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HANSARDHuman Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2019My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the previous distinguished speakers, who have made many interesting points already. I am not a lawyer, but a member of the very active…03 Sept 2020HANSARDChildhood ObesityMy Lords, obesity is overwhelmingly a problem of deprived communities. Therefore, does the Minister agree that initiatives on child obesity need to be tackled by communities…02 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Leicester) Regulations 2020My Lords, I have a son who lives in one of the most multi-ethnic areas of Leicester. People there are surprised that there has been no update on the Leicester situation on the…29 Jul 2020HANSARDEnglish Language LearningMy Lords, the ability to speak and read English is key to social mobility and for social skills. Does the Minister agree that being able to write good English, with accurate…27 Jul 2020HANSARDDomestic AbuseMy Lords, as has been said, children who witness domestic violence are also innocent victims who suffer trauma. There is an increasing need for support for such children, yet 60%…24 Jul 2020HANSARDStudent LoansMy Lords, the Student Loans Company states that the online repayments service was “extensively researched and tested prior to launch”, and says: “We constantly listen to our…23 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityI thank the Minister for her response. She will be aware that, before Covid-19, research by the Social Mobility Commission and others pointed out the barriers to social mobility…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social MobilityTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on social mobility.21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Human TraffickingMy Lords, before Covid-19 child migrants were already vulnerable to trafficking and suffered problems with health and social care. Could the Minister say what extra support for…16 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Human TraffickingYes, vulnerable children.16 Jul 2020HANSARDEducation Settings: Autumn OpeningMy Lords, some children who have been out of school for such a long time will need extra support to help them reintegrate and perform well. Professionals believe that demands on…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Women’s SportMy Lords, as a Lady Taverner, I too welcome the appointment of the former captain of the England women’s cricket team as the first woman president of the MCC. Does the Minister…30 Jun 2020HANSARDEducation Settings: Wider OpeningMy Lords, the chair of the Education Select Committee said this week that 70,000 disadvantaged children are not working at home and have no access to the internet. Will the…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: MasksMy Lords, there is evidence that wearing a mask can reduce the risk of transmitting and succumbing to infection. The most precise that I have seen is from the US Centers for…11 Jun 2020HANSARDFree School Meal Vouchers SchemeMy Lords, we know that poverty leads to food insecurity for children. Last week the Trussell Trust reported an 89% increase in the need for emergency food parcels in April. Who…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SchoolsMy Lords, of course I wish for schools to open, but I was in a meeting yesterday where I met the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy on Covid-19. He emphasised that the…20 May 2020HANSARDSchools: Relationships and Sex EducationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the ability of schools to deliver the new compulsory elements of relationships and sex education curriculum from…12 May 2020HANSARDSchools: Relationships and Sex EducationI thank the Minister for that reply. Does she agree that relationships and sex education fosters self-esteem and social skills in children and young people as well as enhancing…12 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Addington, for securing this important debate. I pay tribute to the vast number of charity workers and volunteers. They are often…30 Apr 2020HANSARDChildren in CareWhat consultation on the proposed changes actually took place in March with our excellent children’s voluntary sector? I know that the Explanatory Memorandum to Statutory…30 Apr 2020