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HANSARDRussian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureMy Lords, during the recent Recess, thanks to the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme, I, along with parliamentary colleagues from both Houses, was privileged to visit RAF personnel…08 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow such a thoughtful speech from the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, who picked up on a couple of points that I was going to mention. First, I…08 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hobby, on his maiden speech. It seems not five minutes—in fact, it was 10 years ago—since he was visiting the Department for…19 May 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I pick up on one issue that the Minister mentioned in her opening speech. To paraphrase, she said, “If, after consultation, there is a decision to act”. I hope that she…25 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to Motion M. I support the amendments in lieu, Amendments 105B and 105C. I would like to thank the Ministers; I know that the noble Lord, Lord…25 Mar 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 208 in this group. It is a pleasure to follow the noble and right reverend Lord. While I might not agree with everything he said, the debate…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am sorry for that cliffhanger. I am still learning about procedure after six and a bit years.03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, it gives me great pleasure to move Amendment 209 and to support the other amendments in this group. I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Berridge, for moving this…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI get the impression that the Minister may be about to finish so, before she does, may I just ask her two very specific questions? First, I do not think she has addressed the…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank all noble Lords who have spoken in the debate. We have paid tribute to the campaigners; many of them will be watching these proceedings tonight. I thoroughly agree with…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI take the Minister’s point. I understand what she is saying and I know that schools will want to follow statutory guidance. But we have heard the example of the defibrillator…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, when I spoke on this Bill at Second Reading—which seems a million months ago, but perhaps it is not quite that long—I said that I was not convinced about having a ban on…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I want to talk briefly about this group of amendments. While I recognise the passion with which the previous three speakers have spoken on CEO remuneration, I do not…28 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I had hoped, as the Minister knows, that we might have reached this amendment last month, in the same week the Government published their long-awaited violence against…07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this short debate. It is one of those that shows the Chamber at its finest, when there is a genuine discussion of some important…07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I will briefly speak to Amendment 358. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lords, Lord Vaux and Lord Young of Cookham. Because we are going to be discussing this and a…07 Jan 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyMy Lords, surely that fact that the strategy is being announced on the last sitting day—17 Dec 2025HANSARDViolence against Women and Girls StrategyMy Lords—17 Dec 2025