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HANSARDNationality 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 2022HANSARDFreedom of SpeechMy Lords, it is such a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron. I thank her for her outstanding championship in this regard. I am sure that if the Government have not…10 Dec 2021HANSARDTen-Year Drugs StrategyMy Lords, notwithstanding the complexity of the current crisis, as detailed by the noble Lords, Lord Coaker and Lord Paddick, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, I welcome this…09 Dec 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I spent some decades of my personal and professional life trying to improve health and social care through the statutory and voluntary sector. I welcome the prospect of…07 Dec 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillI welcome and congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Stevens of Birmingham. I hope that we will all work together to enhance this Government’s efforts for better regulation. I hope…07 Dec 2021HANSARDCigarette Stick Health Warnings Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the distinguished noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, for bringing this Bill to the House. It is a privilege to stand in support of it. I am a lifelong one-woman…03 Dec 2021HANSARDIslamophobiaMy Lords, do the Government recognise that in any attempt to elucidate a formal definition of Islamophobia, religion and not race must be the central tenet? I agree with the noble…15 Nov 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeMy Lords—15 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: Food ShortagesMy Lords, may I say how pleased I am that the Minister mentioned the role of Muslim countries? What discussions has he undertaken with the Administration of Afghanistan and the…09 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsMy Lords, will the Minister agree that incredibly important environmental safeguards continue to be required to prevent children catching Covid and to empower parents with…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsSometimes, I wish there was a list. I give way.08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsMy Lords, the Minister talks about mask hesitancy in public spaces. It would be extremely helpful for the Government to take direct action and actually mandate masks. That would…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI hope you say that at other times.08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI really find this offensive; I am trying to make a point. I am about to get to my question. Many Members of the Lords do this, but I find that specific Members are always…08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsI have asked a question.08 Nov 2021HANSARDCovid-19 VaccinationsMy Lords—08 Nov 2021HANSARDPublic ServicesMy Lords, on what the Minister just said, as a former councillor I know that such incentives do apply in some local councils. In any case, in any likely future review of…26 Oct 2021HANSARDMen’s Health StrategyMy Lords, I have closely witnessed the state of mental health provision for men recently, with a hugely significant presence of black and Asian men, particularly Muslims, for whom…25 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Plan BMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that not only have ethnic minority communities seen tremendous disparities in their experience of Covid, but so have people with disabilities…20 Oct 2021HANSARDDrugs: Black ReviewMy Lords, we as a family have experienced the state of mental health services in the past six weeks, and I had the privilege of meeting numerous in-patients and the anguished,…19 Oct 2021