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HANSARDCarer’s Leave: Government DepartmentsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government how many government departments offer (1) paid, or (2) unpaid, leave to their staff who have caring responsibilities.19 Jul 2022HANSARDWomen and Girls: Economic Well-being, Welfare, Safety and OpportunitiesMy Lords, the word “indefatigable” has been used about my noble friend Lady Gale. I say amen to that and thank her for today. Your Lordships will not be surprised that I will…14 Jul 2022HANSARDChild Vulnerability (Public Services Committee Report)My Lords, it is a privilege to be a member of the Public Services Committee, so ably chaired by my noble friend Lady Armstrong, and to speak in this debate, along with other…11 Jul 2022HANSARDCarers: Unpaid LeaveTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when they intend to introduce a right to one week’s unpaid leave for those with caring responsibilities.14 Jun 2022HANSARDCarers: Unpaid LeaveI thank the Minister for his response, but he will not be surprised to know that I am somewhat disappointed. It is now almost three years since the Conservative Party manifesto…14 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]I remind noble Lords that if Amendment 35B is agreed to, I cannot call Amendment 36 for reason of pre-emption. Amendment 35B13 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I remind the Committee that the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely. I now invite her to speak.13 Jun 2022HANSARDProbation and Court Services: WorkloadMy Lords, I declare an interest as a former chair of Cafcass. Does the Minister agree that the difficulties of staffing for these services are a reflection of the whole social…09 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness. Many patients past, present and future have reason to be extremely grateful for her work. I was listening with half an ear…17 May 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI should inform the House that if Motion G1 is agreed to, I will be unable to call Motion G2 by reason of pre-emption.05 Apr 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I rise to express support for the Motion in the name of my noble friend on the Front Bench but principally to comment on Motion E. I know that the Minister and his…05 Apr 2022HANSARDNHS: Abuse of NursesMy Lords, will the Minister outline how the training of nurses is being adjusted or extended to take account of this regrettable violence towards them? Does he agree that when we…05 Apr 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, is taking part remotely. I invite her to speak.29 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, I cannot call Amendment 116, as it was pre-empted by Amendment 115, which has already been agreed by your Lordships. Amendment 11729 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, as Amendment 117 has now been agreed, I cannot call Amendments 118 and 119. Amendment 12029 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillI cannot call Amendments 158 and 159 for reasons of pre-emption.29 Mar 2022HANSARDCare Homes: Evicted ResidentsMy Lords, is the Minister aware that restrictive practices about visiting in care homes extend not just to relatives and friends visiting but to the outside people who come in to…10 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care Bill07 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, Amendment 113 focuses on carers and safe discharge for hospital patients. The amendment defines the patient and the carer and is focused on safeguarding the rights of…07 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI apologise to your Lordships. I will just say that the noble Lord said it was a “backward step” to leave only guidance. This is not only morally wrong but very short-sighted. If…07 Mar 2022