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HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, Amendment 162 is in my name and the names of the noble Baronesses, Lady Hodgson of Abinger, Lady Crawley and Lady Grey-Thompson. I thank them, and the noble Lord, Lord…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his response. He certainly addressed the points raised in the debate, but I do not think he will be surprised to hear that, unfortunately, I do…08 Feb 2021HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak at the Third Reading of this Bill. Like other noble Lords, I do not wish to detain the House for long, because it has taken some time to get to…28 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesI thank my noble friend for her Answer; we understand the public health crisis that is upon us. Research for Sport England demonstrates the many positives of community sport and a…11 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to permit (1) the resumption of grassroots sporting fixtures, and (2) the re-opening of sports facilities.11 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I draw attention to my interest as an adviser to Grayling, which advises a well-known online dating organisation. My noble friend the Minister said that it is good to…05 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to speak in this historic debate today. It is also a relief to be here after four and half years. I congratulate my right honourable friend the Prime…30 Dec 2020HANSARDOnline Harms ConsultationMy Lords, it was very welcome to see the Government’s response published yesterday, and I offer my congratulations to my noble friend and her fellow Ministers for doing so when so…16 Dec 2020HANSARDBrain Tumour ResearchMy Lords, brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer, and I am grateful to hear my noble friend’s acknowledgement that research funding…19 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, as part of Saturday night’s slide presentation, the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Scientific Adviser made it clear that the Covid-19 hospital admissions rate is the…03 Nov 2020HANSARDOnline Harms: Intimate ImagesI thank my noble friend for that Answer, but I do not think that it is clear that threats to share intimate images online are covered in law. We know that perpetrators of domestic…28 Oct 2020HANSARDOnline Harms: Intimate ImagesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to protect those threatened with the sharing of intimate images online.28 Oct 2020HANSARDGender Recognition Act ConsultationMy Lords, I recognise that the Government want a kinder and more straightforward process. I understand that there are to be more gender clinics. Can the Minister shed any more…25 Sept 2020HANSARDUCAS End of Cycle Report 2019My Lords, the Government’s levelling-up commitments are rightly not just about regional growth but about people. Does the Minister agree that improving educational outcomes for…08 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Debt CollectionI am sure that my noble friend is hearing the strength of view on this issue. I hope that he has seen the letter that 55 cross-party Peers and Members of Parliament wrote to the…23 Jul 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I thank your Lordships for the opportunity to speak in this important part of the debate. I agree with much of what the previous four speakers have said with great power…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Test and Trace AppHas this experience prompted broader reflection in government about the influence of big tech companies in so many spheres of our lives? Has it prompted a need and desire for…22 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EconomyMy Lords, I have three points to raise. The first is about support for the cultural and creative industries, but that has already been very articulately outlined by noble Lords on…04 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy noble friend has rightly said a number of times that a light-touch approach will be adopted. I know from my work with others on alternative arrangements for avoiding a hard…21 May 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI thank noble Lords for the opportunity to speak on this Bill. I will speak to Amendments 9 and 14, but, as I did not speak at Second Reading and before I get to Amendment 9, it…19 May 2020