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HANSARDNational Cancer PlanMy Lords, I too recognise that this plan is a really good step forward in terms of the long-term plan for cancer sufferers. Many of our families have been touched by this awful…09 Feb 2026HANSARDEconomic GrowthMy Lords, financial and professional services contribute 12% of total UK economic output and employ more than 2.4 million people, two-thirds of whom are outside London. The sector…23 Jan 2025HANSARDSharia-compliant Student FinanceMy Lords, can I ask the Minister what the Government will be able to do to help prospective and existing students understand what their loan commitments mean for them? I have had…13 Nov 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, and the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman of Ullock, on their roles. Although I speak late in the day, it is no…18 Jul 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenI do not have a list with me, but it is an extensive list. I undertake to speak with the noble Baroness as to the extent of the engagement.20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenMy Lords, anti-Muslim hatred is abhorrent and has no place in our society. From ensuring the safety of worshippers and working with the police to supporting victims, we will…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenWe have funded Tell MAMA since 2012 to monitor and support victims of anti-Muslim hatred. Tell MAMA is subject to internal grant funding review processes and due diligence checks.…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenI assure the noble Baroness that there is extensive engagement to understand the issues affecting British Muslims, including Muslim women. Only last week the noble Baroness, Lady…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenI can assure the noble Baroness, and all the speakers so far, that I have taken up this matter since I came into this position. The department is being asked to investigate and…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenI would like to reassure the House that we have conducted extensive engagement over the last year in particular. The DLUHC Secretary of State hosted a round table with Muslim…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenHis Majesty’s Government have publicly confirmed, in response to Parliamentary Questions laid previously, that they do not intend to publish a new hate crime strategy. However, we…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenI totally agree with the noble Baroness. The Department for Education, the Home Office and all sorts of other departments are involved in this programme. It is really important…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenI will check for the noble Lord what specific engagement there has been. I am aware that there is cross-faith group engagement—particularly by my noble friend, the Minister…20 May 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenMy noble friend raises a valid point. It is really important that, in all walks of life, nobody feels they are being discriminated against. It is therefore important to make sure…20 May 2024HANSARDHigh Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) BillMy Lords, I start by thanking my noble friend Lord Whitby for his sponsorship of the Bill through the House, as well as the words of support from others in the Chamber—albeit some…17 May 2024HANSARDHigh Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) BillI will revert to the noble Baroness with a response to that when my department gives me the numbers. I agree that it is important that we consider the effect of all these things…17 May 2024HANSARDCombined Authorities (Finance) (Amendment) Regulations 2024That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 21 March be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 7 May .15 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillI assure the noble Baroness that those discussions are already ongoing. The department is in intense discussions with that sector, and has been since the introduction of the Bill…15 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.15 May 2024HANSARDRenters (Reform) BillMy Lords, I thank those Peers who have already taken an interest in this Bill and those who have worked to improve the private rented sector over many years. The Renters (Reform)…15 May 2024