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315 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDState of Extremism ReportMy Lords, I have recently learned about and am deeply concerned by the Prevent programme, which has a voluntary participation clause. Can the Minister explain the criteria being…17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I am grateful to the most reverend Primate for helpfully reminding us of the centrality of human values and dignity in all aspects of our work in this place. I am…05 Jun 2026HANSARDAI Regulation BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, for his persistent leadership in this debate. As the Government consider cross-sector AI regulation, I draw your Lordships’…04 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the Statement. I associate myself with the constructive and thoughtful way in which he has responded and with the comments made by other noble…19 Mar 2026HANSARDDigital ID: Public ConsultationMy Lords, I declare an interest as the co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Digital Identity. The Minister said that he will consult widely on this and on what support…18 Mar 2026HANSARDNational Police ServiceMy Lords—28 Jan 2026HANSARDAge of Criminal ResponsibilityMy Lords, given the range of concerns and questions raised across the House, will the Minister and her department consider putting in the Library or otherwise providing a briefing…21 Jan 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, I welcome this initiative and thank the Minister for her responses. Is she aware that opportunities for young people with disabilities are very fractious at the moment?…20 Jan 2026HANSARDGateway 3 New-build ApplicationsMy Lords, many local councils in cities across our country are building upwards, with high-rise housing development even for families. I welcome these milestones in advanced…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSEND Budget FundingMy Lords, the Minister is absolutely correct to suggest that early-stage identification is critical. She will be aware that there have been decades of persistent underfunding and…03 Dec 2025HANSARDSouth SudanMy Lords, we had a wonderful and very productive debate last week on Sudan. These issues will continue to impact the people of South Sudan and Sudan. Will the Minister ensure that…01 Dec 2025HANSARDSudanMy Lords, my heartfelt gratitude goes to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Leeds for his leadership and contribution to this House, and I thank him for initiating this…27 Nov 2025HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: EmploymentMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Monckton, for her important Question. I declare my interest as having a 46 year-old son with a learning disability and autism. I am…28 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, what a pleasure and privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Nicholson of Winterbourne. In the light of the impassioned contributions in this Chamber already, I wish…12 Sept 2025HANSARDSudanI express my gratitude to the Minister for describing what must have been a heart-rending nightmare, speaking to the innocent people, particularly the women and children, who have…17 Jul 2025HANSARDPost-16 Financial EducationMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend the Minister that many excellent examples exist in primary schools right across our country of financial literacy being taught to young…12 Jun 2025HANSARDChinese Embassy DevelopmentMy Lords, I had not intended to make any points on this, as I tread with care regarding accusations levelled at all Members of Parliament and community leaders who support people…12 Jun 2025HANSARDChinese Embassy DevelopmentI did ask my question.12 Jun 2025HANSARDOnline Abuse: Protection for ChildrenMy Lords, given the grave, ever-present threat to children’s mental well-being from all online activities, what updated guidance, if any, has been issued to schools on child…11 Jun 2025HANSARDAutism Employment ReviewMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend Lord Touhig in his entire assessment of how different it is for autism and neurodivergent issues. I declare that I have an autistic son who…12 May 2025