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HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak as part of this International Women’s Day debate. I start by thanking women on all sides of the House for their welcome, advice and…10 Mar 2023HANSARDSEND and Alternative ProvisionMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for the Statement. There is much to welcome in this long-awaited SEND improvement plan. Children and young people with special educational…09 Mar 2023HANSARDWomen and Men: Pay GapTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the reasons why women are paid less than men; and what steps they are taking to address this issue.08 Mar 2023HANSARDWomen and Men: Pay GapI thank the Minister, and wish her a happy International Women’s Day. Recent analysis by the TUC shows that women effectively work for free for two months of the year. It will…08 Mar 2023HANSARDEducation (School Teachers’ Qualifications and Induction Arrangements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022That this House regrets that the data supporting the Education (School Teachers’ Qualifications and Induction Arrangements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022 (SI 2022/1256)…08 Mar 2023HANSARDEducation (School Teachers’ Qualifications and Induction Arrangements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, my regret Motion is in response to the concerning report on this SI from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. It should be noted that this is the second…08 Mar 2023HANSARDEducation (School Teachers’ Qualifications and Induction Arrangements) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the Minister for her response and her kind words; I also look forward to many debates with her in future. It is positive that the SI will create a level playing…08 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I want to speak to my Amendments 185 and 188 in particular, as well as on the broader points made by other amendments in relation to access to cash and basic banking…07 Mar 2023HANSARDFood Price Rises: Public Sector Food ProvisionMy Lords, a study published by Imperial College last year highlighted that, across primary and secondary schools, 64% of calories consumed by pupils at lunchtime were from…27 Feb 2023HANSARDStrikes (Minimum Service Levels) BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as London’s Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience and a member of the National Joint Council for Local Authority Fire and Rescue Services—a body…21 Feb 2023HANSARDEmergency PlanningMy Lords, I declare an interest as London’s Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience and chair of the London Resilience Forum. The focus on skills in the recently published resilience…20 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I declare an interest as London’s Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience, as risks associated with access to cash were noted as a risk to financial inclusion in the London…06 Feb 2023HANSARDHospitality IndustryTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the current economic situation on the hospitality industry.24 Jan 2023HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Woodland and Trees Outside Woodland) (England) Regulations 2022I thank the Minister for his introduction to this statutory instrument and declare an interest as London’s deputy mayor with responsibility for resilience. As it happens, I also…24 Jan 2023HANSARDHospitality IndustryMy Lords, the cost of living crisis is causing hardship not only to individuals and families but to the businesses that employ millions of people in the UK hospitality sector.…24 Jan 2023HANSARDPreparing for Extreme Risks (RARPC Report)I am very pleased to be able to speak as part of this debate. I declare an interest as London’s Deputy Mayor for Fire and Resilience, in which capacity I chair the London…12 Jan 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I look forward to hearing the maiden speeches of the noble Lords, Lord Remnant and Lord Ashcombe, and the noble Baroness, Lady Lawlor. I join others in welcoming them to…10 Jan 2023HANSARDUK Asylum and Refugee PolicyMy Lords, I am pleased and very honoured to make my maiden speech today. I thank your Lordships for the kindness and support I have received since entering this House. I also…09 Dec 2022