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HANSARDCovid-19: Social Care ServicesMy Lords, I refer to my interest as set out in the register as a provider of social care. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Wheeler, for instigating this critical debate. She spoke…23 Apr 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillMy Lords, I refer the House to my interests in the register. I start by thanking the Government for the actions they have taken over the last few days to help support employers…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for the Self-employedMy Lords, I will not ask about the self-employed; I will wait for the Chancellor’s Statement in a few days’ time. Will the small businesses able to access zero-interest loans have…24 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I want to ask my noble friend a question on those visitors who have come from outside Europe, have a visa to be here, fall sick with the virus, then cannot travel back…17 Mar 2020HANSARDKashmirMy Lords, surely a constitutional matter that is internal to a country is the issue of that country. As close friends of India, we must respect that India has a right to amend its…20 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I refer to my interests, as listed in the register. It is welcome that the Government have referred to social care in the gracious Speech. However, adult social care is…22 Oct 2019HANSARDSustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for opening this debate and for all the work she and the department are doing to ensure that we remain a lead voice in this critical area. I have…10 Jul 2019HANSARDInequalitiesMy Lords, I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, for securing this incredibly important debate. As he and other noble Lords have said, this issue is incredibly complex.…13 Jun 2019HANSARDInequalitiesIf you are a citizen of this country, you should have access to learning English. If you do not come into this country with English skills, you should be able to access them. I am…13 Jun 2019HANSARDBrexit: The Customs Challenge (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I am extremely grateful to the Minister for his—as usual—very polite and considered response. The debate has been excellent, highlighting once again the complexities…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: The Customs Challenge (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to debate the EU Committee’s report, Brexit: The Customs Challenge , this afternoon. As chair of the EU External Affairs Sub-Committee,…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: The Customs Challenge (European Union Committee Report)That this House takes note of the Report from the European Union Committee Brexit: the customs challenge (20th Report, HL Paper 187).01 Apr 2019HANSARDAgreement Establishing an Economic Partnership Agreement between the Eastern and Southern Africa States and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandMy Lords, I rise as a member of the European Union Select Committee, which has reported on these agreements, and as chair of the External Affairs Sub-Committee, which considered…13 Mar 2019HANSARDAmritsar Massacre: CentenaryMy Lords, for such a critical period in India’s history, this short debate cannot give true justice to the thousands of lives that were lost, injured and impacted on, on that…19 Feb 2019HANSARDAmritsar Massacre: CentenaryWill my noble friend give way?19 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillI hope I can be helpful to my noble friend. The kirpan is worn as part of the five Ks. We do not carry the kirpan in any other form. It is worn. Where the difficulty will lie is…30 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I will also speak to the amendment initiated by the noble Lord, Lord Tunnicliffe. As a member of the Sikh community, I know that the kirpan is an important part of our…30 Jan 2019