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HANSARDTributes: Lord LamingMy Lords, today I pay tribute to Lord Laming. His lifetime of public service has left an indelible mark on the whole fabric of British social work, public management and the very…22 Jul 2026HANSARDDraft Conversion Practices BillThat it is expedient that a joint committee of Lords and Commons be appointed to consider and report on the Draft Conversion Practices Bill presented to both Houses on 25 June (CP…22 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseOkay, 9 pm. I have to say, given what was said—we all agreed on how we would say this when we had the King’s Speech—I was a bit surprised and, as I say, disappointed that there…21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, it might help the House to know that, by the time the noble Baroness spoke to the Chief Whip, the Motion had already been tabled and we had been alerted.21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, first, I concur with the noble Lord, Lord True, and thank those Ministers who have served in government and have now left government. Their service has been exemplary,…21 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am grateful to the noble Lord for that, because I was told by his office that he was unavailable to see me at that point. I did say that he then came down to see me, but I am…21 Jul 2026HANSARDMessage from the KingMy Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty the King to deliver to your Lordships a message signed with his own hand.15 Jul 2026HANSARDRailways BillTo help the noble and right reverend Lord, we are discussing the Railways Bill commitment Motion.13 Jul 2026HANSARDTributes: Lord Mackay of ClashfernMy Lords, it is with a profound sense of sadness, shared across the House, that I pay tribute today to one of the truly monumental figures of our nation’s legal and parliamentary…09 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 44 ( No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day ) be dispensed with on Tuesday 14 July to allow the Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill to be taken through…08 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 44 ( No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day ) be dispensed with on Tuesday 14 July to allow the Supply and Appropriation (Main Estimates) Bill to be…08 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionMy Lords, as the noble Baroness references, this was a Statement that covers England only. There was an apology from the Scottish First Minister in March 2023, and the Welsh…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord for his comments and will certainly take them back, as so much can be learned. He and I knew Ann Keen and David Hinchliffe. People…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionI thank the noble Lord, but I must correct him: I do not think the Church ever preached that sex was sinful. It was only sinful if you did not have a wedding ring; I think it was…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionMy Lords, I shall repeat a Statement from the Prime Minister. I do not always repeat Statements; I just take questions. But given the nature of this Statement —in fact, it is an…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord and the noble Baroness for their comments and their welcoming of the Statement. The noble Lord is quite right: the apology is the start of a…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionI am grateful to the noble Lord and value the work and findings of the JCHR and Joint Committees. That, along with the Education Committee’s work, has informed the package that…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionI do not know whether the noble Baroness heard that part of the Statement, but the Education Secretary has written to local authorities and adoption agencies where we have…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionI am grateful to the right reverend Prelate for the way that he and the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of Canterbury have issued their apologies as well. When we—rightly—say…07 Jul 2026HANSARDHistorical Forced AdoptionFirst, I am sure the noble Baroness just misspoke: the NHS was 78 on Sunday, not 68. She references the parents who adopted children. I have to say that the focus today has to be…07 Jul 2026