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HANSARDCovid-19: Repatriation of UK NationalsMy question relates to the health checks being made on passengers before they board flights back to the UK. I understand that no one displaying Covid symptoms will be allowed to…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, my question is with regard to testing, and in particular the drive-through testing centres, where we are not seeing maximum take-up. On the priority for testing, that is…23 Apr 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, not too long ago, many Members in this House, myself included, spoke passionately on both sides of this very same debate. We, like the other place, were divided, and…13 Jan 2020HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, I rise to speak today to give my fulsome support to our Prime Minister and the deal that he has secured for the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union. Back…19 Oct 2019HANSARDApprenticeshipsMy Lords, I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Young of Norwood Green, for securing this debate. Education is the engine behind social mobility. It provides opportunity and…04 Jul 2019HANSARDSchools: Careers AdviceTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the quality of careers advice in schools.19 Jun 2019HANSARDSchools: Careers AdviceI thank the Minister for that response. Education and providing the widest possible careers advice are key to opening up horizons and increasing social mobility. Network bases and…19 Jun 2019HANSARDPrisons: RehabilitationMy Lords, I thank my noble and learned friend for that response. When an offender is released from prison, they are much less likely to continue committing crime if they have a…12 Mar 2019HANSARDPrisons: RehabilitationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the case for ensuring that prisons are places of rehabilitation.12 Mar 2019