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HANSARDOsteoporosis: Early DetectionMy Lords, having identified the causes of osteoporosis, could my noble friend say how the message is being communicated? He mentioned vitamin D, which could be an issue, but the…19 Jan 2023HANSARDHousing: Cost of LivingMy Lords, what are the Government doing in relation to SMEs working in the housing sector, particularly given inflation and rising finance costs?15 Dec 2022HANSARDStreptococcus A: AntibioticsMy Lords, my noble friend will be aware that, while some people are making profits, 16 children under the age of 15 have died as a result of strep A. Exactly what advice is being…15 Dec 2022HANSARDDomestic Abuse Victims: Housing BenefitMy Lords, there is exploitation. We see terrible conditions in our housing sector, such as mould on walls and damp. These women are fleeing domestic violence, often with young…12 Dec 2022HANSARDPrison CapacityMy Lords, I would hope not only that those in prison are able to read but that we are doing everything we can in the education system to ensure that no child leaves school without…06 Dec 2022HANSARDCOP 27: OutcomeMy Lords, my noble friend is well aware of the devastating effects of climate change on countries such as Somalia and India and Pakistan. In Somalia, there were first floods and…06 Dec 2022HANSARDNHS: BacklogsMy Lords, the Public Accounts Committee has stated that £8.6 billion was lost by the DWP last year in overpayments to benefit claimants and fraud. That is £8.6 billion that could…09 Nov 2022HANSARDHome Secretary: Resignation and ReappointmentMy Lords, can my noble friend the Minister say, having been issued with the Ministerial Code, what training is given to all new Ministers, not only in the other place but in this…27 Oct 2022HANSARDUnemployment FiguresMy Lords, I very much welcome the Government’s apprenticeship schemes and the support that the Government gave to businesses. Apprenticeships are of course an important route into…20 Oct 2022HANSARDCare Homes: Energy CostsMy Lords, the NHS has a great history of running great campaigns. I am thinking of “Clunk, click” and the campaigns against smoking and alcohol. Can the Minister say, because not…08 Sept 2022HANSARDPakistan: Flood ReliefTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what financial and humanitarian assistance they are providing to the Government of Pakistan in light of extensive recent flooding in that country.07 Sept 2022HANSARDPakistan: Flood ReliefMy Lords, I very much thank the Government and my noble friend for his Answer, but he will appreciate that we can do much more. The situation in Pakistan is devastating. A third…07 Sept 2022HANSARDFood Strategy White PaperMy Lords, the Government have worked hard to ensure balanced school meals, but there are now reports that suppliers of school meals are beginning to substitute some of the better…07 Jul 2022HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeOf course, for some of us who live further than just outside London, we could not finish at 8 pm and still get home. I just wanted to make that point.05 Jul 2022HANSARDSchools: Citizenship EducationMy Lords, the Government’s schools White Paper does not address citizenship directly. Can my noble friend the Minister say exactly how the Government are intending to address this?29 Jun 2022HANSARDSuicide: Online ProductsMy Lords, the Online Safety Bill is an important piece of legislation, but some are querying it in relation to freedom of speech. Can my noble friend say that this will not be…27 Jun 2022HANSARDSocial Care: AdultsMy Lords, there is some anecdotal evidence that patients are being discharged from hospital without having a full care package in place. Could my noble friend say exactly what the…22 Jun 2022HANSARDPersonal Protective Equipment: WasteMy Lords, it is important that lessons are learned from the PPE purchasing, but will my noble friend the Minister say what action the Government are taking to reduce people’s…14 Jun 2022HANSARDDomestic Abuse VictimsMy Lords, I very much welcome the support the Government are putting into this vital area. Will the Minister give an update on the Forced Marriage Unit and on what additional…08 Jun 2022HANSARDGovernment Business: Messaging ServicesMy Lords, can my noble friend highlight what the national security risks associated with using WhatsApp are and can they be communicated to both Houses so that individuals can…31 Mar 2022