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HANSARDCovid-19: MasksMy Lords, in support of the noble Lord, Lord Campbell-Savours, I call on the Government to give explicit instructions about the mass use of masks in all public spaces, including…11 Jun 2020HANSARDContact Tracing: Personal PrivacyMy Lords, in addition to the questions laid before the House by the noble Lord, Lord Hain, can the Minister address the fact that the Covid-19 impact on minority communities has…11 Jun 2020HANSARDNational Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, I express my deepest gratitude to all care workers on the front line, and my deepest sympathy to all those who have lost their loved ones. Care homes remain at the front…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorI have finished.21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, we have heard about the extraordinary impact of the private sector contribution from the noble Lord, Lord Dobbs, and other noble Lords. I wish to highlight the work of…21 May 2020HANSARDUnemployment: SupportMy Lords, what assessment is being made of those currently unemployed and those facing imminent unemployment, particularly people with disabilities and autism? Can the Minister…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BAME NHS StaffI salute my noble friend for her relentless uphill struggle to combat institutional discrimination in our country. No one can ignore the sobering statistics on front-line deaths…19 May 2020HANSARDGavi: Covid-19My Lords, how are the Government working with partners and retaining our commitment to childhood immunisation programmes and reproductive health services for women, particularly…18 May 2020HANSARDHousing for the HomelessMy Lords, I commend my noble friend Lord Bird for his persistent efforts to eradicate homelessness and applaud the government initiative. I too call on the Government to assure…14 May 2020HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, nearly 10 years on since the Syrian conflict started, hundreds of thousands of people have lost their lives and their loved ones. Some 8 million are internally displaced…13 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, I thank my friend the most reverend Primate. We have a shared history as co-protagonists fighting racism in Tower Hamlets. He has been a vociferous advocate for all…06 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, the national and international charity sector has been the safety net for those most in need. It has strengthened our communities with extraordinary, innovative…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social Care ServicesMy Lords, I declare my interests as a former statutory social worker and as the mother of a person living with autism. I express my heartfelt condolences to all those who have…23 Apr 2020HANSARDBusiness of the House (Virtual Proceedings and Topical Questions for Written Answer)My Lords, I add my thanks not just to the leadership of the House and the usual channels but to all the staff and everyone who has made it possible for us to commence some of our…21 Apr 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillMy Lords, I add my support to the amendment, particularly on behalf of those who work for small satellite TV channels and ethnic minority newspapers. I have been inundated with…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillMy Lords, I too regret another intervention, but how will people know what is going on if they are number 30,000 in the queue? How will they communicate with the Government or the…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillI say this with the sincerest due respect. The Minister will be aware that there are huge concerns about the power to have just one doctor decide whether a body should be…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillMy Lords, I too beg the indulgence of the Committee. I have raised this point on a number of occasions; I am raising it now with respect to the powers within the Bill relating to…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendments 1 and 2. I am pleased to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Hussein-Ece, and I echo her words. I am the mother of a 40 year-old autistic and…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillI have nearly finished. With the leniency of the House I will ask my final question. I appreciate the fact that the Paymaster-General has given his assurance, but will the…24 Mar 2020