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HANSARDSocial MobilityMy Lords, my remarks will be confined to early years. I want to draw attention particularly to the literacy skills gap, which starts at the age of five, and its long-term…29 Jan 2020HANSARDApprenticeshipsMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Young, for initiating this debate and doing it so comprehensively. I agree with most of the points made so far and agree with all the…04 Jul 2019HANSARDInequalitiesMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, for securing this very important debate and I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale, on his insightful maiden speech. The fact…13 Jun 2019HANSARDVictims of Domestic Violence and AbuseMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, for securing this debate and for her continuing efforts to improve outcomes for victims of domestic abuse. I also pay…06 Jun 2019HANSARDEquality of Opportunity for Young PeopleMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, for securing this debate and providing us with the opportunity to discuss the issues facing young people today. I…16 May 2019HANSARDConduct of Debate in Public LifeMy Lords, it is a real pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Puttnam. I agree with what he has said. My profound thanks go to the noble Lord, Lord Harris, for securing this…09 May 2019HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Goldie, for introducing this debate in such a positive manner and so clearly. It is indeed welcome that, nearly a year on from a very…28 Mar 2019