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HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for all the thoughtful contributions to this debate, and I thank the Minister for his comments. I urge him to consider the amendments we have been debating…29 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill29 Jan 2025HANSARDYoung Disabled People: Social Care ServicesMy Lords, for many people with learning disabilities, transition into adulthood is purely chronological. Their needs and care requirements remain exactly the same. Parents have…28 Jan 2025HANSARDYoung Disabled People: Social Care ServicesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to address demand for support from young, disabled people and their families, particularly in relation to provision of social…28 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I declare my interests: as chairman of Team Domenica, a charity that looks after adults with learning disabilities; as a patron of the Acorns Children’s Hospice; and as…06 Jan 2025HANSARDChildren with Special Educational Needs and DisabilitiesMy Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register. I thank my noble friend Lady Fraser of Craigmaddie for securing this important debate. I make no apologies for the fact…09 Dec 2024HANSARDSpecial Needs SchoolsThat this House takes note of the contribution that special needs schools and specialist education colleges make to the education sector.24 Oct 2024HANSARDSpecial Needs SchoolsMy Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register. It is a privilege to lead this debate on a subject that concerns me both personally and professionally. Team Domenica,…24 Oct 2024HANSARDSpecial Needs SchoolsMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have participated in this debate. I particularly thank the noble Baroness, Lady Morris, for pointing out that special schools have…24 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent Schools: VAT ExemptionMy Lords, I declare my interest as set out in the register: I am the founder and chairman of a charity that, among other things, is a special post-16 institution. Our aim is to…05 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to participate in this debate on His Majesty’s gracious Speech. I declare my interests as set out in the register. Public speaking and debating…19 Jul 2024