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HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBMy Lords, I declare my interests as in the register. In praising Team GB Olympic and Paralympic athletes for their continued success, I want to mention our Olympic head coach for…04 Nov 2024HANSARDIndependent Schools: VATMy Lords, the Government’s plan, linked to the policy to recruit 6,500 more teachers, is a vital step to solving the crisis in music education in state schools. Since 2010, there…17 Oct 2024HANSARDTax Reliefs: Theatre, Orchestra and Museums and Galleries ExhibitionMy Lords, on the benefits of the orchestra tax relief, the permanent 45% rate has been transformative. It enables UK orchestras to build new audiences, support new productions,…15 Oct 2024HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryMy Lords, I am pleased to contribute to this debate because while I was the MP for Worsley and Eccles South I spoke a number of times on the NHS contaminated blood scandal, and…15 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial Care StrategyMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to speak in your Lordships’ House for the first time in this debate, to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Thomas of Winchester, and to listen to the…10 Oct 2024 Bills sponsored (4)