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HANSARDEnglish Language LearningMy Lords, the Government are committed to uniting and levelling up our country, and that means building a rich, vibrant and integrated society. With the announcement in March of…27 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am pleased to be able to take part in the Second Reading of this important Bill, as hundreds of thousands of final decisions are made annually under the Immigration…22 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Human TraffickingMy Lords, Covid-19 has increased vulnerability to human trafficking and pushed victims into more risky work. At the same time, financial and other resources allocated to…16 Jul 2020HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I too welcome these regulations and the review after one year to assess their impact. Plastic-stem cotton buds in particular are an added cost for water companies. They…10 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Mental Health ServicesMental health community projects are supporting people during coronavirus, and the Government’s announcement in May of £5 million of additional funding marked the first round of…02 Jul 2020 Bills sponsored (3)