15 Jun 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]I too offer my congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Black, on her impressive and extremely entertaining maiden speech. I am sure that we are all looking forward to her…15 Jun 2021HANSARDFood, Poverty, Health and the Environment Committee ReportMy Lords, the importance of this Select Committee report cannot be overestimated, and I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Krebs, for his chairmanship and leadership of the committee.…10 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Marriage WeekMy Lords, statistics show that 60% of the marriages of couples aged between 20 and 25 years end in early divorce. Are the Government satisfied about the effectiveness of the PSHE…20 Apr 2021HANSARDInitial Teacher Training Market ReviewMy Lords, there are concerns that the market review will recommend a less diverse, highly centralised provision of initial teacher training. What assurances can the Minister give…14 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, French Minister Clément Beaune recently said in a parliamentary answer that it could be possible to find an opt-out or more flexibility on the 90-day rule for visa-free…13 Apr 2021HANSARDFood WasteDoes the Minister agree that supermarket promotions such as “three for two” and “buy one, get one free” promote overprovisioning and result in waste? What action is being taken to…24 Mar 2021HANSARDDrug-related Mental and Behavioural Disorder Hospital AdmissionsWhat plans do the Government have to address the shortfall in supported housing for vulnerable people, such as recovering drug and alcohol users and people with mental health…17 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I add to others’ my congratulations to the three noble Lords on their very excellent maiden speeches. Being disabled is expensive and the failure of the Chancellor to…12 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, this debate gives us an opportunity to reflect on women’s roles in the pandemic as well as on how any recovery must address the injustices and harms that it has…11 Mar 2021HANSARDModern Foreign Languages: TeachersMy Lords, whole cohorts of children have been denied the rich cultural experience of learning another language since modern foreign languages were discontinued from the national…10 Mar 2021HANSARDUnemployment: Over-50sMy Lords, older workers have valuable experience and life skills but are twice as likely as younger workers to be out of work for 12 months or more. What opportunities for…09 Mar 2021HANSARDPension CreditDoes the Minister believe that take-up campaigns fully involve local agencies, such as the charitable and voluntary sector and more particularly local government, which provide…08 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Universal CreditMy Lords, further to the question of the noble Baroness, Lady Primarolo, I draw to the Minister’s attention the fact that many people still on legacy benefits have had their…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Countries: Reciprocal Pension AgreementsMy Lords, people with frozen pensions have often lived abroad for more than 15 years and have also lost their vote. Is it not time that the Government restore democratic rights to…01 Mar 2021HANSARDAutomatic Enrolment (Earnings Trigger and Qualifying Earnings Band) Order 2021My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for her clear presentation. We will support the order today. I also thank all noble Lords for their contributions and feel that this debate…25 Feb 2021HANSARDUniversal Credit (Transitional Provisions) (Claimants previously entitled to a severe disability premium) Amendment Regulations 2021I also add my thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Sherlock, for tabling this Motion, which we will support. Many have highlighted the evidence of the severe impact of the pandemic…11 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2021I thank the noble Baroness for the clarity of her presentation. I agree with the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, that thanks are due to DWP staff for their response to the huge…10 Feb 2021HANSARDMesothelioma Lump Sum Payments (Conditions and Amounts) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for her introduction to the regulations on uprating benefits for sufferers of mesothelioma and other dust-related diseases. Like other noble Lords,…10 Feb 2021