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HANSARDSub-postmasters: CompensationMy Lords, it has been acknowledged this morning that the PM said a few days ago that we need to get to the bottom of the matter. Does the Minister agree that an inquiry needs to…05 Mar 2020HANSARDHolyheadMy Lords, post Brexit, we are told that the Government will create 10 superports. The Humber ports are not merely an alternative to Dover but a driver for the northern powerhouse.…02 Mar 2020HANSARDPost Office: Horizon Accounting SystemMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for tabling this important debate to highlight the long campaign that has gone on and the response to the out-of-court settlement…25 Feb 2020HANSARDIran: Stability in the Middle EastI thank the noble Lord, Lord Turnberg, for initiating this important debate. At the outset, I emphasise and support the UK’s stance and continuing efforts in calling for the…30 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth: VapingI thank the Minister for her response. Does she agree that people who vape and struggle to quit should be given the same support and access to NHS services that is offered to…14 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth: VapingTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the effect of vaping on public health.14 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a privilege to respond to the humble Address. It is ambitious to put the NHS at the heart of this legislative programme. As expressed within the gracious Speech,…09 Jan 2020HANSARDNeighbourhood Services: Government SupportMy Lords, I am pleased to take part this afternoon. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Greaves, for moving this debate on government support to help local authorities fulfil their…24 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I welcome Her Majesty’s gracious Speech and, on day 3, I am pleased to have the opportunity of addressing the Chamber, but first I thank the right reverend Prelate the…17 Oct 2019HANSARDHealth Infrastructure PlanWill the £200 million of extra money that is going into upgrading MRI and CT scanners start in the first phase? We want even earlier diagnosis and screening.30 Sept 2019HANSARDCriminal Justice System: WomenMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for bringing this debate to the House today and for the opportunity to take part. His excellent published review shows how…25 Jul 2019HANSARDBritish SteelI thank the Minister for his response and for the work being done behind the scenes. Does he agree with me that the new Government need to continue the momentum around the…24 Jul 2019HANSARDRural Post OfficesI thank the Minister for his reply. Rural post offices are the backbone of many communities. Does he agree that when this review is concluded, the emphasis should be on paying a…09 Jul 2019HANSARDRural Post OfficesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that rural post offices are able to (1) continue, and (2) extend, the services they provide to rural…09 Jul 2019HANSARDMental Illness: Job Security and InequalityI thank the noble Lord, Lord Bird, for introducing this debate and for the opportunity to take part in it. This is, in many cases, a tricky subject because mental ill-health is…04 Jul 2019HANSARDOlder Persons: Provision of Public ServicesMy Lords, I too welcome this most timely debate on an important issue and thank the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, for tabling the Motion. Taking part in this debate enables me to…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, the Scunthorpe site sits in my constituency. For those nearly 5,000 employees and 20,000 workers in the supply chain, news that the directors of British Steel will enter…22 May 2019HANSARDRivers Authorities and Land Drainage BillMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Bethell, for sponsoring this important Bill, following the Private Member’s Bill introduced in the other place by David Warburton MP,…16 May 2019HANSARDReducing Greenhouse Gas EmissionsMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, for securing this timely climate change debate today. It is an opportunity for us all to focus on and support a strong, determined,…02 May 2019HANSARDAntimicrobial ResistanceI thank the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, and congratulate him on securing this debate on the incredibly important topic of addressing AMR. It is absolutely essential to see AMR as…02 May 2019