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HANSARDChild PovertyI thank my noble friend Lady Lister for securing this debate. She talked about a “strong start” and my comments come in that context. This is an important debate that speaks to…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDSporting Events Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to speak in today’s Second Reading debate and warmly welcome the Bill for not only its substance but its ambition. As others have noted, at its heart,…03 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I have very much enjoyed the range and quality of the speeches that have been made this afternoon and into this evening. In particular, I congratulate those members of…19 May 2026HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025To ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made towards the implementation of the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025.28 Apr 2026HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025My Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I declare my interest as an executive of Pool Re, the Government-backed terrorism…28 Apr 2026HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025I thank my noble friend for his Answer. I very much welcome the progress that has been made on the protection of premises Act and the recently published guidance but, sadly, as we…28 Apr 2026HANSARDCancer Outcomes in the UKMy Lords, like many before me, I thank my noble friend Lord Patel for securing this debate and other noble Lords for the excellent contributions that have been made so far. I beg…21 Apr 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, like others, I warmly welcome the Government’s ambitious new youth employment programme. Can my noble friend the Minister say what targeted measures she will take to…24 Mar 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, sisters, it is an honour to rise to speak in the House for the first time. Mine will be the last maiden speech today—what a hard act to follow. I do so with deep…06 Mar 2026