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HANSARDPension Schemes Bill [HL]My Lords, the three strands of the Bill contain proposals that have been broadly welcomed across the sector and across this Chamber. My noble friend Lord Sharkey spoke about…28 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth: VapingMy Lords, is the Minister aware that smoking has again become much more normal, and indeed quite fashionable—particularly in the form of e-cigarettes, among not just smokers but…14 Jan 2020HANSARDLow-income Families: Benefits FreezeMy Lords, is the Minister aware that in August 2018, two-thirds of those who had benefits cut were single parents? Single parents in the bottom 20% income bracket will have lost…13 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, when thinking about the debate today, I wondered what will change for the poorest and most vulnerable as a result of the new government agenda. For example, how will the…09 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth and Social Care: MalnutritionMy Lords, in the light of the very real pressures on care services in communities, could the Minister say what steps the Government are taking to ensure that the elderly and…05 Nov 2019 Bills sponsored (2)