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HANSARDPost-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 DevelopmentI did ask my question.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 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 2025HANSARDYoung Disabled People: Social Care ServicesMy Lords, I had not intended to speak but I want to reach out to the noble Baroness, Lady Monckton, as I understand her frustration and why she is upset. I declare an interest as…28 Jan 2025HANSARDFirst-cousin MarriageMy Lords, I welcome the reduction in the number of interrelated family marriages, not only in Bradford; the numbers have also drastically reduced in the Bangladeshi community. I…20 Jan 2025HANSARDCounter-Extremism StrategyMy Lords, in the last year there has been a 38% rise in attacks against Muslims, and a 33% rise in attacks against people who are Jewish—anti-Semitic and Islamophobic attacks.…20 Nov 2024HANSARDEducation (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries. It is a pleasure to follow the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss. In 1973, as a secondary school…18 Oct 2024HANSARDComputer Science Applications to English UniversitiesMy Lords, I declare an interest as a member of the APPG for International Students. Is the Minister aware that there is a significant decrease in the number of applications from…09 Oct 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for his considered and thoughtful introduction to this debate and the very powerful briefing that he has provided to Members on the…13 Sept 2024HANSARDSupport for Infants and Parents etc (Information) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, and all the other powerful contributions to this debate. I welcome the Bill and I thank the noble Lord, Lord…06 Sept 2024HANSARDHousing: Modern Methods of ConstructionMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Carrington, for the details that he alluded to. I begin with my thoughts and prayers to all who perished in Grenfell Tower and I pay respect…05 Sept 2024HANSARDBlack, Asian and Minority-Ethnic Women: Maternal Mortality RatesMy Lords, I also thank my noble friend Lady Gohir for her continuous campaign. I declare an interest having been involved in these matters in Tower Hamlets for some 40 years. I…29 Jul 2024HANSARDHate Crimes Against Muslim WomenMy Lords, notwithstanding the concerns raised by the noble Baronesses, Lady Gohir and Lady Warsi, I am also aware of many of the allegations in their questions. I have worked with…20 May 2024HANSARDWater Companies: Licence ConditionsMy Lords, I support everything said by my friend the noble Lord, Lord Sikka. I wonder what regular representation, if any, the Government make about the quality of the water…01 May 2024HANSARDUkraine: Arms and Ammunition CostsMy Lords, first, I thank the Minister for his service. Are the arms and ammunition supplied to Ukraine predicated on legal advice received by the Government? If so, has such…26 Mar 2024HANSARDSodium Valproate and Pelvic MeshMy Lords, I am really grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, for raising this issue. On previous occasions, I have raised my ongoing concerns about the use of sodium…25 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidThat is your call.12 Mar 2024HANSARDGaza: Humanitarian AidI think also on this side.12 Mar 2024