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HANSARDStudent 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 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, the youth guarantee scheme is not a new idea and has been in place in Wales for several years. What lessons have this Government learned from what has not worked in…05 Feb 2026HANSARDPolice Reform White PaperMy Lords, I welcome the publication of the much-anticipated White Paper on the future of policing across England and Wales. I particularly welcome the focus on neighbourhood…03 Feb 2026HANSARDILO Convention 190To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the UK’s implementation of ILO Convention 190, which recognises the right to be free from violence and harassment…26 Jan 2026HANSARDILO Convention 190My Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer. However, if one in five workers reports feeling at risk of violence at work, on what basis are His Majesty’s Government confident…26 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his response, although I admit that I am quite disappointed with the position expressed by the Government. I certainly do not agree that it is…22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, Amendments 433 and 434 are in my name. I thank the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, and the noble Baroness, Lady Humphreys, for adding their names to…22 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill22 Jan 2026HANSARDSentencing BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendment 97 in the name of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, to which I have added my name. The case for devolving prisons…06 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI want to come back really briefly on the language of “gender-responsive approach”. That is not a “gender-inclusive approach”: it is based on the ILO convention that our…17 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI appreciate those comments. However, this is about how we will take the amendments further. This has been a really useful discussion in Committee and I value the contributions…17 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank all noble Lords who have participated in this debate. I say in response to the Minister that I welcome the publication of the VAWG strategy tomorrow and will look in…17 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillIt is very clear, from what we have heard in this debate, that the status quo is not working, so what does the Minister propose that the Government actually do to improve this? As…17 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill17 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendments 348 and 349, in my name. I thank the noble Lords, Lord Russell of Liverpool and Lord Hendy, for adding their names. These amendments seek…17 Dec 2025HANSARDDomestic Abuse: Emergency AccommodationMy Lords, abusers are increasingly turning everyday objects, such as phone chargers, extension leads and even pens, into hidden cameras and listening devices, making women feel…26 Nov 2025HANSARDWales: Further DevolutionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to devolve further powers to Wales, and what is the timeline for these plans.25 Nov 2025HANSARDWales: Further DevolutionI thank the Minister for her Answer. Pursuing the devolution of policing is in Welsh Labour’s programme for government. Just last week, we heard a Statement in this House on the…25 Nov 2025HANSARDPolice ReformMy Lords, the Statement describes policing in Wales as “unique”. Perhaps that actually furthers and strengthens the case for the devolution of policing to Wales. I welcome the…18 Nov 2025