Contributions
1,127 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDPolicy-making: Future GenerationsI thank the noble Lord for his question. I do not want to seem flippant, but I do have not have my chequebook with me today, so I do not think I can help him there. Again, this is…01 Oct 2019HANSARDPolicy-making: Future GenerationsI understand about the bank of mum and dad—and about the bank of auntie, from which deposits are drawn on a regular basis. I understand the point my noble friend is making; it is…01 Oct 2019HANSARDPolicy-making: Future GenerationsWell, there is an exam question! On the question of publishing the impact assessment, I will go back and ask my boss. Do not think that that is a cop-out; I do not actually know.…01 Oct 2019HANSARDYoung Adults: Public Service FundingMy Lords, there is an error on the speakers’ list. The Back-Bench speaking time is 12 minutes, not 13, and the accommodation of noble Lords to this change will be much appreciated.18 Jul 2019HANSARDEbola in the Democratic Republic of CongoI must apologise to the noble Lord if he feels there is any complacency from the Government, or indeed that my answers have given him any reason to believe that. We are not, and…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEbola in the Democratic Republic of CongoObviously, health security is critical. I can assure the noble Baroness that the Secretary of State, when he was in Geneva last week, made this a key part of his contribution to…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEbola in the Democratic Republic of CongoI can only agree with my noble friend about how important vaccination is. We know about its benefits and how safe it is. It is common for people to be afraid of needles, so it is…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEbola in the Democratic Republic of CongoOne thing that the Government are doing—and must do more—is to break down the mistrust that prevents people going for treatment and vaccination in this area. The pastor who…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEbola in the Democratic Republic of CongoI would be delighted to meet the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans to discuss this further. Of course, NGOs at the grass roots have a real role to play in helping to…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEbola in the Democratic Republic of CongoIn preparation for the Question, I had to ask my officials what “francophone” meant, which reflects the point made by the noble Baroness. These things are indeed being done in…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEbola in the Democratic Republic of CongoThe noble Lord makes a very valid point—a ceasefire would be great. I cannot give him an accurate response but I will go away and find out what is being done to promote that—I am…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEbola in the Democratic Republic of CongoThe UK has supported the response to the outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo since it began in August 2018. UK aid has supported the full range of response and…16 Jul 2019HANSARDG20 SummitPerhaps the noble Lord could bring his remarks to a conclusion.08 Jul 2019HANSARDPublicly Funded Infrastructure ProjectsMy Lords, I am delighted to respond to this important debate, and I echo other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, on having secured it. At the risk of…02 Jul 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillMy Lords, in the absence of my noble friend, I beg to move the Motion standing in his name on the Order Paper.27 Jun 2019HANSARDPolicy-making: Future Generations’ InterestsMy Lords, I hope that everybody will join me in saying what a great debate this has been. The contributions have been excellent, and emotions have quite rightly been stirred on…20 Jun 2019HANSARDEmploymentMy Lords, like the noble Baroness, Lady Sherlock, I have been delighted at the content of the debate. It has endorsed those things that have gone well and really challenged us on…06 Jun 2019HANSARDBereavement BenefitI must tell noble Lords that in every evaluation I have been involved in I have been absolutely behind an independent process. I do not know whether the department plans to have…09 Apr 2019HANSARDBereavement BenefitMy Lords, Her Majesty’s Government will assess the impact of this benefit, including for parents with dependent children, once sufficient evidence is available to consider all…09 Apr 2019HANSARDBereavement BenefitHaving run a voluntary organisation for many years, I understand the challenge of financing and the different pressures on organisations. I pay tribute on behalf of the whole…09 Apr 2019