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HANSARDJo Cox Civility CommissionMy Lords, I cannot disagree with what the noble Baroness, Lady Dacres, just shared with us. Particularly, I think that this House and the other place have welcomed many women who…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for bringing forward this important debate. Few issues test the conscience more directly than child poverty. Across the…18 Jun 2026 · 2d agoHANSARDYouth JusticeMy Lords, I welcome the publication of the youth justice system reform and delivery plan. In particular, I welcome the announcement of an expanded and clearly defined role for the…20 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I begin by recognising an important democratic moment in Wales: 11 days ago, Plaid Cymru secured the largest number of votes that any party has ever received in Wales,…18 May 2026HANSARDHouse of Lords: Legislative ProceduresMy Lords, can the Leader of the House give an update on the progress that has been made, or not made, towards the Labour manifesto’s commitment to “replacing the House of Lords…21 Apr 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, the Minister referred to evidence that has been looked at to shape this new initiative. What evidence has been taken from the scheme that has existed in Wales for the…24 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank the noble Baroness for her intervention. However, that is not the case in terms of the practical reason why the Senedd Members raised those points; it is also in relation…20 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I shall speak to my Amendments 844, 903 and 905 in this group, but I first turn the Committee’s attention to the LCM debate, as the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, just…20 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI want to clarify that that is not what I said in relation to the debate on the principle. That was a separate debate, and I do not think that it is necessarily relevant to the…20 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWhat is His Majesty’s Government’s approach to the legislative consent Motion process and making sure that the Sewel convention is kept to? What intergovernmental discussions have…20 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill the noble and learned Lord clarify whether, if the Bill were to pass, the Welsh Government would be able to widen or limit eligibility for the service in Wales?20 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank the noble and learned Lord for giving way. I have one final question of clarity. If the Bill were to pass here, what would happen if the Welsh Ministers, whoever they may…20 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, my Amendments 409A and 409B concern the devolution of policing and youth justice to Wales. These are the same amendments that I tabled in Committee. I will keep my…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillIn looking ahead to a future legislative vehicle for progressing the devolution of youth justice, does the Minister have a specific timeline in mind and what stage of the…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank the Minister for his answers and all noble Lords for contributing to the debate. What is most important from what we have gathered this evening is to ensure that, whatever…11 Mar 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Section 106My Lords, women make up only 30% of this Chamber. If the Government are serious about having women represented at all levels of decision-making, what actions will they take to…10 Mar 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I congratulate all noble Baronesses on their maiden speeches today. As the youngest Member of this House, I feel a particular responsibility to bring the voices of young…06 Mar 2026HANSARDStudent Loans: ReviewMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of how the increasing burden of student debt will influence young people’s decisions not to go to university, particularly for…24 Feb 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords—05 Feb 2026