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HANSARDCovid-19: People Living in PovertyMy Lords, my comments will focus on the plight of the low-paid or minimum-wage workers who have been furloughed and are in receipt of 80% of their monthly pay, as the businesses…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-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 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 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 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 2020 Bills sponsored (2)