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HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, what is happening in Sudan saddens me greatly, like other noble Lords in the House. I have had the privilege of working with women parliamentarians and civil society in…18 Jul 2023HANSARDMental Health In-patient Services: Improving SafetyMy Lords, I raise the issue of the mental well-being of men from black and Asian backgrounds. I particularly raise the issue of the care they are receiving at the hands of very…03 Jul 2023HANSARDPrimary Care: InequalityMy Lords, I do think it is this side—19 Jun 2023HANSARDPrimary Care: InequalityMy Lords, alongside all the good examples that noble Lords have mentioned, I draw the attention of the House to an excellent project developed over 40 years ago operating in the…19 Jun 2023HANSARDSupported HousingAlso just before the noble Baroness sits down, as a former social worker, I understand the differences very well. The point that I was trying to make—perhaps in a rush—is that…30 Mar 2023HANSARDSupported HousingMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Earl and I thank my noble friend for her leadership in this debate. Homelessness is not just about people sleeping rough on the…30 Mar 2023HANSARDBlack and Minority-ethnic Children: Police Strip-searchesMy Lords, I am absolutely gutted to hear the Minister respond to a question by saying that there must have been some reason. I am a child protection officer and have been a…27 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayI am finishing. The progress that we note today is fragile. As other noble Lords have said, we can pledge to do better and act faster to eradicate misogyny and bigotry, which is…10 Mar 2023HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, computer glitches meant that I was kicked out of the list, so I am grateful to be taking part in this debate. I begin by recording my love and gratitude to my single…10 Mar 2023HANSARDCarer’s Leave BillMy Lords, at the outset I take this opportunity to acknowledge the noble Baroness, Lady Bertin, who led the earlier debate so magnificently. The ambitions of her Bill were the…03 Mar 2023HANSARDDisabled People: Impact from Policies and Spending CutsMy Lords, I declare my interest: a 42 year-old family member has recently become an amputee, so I have seen at first hand the desperate situation that many suffer, particularly in…21 Feb 2023HANSARDSport, Health and Well-being National Plan (NPSRC Report)My Lords, it is an absolute privilege to follow noble Lords on the committee who are our national heroes. The report is a powerful testimonial to the urgency of action needed for…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTurkey and Syria EarthquakeMy Lords, like all noble Lords, I am absolutely heartbroken, particularly because I have so many good friends in Britain who have already travelled to Istanbul. Some are trying to…08 Feb 2023HANSARDTurkey and Syria EarthquakeWill we ensure that women have sanitary products, contraceptive pills, et cetera as part of what we offer in responding to this disaster?08 Feb 2023HANSARDEducation (Non-religious Philosophical Convictions) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a privilege to follow all noble Lords who spoke. I express my gratitude to the noble Baroness, Lady Burt of Solihull, for this opportunity to share my personal…03 Feb 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, what a privilege it is to follow so many distinguished noble Lords, and in particular the speech of my noble friend Lord Sarfraz. Our deliberation is ever more…01 Feb 2023HANSARDPrepayment MetersMy Lords, the Minister said that he was not aware of anyone who had been forced to have a smart meter, but, as far as I know, all new social housing tenants are being forced,…24 Jan 2023HANSARDCross-government Cost-cuttingMy Lords, what a privilege it is to follow the noble Lord, Lord Rees. I express my admiration for the noble Lord, Lord Bird; I am always in awe of his style and humour, and wish…21 Dec 2022HANSARDNHS: Agency Doctors and NursesMy Lords, although we all acknowledge the acute shortage of nurses right across the services, there are particular issues with children’s palliative care services. How do the…14 Dec 2022HANSARDCross-Government Cost CuttingMy Lords, I cannot help but wonder what the damaging impact of the lost billions spent on poorly chosen PPE orders is, but will the noble Baroness’s department ensure that…06 Dec 2022