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HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, as we said in Committee, we are in principle supportive of this amendment. However, we would want in an ideal world a balancing amendment to ensure the possibility of…12 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, my remarks concern maritime enforcement, as proposed in Schedule 6. The United Kingdom has a long and proud maritime tradition and has been at the forefront of promoting…05 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I join others in thanking the Minister for bringing forward these amendments. I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Bertin, on securing this important concession to…13 Dec 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I declare my interest, as I am president of RoSPA. I shall make a few quick points. I took my driving test in 1975, and in 2005 I had a job with a brand new shiny car…13 Dec 2021HANSARDPatient Safety CommissionerMy Lords, how will the Secretary of State inform the public about the commissioner and his or her role, and how should he or she be contacted?02 Dec 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Older PeopleMy Lords, we tend to think mainly of women being abused by their male partners. Could the Minister tell the House what research has been done on the abuse of older men by their…30 Nov 2021HANSARDWhite Ribbon CampaignMy Lords, White Ribbon UK does not currently receive any government funding. The separate White Ribbon Scotland, which operates autonomously, runs a similar programme and receives…25 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, for his clear outline of the problem at the beginning of the debate. That was really helpful. I support the amendments creating the offences…17 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I feel quite inadequate. I only have two sons, not six, and two were a handful. Clearly, I am a huge supporter of this amendment, and was completely unaware of somebody…03 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, for two minutes, I want to throw a pebble into what seems like calm water. I totally support everything that the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Gloucester has…01 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeMy Lords, there is absolutely no doubt that we owe Afghan interpreters and their families a great debt. Can the Minister estimate how many Afghan interpreters in the UK are still…28 Oct 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Gambling DisordersMy Lords, the military has been gambling for hundreds of years but it is much easier now because it can all be done online. We now also know the dangers to an individual’s mental…13 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, I echo the gratitude of noble Lords for the efforts and sacrifices of our Armed Forces over many years in Afghanistan. Yesterday we watched, with alarm, the return of…18 Aug 2021HANSARDFolic AcidMy Lords, why does the Minister tease the House? He says that fortification should happen, so there is no disagreement, but it does not happen. In June, just over two weeks ago,…13 Jul 2021HANSARDSocial Care and the Role of CarersThat this House takes note of social care provision in the United Kingdom, and the role of carers in that provision.24 Jun 2021HANSARDSocial Care and the Role of CarersMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to open this debate on social care. I am sure it will be rich and varied, and that the Minister will struggle to sum up the points made in the…24 Jun 2021HANSARDSocial Care and the Role of CarersMy Lords, this debate has been as far reaching, well informed, well supported and inspirational as I expected. The message is absolutely clear. The Minister has probably has it,…24 Jun 2021HANSARDOsimertinib Cancer TreatmentI am really pleased that this drug can now be used as I understand that it is something of a wonder drug. That is good news. Are there any other drugs that might fall foul of the…18 May 2021HANSARDEating Disorder Services: ReferralsIs the Minister confident that all referrals to a community eating disorder specialist can be managed without excessive travel on the part of the individual and their family and…17 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I join others in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Blake of Leeds, and the noble Lord, Lord Lebedev, on their maiden speeches. I will miss the wise words of the…12 May 2021