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HANSARDQueen’s SpeechI am just coming to the end. Would a DfID Minister be happy to meet the APPG to look at the summit in Tokyo?07 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, we heard in the gracious Speech about “An Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review … covering all aspects of international policy from defence to diplomacy…07 Jan 2020HANSARDNHS: NursesMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on the new funding scheme for those wanting to come into nursing. Can the Minister say a little more about when this funding will be…07 Jan 2020HANSARDChildren in Public Care: Unregistered AccommodationMy Lords, there have recently been reports in the media that cared-for children of 16 and over are being placed into accommodation with young offenders. This cannot be right. Can…04 Nov 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019The only reason that I said that is that the Leader is not here. Therefore, she is not able to answer the question. It would be very helpful, if there were questions, for us to be…25 Sept 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019The—25 Sept 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019Forgive me, but I remind my noble friend that this debate is about the spending review. There will be an opportunity to address those other issues when the Leader is here so that…25 Sept 2019HANSARDSexually Transmitted Infections: EnglandMy Lords, the number of reported gonorrhoea cases has increased by 176.6% among multi-race persons over the last six years. How exactly is the issue being tackled in this…05 Sept 2019HANSARDEbolaMy Lords, as has already been said, it is important to control the spread of Ebola. Can my noble friend say whether local schools are closed in eastern DRC? Would that help to…25 Jul 2019HANSARDImmigration: ChildrenMy Lords, some of these children will be rough sleepers. Will the Minister address the accusation that the Rough Sleepers’ Support Service is being used as a secret service?23 Jul 2019HANSARDImmigration Detention: Victims of Modern SlaveryMy Lords, I totally concur with the comments made by the noble Lord, Lord Paddick. I have two questions. First, is it correct that it is mostly Chinese women who are detained?…18 Jul 2019HANSARDSustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for her excellent opening speech and for the opportunity to speak in this important debate. It is always difficult to follow the…10 Jul 2019HANSARDSharia Law: MarriagesI disagree with my noble and learned friend the Minister. It is not a social issue, but a legal one. Therefore, I entirely agree with the noble Baroness, Lady Cox, that this needs…04 Jul 2019HANSARDAsthmaMy Lords, as the Government roll out the early diagnosis centres, including for lung-health checks, across the country, will they be looking to implement recommendation 1e of the…03 Jul 2019HANSARDSocial Care: Free Personal CareMy Lords, there are examples of good social care packages across the country, but these are patchy. Can the Minister say exactly how the Government are currently disseminating…26 Jun 2019HANSARDChild RefugeesMy Lords, what are the Government doing to ensure that refugee children are safeguarded once they are in the UK? There have been press reports that we could do more.25 Jun 2019HANSARDYouth ViolenceMy Lords, the violence and the deaths of young people on our streets are nothing short of a national emergency on a national scale. Can my noble friend the Minister say exactly…20 Jun 2019HANSARDUnpaid Carers: SupportMy Lords, I am delighted by the Carers Action Plan, which is a very important piece of work for many thousands of carers in the country. Can my noble friend say exactly what…13 Jun 2019HANSARDNHS: BullyingMy Lords, zero tolerance is really important in a workplace, but what are the Government doing to ensure that more senior managers and clinicians do not sexually harass and bully…05 Jun 2019HANSARDSchools: Free School MealsMy Lords, I passionately believe that good nutrition is a human right. What are our schools doing to ensure that parents are educated in good nutritional value? Without good…22 May 2019