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HANSARDClearview AI IncMy Lords, I live in the borough of Tower Hamlets. The borough next to it —Newham, where I grew up—is among those with the greatest number of video cameras, surveying its citizens…05 Jul 2022HANSARDWorking from HomeMy Lords, I have to confess that I thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to work from home: it was the very first time in 35 or 40 years that I had been able to spend that much time…04 Jul 2022HANSARDSuicide: Online ProductsMy Lords, I am really grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Morgan, for raising this important matter. What work is under way to ensure that the Online Safety Bill is being taken…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDisabled Children: Support ServicesShort and long-term care services are broken according to organisations led by the Disabled Children’s Partnership, which is reporting families suffering a litany of physical and…23 Jun 2022HANSARDPolioMy Lords, water quality in east London is appalling enough without this scare. I spoke with three of my neighbours yesterday, all with very young children, and not one was aware…23 Jun 2022HANSARDSocial Care: AdultsMy Lords, 500,000 is a staggering number, but the number experiencing the deepest emotional and physical impact on families may be in the millions. Is the noble Lord and his…22 Jun 2022HANSARDMedia LiteracyMy Lords, I want to follow on from the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron. Given that we are talking about the safety of children and vulnerable people, to what extent will Ofcom’s duty…20 Jun 2022HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsMy Lords, the Minister will be aware of the catastrophic pressures and impacts on dwindling LA budgets, with countless pressures on schools themselves. What assessment have the…20 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine and Neighbouring Countries: ODAMy Lords, what funding from the official development assistance budget has been allocated to neighbouring countries, given our difficult evacuations of those who worked for us in…16 Jun 2022HANSARDSugar Reduction Programme: BreadMy Lords, addiction to sugar begins very early. It is included in baby foods. Will the Minister ensure that manufacturers attend to this sector as a critical component of the…25 May 2022HANSARDHigh-rise Buildings: Evacuation of Disabled ResidentsMy Lords, is the fundamental question not why people with mobility issues are housed in these unsafe environments and conditions? Is it because there is simply not enough…25 May 2022HANSARDNHS Dental ServicesMy Lords, access to dental services for those with learning and other disabilities has been dire. What assessments and actions will the Government take to ensure that clear…24 May 2022HANSARDIndependent Review of Children’s Social CareMy Lords, Josh MacAlister’s report demands good practice, which actually exists in many parts of our country—I declare my interest as a social worker who worked with child…24 May 2022HANSARDSenior Citizens: Means-tested BenefitsMy Lords, evidently, the campaign is not reaching the most vulnerable in our societies, including those who may have problems in accessing such campaigns. I have said this a…23 May 2022HANSARDSchools: Model History CurriculumMy Lords, the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Africa—I declare an interest as a member—has just carried out an inquiry on the representation of Africa and its diaspora in the…16 May 2022HANSARDDown Syndrome BillMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wigley. His words echoed not only throughout the Chamber but throughout the country with mothers, families, and the…18 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I hesitate to rise. I had not originally intended to participate in this debate, but I feel obliged to speak and make some general points in support of the noble Lord,…20 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Ramsbotham, who always makes an outstanding and unique contribution to this House. A joint statement by faith and civil…05 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill—we cannot punish the victims we have created. I sit in this Chamber every day, hopeful that it is possible that we can change the way in which we discharge our duties. Doing…05 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, in closing—05 Jan 2022