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HANSARDPlaying FieldsMy Lords, the questions so far have focused quite significantly on football, and to a lesser extent on other sports that require to be played on playing fields. Could the Minister…13 Mar 2023HANSARDTheatre Tax ReliefMy noble friend Lord Bassam referred in his question to changes in audience behaviour since the pandemic, which has had a very serious impact on the ability of performing arts in…09 Mar 2023HANSARDDivorce: Financial ProvisionMy Lords, given that there is clearly some scepticism about whether the Law Commission is the right body to conduct this review, could the noble and learned Lord give the House…08 Mar 2023HANSARDCreative and Cultural Sector: Social MobilityMy Lords, does the Minister agree that, if we were to look at who is performing on our stage and screen at the moment, we might think there was not a problem? There is an enormous…07 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, could I just have the attention of the Committee for a second? The 10 minutes are now up but we know that there will be another vote, almost certainly immediately after…07 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, if the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, will forgive me for interrupting him, I am afraid that there is a Division in the Chamber. The Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes, but…07 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I apologise for interrupting the noble Lord but I am afraid that there is another Division in the Chamber. The Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes and we will resume…07 Mar 2023HANSARDEating Disorder Services: MenMy Lords, the focus of the Question, and of some of the Minister’s answers, has understandably been on young people; admittedly, eating disorders frequently start in early years…01 Mar 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I remind the Committee that, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn when the Division Bell sounds and resume after 10…21 Feb 2023HANSARDChildren: Bereavement Support in SchoolsMy Lords, the noble Baroness’s answers, and indeed the questions, have focused, understandably, on the impact on individual bereaved children. What is the Government’s view of the…06 Feb 2023HANSARDBroadcasting: Children’s TelevisionMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, rightly pointed out the danger now of the huge oversupply of content—including perfectly reasonable content—from elsewhere, mainly…02 Feb 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, in view of the fact that Amendment 1 has been agreed, for the convenience of the House, I remind the House that I shall not subsequently be able to call Amendments 5, 14…30 Jan 2023HANSARDSecondary Schools: Autistic PupilsMy Lords, on this question of diagnosis, which the Minister has referred to, I am sure she is aware that it can take quite a long time before it is even seen to be necessary to…26 Jan 2023HANSARDMental Health Act ReformMy Lords, like other noble Lords who have spoken, I was a member of the scrutiny Joint Committee. I should say in parentheses that I entirely support the legislation being brought…26 Jan 2023HANSARDAsylum SeekersMy Lords, in his reply to the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, the Minister referred to a judgment which no doubt is available for anyone to read. However, for the benefit of the House,…17 Jan 2023HANSARDRailway Station Ticket OfficesMy Lords, yesterday morning when there was significant snowfall, I stood on the platform at my local station and watched the person who is often behind the glass—as the noble…13 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, I draw to the attention of the Committee that in the amendment we are about to discuss, the Marshalled List says, “leave lines 4 to 6”. I believe it should say “leave…12 Dec 2022HANSARDGenetic Technology (Precision Breeding) BillMy Lords, I should advise the Committee that, if the following amendment is agreed to, I shall not be able to call Amendments 2 to 9 by reason of pre-emption. Amendment 112 Dec 2022HANSARDRussia: UK CompaniesMy Lords, it appears there are no further questions on that Urgent Question.08 Dec 2022HANSARDArts and Creative Industries StrategyMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Chandos, in securing this debate and introducing it so powerfully, has unleashed a range of comments and expertise in the last two hours which are…08 Dec 2022