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HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyMy Lords, in recent months I have visited a number of schools and colleges and young people have told me that they fear that they are not going to be able to afford to buy their…31 Oct 2024HANSARDFiscal RulesMy Lords, changes to the fiscal rules are welcome, as our devolved Governments need a new fiscal settlement. The Barnett formula has no legal standing, and the convention can be…29 Oct 2024HANSARDHS2: Purchased LandMy Lords, will the Minister confirm that the Government will correct a long-standing injustice that this has starved the Welsh public purse for far too long? Does he acknowledge…23 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, Amendment 41 in my name is included in this group of amendments and is supported by my noble friend Lord Wigley. This amendment would require the publication of an…22 Oct 2024HANSARDChild Poverty: Benefit CapMy Lords, in Wales children are more likely to be living in poverty than those in other age groups. Will the Minister tell us what tangible steps the two Labour Governments will…22 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendment 22 in my name, which is included in this group of amendments. I also add my support to Amendment 18 from the noble Lord, Lord Holmes of…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, my Amendment 21 is included in this group. I endorse the contribution made by my noble friend Lord Wigley in making the case for the other amendments in this group, and…14 Oct 2024HANSARDCommission on Justice in WalesTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to implement the recommendations of the report of the Commission on Justice in Wales, chaired by Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd.07 Oct 2024HANSARDCommission on Justice in WalesMy Lords, this month marks the fifth anniversary of the Thomas commission report, which called for the devolution of policing and justice to Wales. The Welsh Labour Government…07 Oct 2024HANSARDErasmus+My Lords, next year, the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement is due for review. It is essential that we consult and acknowledge the views of young people about their aspirations…12 Sept 2024HANSARDCrown Estate Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for the way in which he introduced the Bill and for the constructive manner in which he has approached initial proceedings, including the offer of…02 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I thank the noble Duke, the Duke of Montrose, for his service to this House. I warmly welcome the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hermer, to this Chamber, and I am pleased…23 Jul 2024HANSARDCarer’s AllowanceMy Lords, I myself was a young carer for my late father and I understand how such additional responsibilities can limit your options for a stable income. Does the Minister…21 May 2024HANSARDCare Leavers: Universal CreditMy Lords, would the Minister not agree that the price of rent and food was similar for those aged 25 and those aged 24? Will the Government review this policy, which is not fair…13 May 2024HANSARDPeriod PovertyMy Lords, we should be steering away from the idea that we need to address only period poverty, but instead provide period dignity for all, which would also address period…07 May 2024HANSARDAffordable Housing: SupplyMy Lords, when my colleague, my noble friend Lord Wigley, made his maiden speech in your Lordships’ House, he spoke of his election alongside the noble Lord, Lord Elis-Thomas, to…25 Apr 2024