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HANSARDDrug-related Deaths in England and WalesMy Lords, what steps are the Government taking to support vulnerable children in schools who, without support, are likely to become addicted to drugs, in order to ensure that they…26 Nov 2024HANSARDWater BillsMy Lords, the cost of water is obviously important—but even more important is the quality of water. Can the Minister assure the House that the Government are taking all steps to…21 Nov 2024HANSARDState Pension: Age IncreaseMy Lords, with the increase in life expectancy in recent years, will the Government consider increasing the state pension age by more than one year in order to limit the tax…14 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympics and Paralympics: Competitors in Female CategoriesMy Lords, will the Minister assure the House that the Government will take action to ensure that biological men cannot in future compete in sports in the female category, at the…29 Oct 2024HANSARDWaste: IncinerationMy Lords, plastic waste is a major problem for the planet, yet plastic is eminently reusable. What action are the Government taking to improve and increase the level of reuse of…22 Oct 2024HANSARDSocial Care StrategyMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, on her excellent speech and on initiating this debate. I thank her. It was very moving to hear the contribution of the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDInfected Blood InquiryMy Lords, I want to add bit of urgency to the point about full compensation. The noble Earl, Lord Howe, rightly referred to the urgent need for treatment for the victims of the…30 Jul 2024HANSARDCommunity Sentences (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I too congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, on her contribution today but, much more particularly, on her excellent chairmanship of the Justice and Home Affairs…26 Jul 2024HANSARDInfected BloodMy Lords, I will say just a few words from these Benches—we are a little depleted this evening. I strongly support the words of the noble Lord, Lord Collins, and the noble…21 May 2024HANSARDCare Leavers: Universal CreditMy Lords, can the Minister confirm that the acquisitive crime rates among care leavers under 25 are significantly higher than the acquisitive crime rates for care leavers over 25?…13 May 2024HANSARDSewage Pollution: Lakes and RiversMy Lords, is it beyond an advanced country such as this to have an ambition and a determination to have zero leakage of sewage into our rivers? Have the Government got such an…30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I rise to respond to the Minister’s remarks and thank him for his commitment to make conversation available to the victims of the contaminated blood scandal. However, I…30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, this is my amendment, so I think my job is to bring this—30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, the lead amendment in this group is Amendment 119BA, which I happened to table. I thank all noble Lords who have spoken on these amendments at great length, in…30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillI intend to press this amendment to a vote, so I need to explain it. We have already debated it but, very briefly, the amendment seeks to protect migrants who help the police by…30 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill30 Apr 2024HANSARDSanctions: Russian IndividualsMy Lords, I strongly support the idea of sanctioning Mr Putin and his colleagues, but once again I ask the Government to provide some assurance that great care will be taken to…25 Apr 2024HANSARDFamily Reunion Visas: GazaMy Lords, I hope the House will forgive me if I follow the comments of the noble Baroness, Lady Bottomley, about Lord Field. I worked with Frank Field for more than 50 years; he…24 Apr 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillI hope the Minister will forgive me for interrupting him, but I want to thank him for suggesting that we might meet to discuss Amendment 96 before we come back next week.…23 Apr 2024