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HANSARDInternational Sustainability: Natural Resources and BiodiversityMy Lords, having inherited this debate at short notice, I was a little anxious about how to approach such an enormous, complex and, frankly, rather scary issue, but I knew that we…04 Nov 2019HANSARDInternational Sustainability: Natural Resources and BiodiversityMy Lords, it is an honour for me to introduce this debate today, originally tabled in the name of my noble friend Lord McInnes, who sadly cannot be here. My Twitter bio includes:…04 Nov 2019HANSARDChildhood ObesityMy noble friend will have seen coverage in the weekend’s press of food companies which are continuing to breach the government advice that a child should not be weaned until six…15 Jul 2019HANSARDChildhood ObesityTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to combat childhood obesity.15 Jul 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and Funding ReviewMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend for his introductory remarks. I am also grateful to my noble friend Lord Willetts, who very helpfully this morning dropped off a copy of…02 Jul 2019HANSARDPolicy-making: Future Generations’ InterestsMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Bird, is not only a damn good intervener but a hard act to follow. I thank him not only for initiating this debate but for another powerful speech.…20 Jun 2019HANSARDChildren Living in PovertyMy Lords, does the Minister welcome the recent weekly earnings increase?17 Jun 2019HANSARDVictims of Domestic Violence and AbuseMy Lords, I too am grateful to my noble friend Lady Newlove for initiating this timely debate and glad to have the opportunity to pay tribute to her for the enormously hard work…06 Jun 2019HANSARDFamily Courts: Domestic ViolenceTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans, if any, they have for an inquiry into how family courts in England and Wales treat victims of domestic violence.21 May 2019HANSARDAfrica: Population GrowthMy Lords, during the Recess I travelled in north Africa and I took the opportunity to ask people I met about the size of their families. Those who had been brought up with six,…29 Apr 2019HANSARDPlastic PollutionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to tackle plastic pollution.10 Apr 2019HANSARDPlastic PollutionMy Lords, I declare an interest as a trustee of WRAP, which has convened the UK Plastics Pact, which is now supported by 68 of the UK’s largest businesses and organisations. In…10 Apr 2019HANSARDFemale Genital MutilationMy Lords, I am delighted that my noble friend confirms that FGM is indeed child abuse. Would she also agree that the excuse of cultural practice is no reason for cutting young…07 Mar 2019HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, this time last year we held two debates. In addition to our regular one on International Women’s Day, the other, in February, was around the role of women in public…07 Mar 2019HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Commencement of Section 106My Lords, I would like to return to the Question from the noble Baroness about Section 106. Without enacting the legislation, it is very hard for those who are concerned about…07 Mar 2019HANSARDFemale Genital MutilationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to reduce the risk of female genital mutilation for girls in the United Kingdom and internationally.07 Mar 2019HANSARDWomen’s Rights: SheDecides DayMy Lords, my noble friend has confirmed that the UK is one of the most generous donors in family planning and sexual and reproductive health for women and girls. The family…04 Mar 2019HANSARDHousing: Private Rented SectorMy Lords, my noble friend will be aware of the Government’s rent a room scheme, which has the dual benefit of providing up to £7,500 for the home owner and releasing furnished…19 Feb 2019HANSARDEducation: Treating Students Fairly (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Forsyth and the Economic Affairs Committee for this valuable report, which should be a massive wake-up call to all those who care…16 Jan 2019