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HANSARDYoung Futures HubsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential of Young Futures Hubs to improve crime prevention; and what steps they are taking to ensure that…24 Jul 2025HANSARDYoung Futures HubsI thank the noble Baroness. I have been a firm supporter of early support hubs since their inception. I was delighted to visit the Hive hub in Camden on Monday and greatly…24 Jul 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission on Adult Social CareMy Lords, given that many unpaid carers are in effect propping up our social care system, often facing relentless financial hardship and strain to the detriment of their own…22 Jul 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit BillMy Lords, to say that this Bill, in its various incarnations, has had a bumpy ride would be something of an understatement. The Bill is now being rushed through Parliament at what…22 Jul 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, in speaking to Amendment 104, in the name of my noble friend Lord Palmer, to which I too have added my name, I must apologise that I have been unable to speak at earlier…14 Jul 2025HANSARDNHS 10-Year PlanMy Lords, I welcome the emphasis in the plan on community mental health services and the shift towards 24/7 neighbourhood working. But for this to work, it will have to be…09 Jul 2025HANSARDNational Security StrategyMy Lords, I welcome the wide-ranging nature of this strategy. However, somewhat surprisingly, the National Security Council is not mentioned anywhere, as far as I could see. Can…26 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial CareMy Lords, the recent report of the Health and Social Care Committee found that too much emphasis is being put on the cost of reforming social care and not enough thought being…24 Jun 2025HANSARDAbducted Ukrainian ChildrenTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support the safe return of abducted Ukrainian children forcibly removed to Russia and Belarus.18 Jun 2025HANSARDAbducted Ukrainian ChildrenMy Lords, I thank the Minister. While figures vary, Save the Children has estimated that over 20,000 Ukrainian children have been forcibly transferred to Russia or Russian…18 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 117 in my name, and I thank my noble friend Lady Walmsley, the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, and the noble Lord, Lord Russell, for adding…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will make a couple of points and ask a question. Like others, I have found this both a very humbling and a very disturbing group, which, in the words of the noble…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 140, in my name, and I thank my noble friend Lord Storey for adding his. It would extend the scope of Clause 14 to cover independent…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, before speaking to my Amendment 129, to which the noble Lord, Lord Russell, and my noble friend Lord Storey have added their names, I first add my very strong support…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill12 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I rise very briefly to lend my support to the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Watson, regarding extending the Staying Put scheme to the age of 25. My…12 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendments 95 and 130 in my name, and in doing so I draw attention to my interest in the register as a member of the Financial Inclusion Commission. I…12 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I am afraid it is me again. I will speak to Amendments 101 and 102. I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for adding his name to Amendment 101 and, of course, to…12 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, briefly, I lend my support to Amendment 143, in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, to which I have added my name. This amendment, on the need for a…12 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill12 Jun 2025