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HANSARDPlant Oxford SiteMay I ask my noble friend to pay tribute to BMW? These are very difficult times, with global headwinds making it extremely difficult for the automotive industry. BMW is an…25 Feb 2025HANSARDDomestic Abusers: ReoffendingMy Lords, the right reverend Prelate mentioned the importance of schools and of teaching young people about healthy relationships. She also mentioned the Hollie Gazzard Trust and…24 Feb 2025HANSARDAfghanistan: WomenTo ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with international partners about the Taliban’s restrictions on women in Afghanistan, including a ban on women…30 Jan 2025HANSARDHigher Education Regulatory ApproachMy Lords, I remind noble Lords of my interests in the register and warmly welcome the proportionate way in which the Government are acting and my noble friend’s Statement. Free…21 Jan 2025HANSARDMaintained Schools: Term DatesMy Lords, time at school is extremely important, but so is school readiness, and I warmly commend the Government on the targets announced last week. What are the Government doing,…09 Dec 2024HANSARDUK Leadership on SudanMy Lords, the additional money going to Sudan is very welcome, likewise the money going to neighbouring countries which are dealing with refugees. It is such a dreadful problem,…02 Dec 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I warmly welcome two superb new Ministers: the noble Lord, Lord Hanson, with whom I worked in government and in opposition, and the noble Lord, Lord Timpson, an inspired…24 Jul 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his response, and to the noble Baronesses, Lady Brinton and Lady Thornton, and the noble Lord, Lord Russell. I have to say that I am…21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill21 May 2024HANSARDUniversities: Financial SustainabilityMy Lords, does the Minister agree that international students have a positive impact on our skills base, future workforce and international influence? Businesses recently said…21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners Bill21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, in rising to speak to Amendments 132 and 133 I take the opportunity to apologise to the House. I asked a supplementary question at Question Time that related to…21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I wish to test the opinion of the House. I beg to move.21 May 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I support Amendments 148A and 148B. I am late to participate in this Bill, for which I apologise, but, as has been said, I am not late to debates on the insidious crime…26 Feb 2024HANSARDHousehold Support FundMy Lords, in answer to my noble friend Lord Blunkett, the Minister mentioned the £600 million recently announced for local councils. My noble friend suggested that, even when…30 Jan 2024HANSARDTata Steel: Port TalbotMy Lords, my noble friend asked for confirmation of the number of job losses. I think that the number of 3,000 was mentioned, but it would be helpful for your Lordships to have…19 Sept 2023HANSARDHomelessness: Homewards InitiativeMy Lords, in April, 8,000 Afghans were still living in hotels, 18 months after they were evacuated from Afghanistan. They have now been told that they have to leave that hotel…04 Jul 2023HANSARDUK Asylum and Refugee PolicyMy Lords, I am a former Leader of the House. I have never, ever heard such a reply from a Minister. If a Minister is unable to respond verbally, he or she must reply in writing.09 Dec 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I remind noble Lords of my interests in the register. I celebrate the fact that the European convention and the Human Rights Act are being cited all over the Chamber…07 Dec 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I am terribly sorry to interrupt the Minister’s flow again. I am very grateful to her for suggesting that she should continue the conversation with the noble Lord, Lord…07 Dec 2022