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HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, on the basis of how quickly we are currently getting through Members’ contributions, we are likely to sit until 11.30 pm. If that is what Members wish, so be it, but I…12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformGiven that it is an advisory time, I am choosing to stand up between speeches, but I can do that if the House so wishes.12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, as previously said, the advisory speaking time is five minutes. For every 30 seconds that people go over, we add on half an hour to the debate—so I draw your Lordships’…12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, the advisory speaking time is five minutes. There is an advisory speaking time out of courtesy to other Members. I urge all noble Lords to keep remarks within this time…12 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBMy Lords, I am delighted that this Government will continue to support the successes of Team GB and Paralympics GB. The Chancellor has confirmed that a multiyear investment will…04 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBI am aware of the issue that the noble Lord raises. However, we are clear that hosting major events contributes to inspiring future generations and to the economy. We have a…04 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBBeing thrown in the deep end definitely prepares one for ministerial life. I will look into what specific arrangements are undertaken, but I would assume that the sports covered…04 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBThe Commonwealth Games are a clear and key part of the elite pathway in many sports. They are a really important event, which is why the Government have agreed to provide up to…04 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBI agree. I learned how to swim in a swimming pool in south London, where my father literally threw me in at the deep end—which I am not sure is an accepted approach to teaching…04 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBThe importance of grass-roots sports facilities cannot be overstated. As I said in response to the previous question, the Government committed in the Autumn Budget to support…04 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBYes, I would agree with the noble Baroness. Alongside the UK’s sports funding increase, the Government have also committed in our Autumn Budget to support elite and grass-roots…04 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBMy noble friend makes a good point about changing viewer habits. It is important that sporting events of national importance remain available for people to view for free in years…04 Nov 2024HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games: Team GBI have the privilege of giving the House a demonstration of how I have moved around the country: I now live near Stoke Mandeville, and Buckinghamshire is the home of the…04 Nov 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyThe noble Lord correctly identifies that one of the reasons young people do not engage with traditional politics is that we do not engage with them. I will feed back the points he…31 Oct 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyThe noble Baroness mentions a report that highlights how young people feel disengaged from politics and policy-making. We know that if we fail to involve young people in the…31 Oct 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyThe noble Baroness correctly identifies that schools are the place in which we can reach children most systematically. I will feed that back to the Minister of State. I had…31 Oct 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyAbsolutely, and one of the things that was striking from the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award survey was that two-thirds of the young people surveyed were politically active but only 40%…31 Oct 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyThe Secretary of State is incredibly passionate about the new national youth strategy and the principle of coproduction with young people and the sector. She is clear that it will…31 Oct 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyThe noble Lord might have to wait until that comes up through the legislative process to have a further debate on that point.31 Oct 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyMy noble friend makes a valid point. From my own experience, my first formal political engagement was through the democratic process when I voted for the first time as an 18…31 Oct 2024