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HANSARDTrain Operators’ Revenue Protection Practices ReviewMy Lords, many stations do not seem to have properly functioning electronic gates, particularly at weekends, and people just walk through. I wonder whether it is possible to do an…17 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Resilience Action PlanMy Lords, the Minister has been very helpful in her answers so far, but, to go back to the question of the noble Lord, Lord Harris, there seems to be a bit of a gap between the…10 Jul 2025HANSARDEuropean Union Entry/Exit SystemMy Lords, Operation Brock causes absolute havoc around Kent, and the renewed and enhanced passport restrictions will inevitably cause delays. Can the Minister assure us that…09 Jul 2025HANSARDMusic Education: State SchoolsMy Lords, I give my congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Keeley, on securing this valuable debate, and to the noble Baroness, Lady Debbonaire, on her fascinating maiden…24 Jun 2025HANSARDAI and Creative Technologies (Communications and Digital Committee Report)My Lords, we are here to discuss a really important issue. I am delighted that the noble Baroness, Lady Stowell, was able to secure the debate. As a member of the committee that…13 Jun 2025HANSARDPost-16 Financial EducationMy Lords, children leaving care are particularly disadvantaged in this area. Can the Minister say whether there will be special provision for children leaving care to be provided…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSpending Review 2025My Lords, the capital investment contained in the spending review will be very welcome in many parts of the country. The problem will be making sure that it is money well spent.…12 Jun 2025HANSARDImproving Cyber ResilienceMy Lords, can the Minister tell the House the government advice to companies facing not just a cyberattack but a ransom demand; whether that advice tallies with the advice and,…21 May 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, a Bill that has at its heart the aim of improving children’s well-being can only be welcomed, and its good intentions are clear. I support most of the measures in the…01 May 2025HANSARDThe Future of News (Communications and Digital Committee Report)My Lords, I begin by welcoming back the noble Lord, Lord McNally, both to this House and to the committee. Having heard what he had to say about journalists, I must declare my…25 Apr 2025HANSARDBasel 3.1Could the Minister reassure the House that simply not wanting to pay any more tax would not be a reason for renegotiating?03 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights Bill: ProductivityMy Lords, does the Minister accept that one of the best motivators in the workplace is employee share ownership? What do the Government intend to do to increase the extent of…31 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureMy Lords, on behalf of the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in her name on the Order Paper.24 Mar 2025HANSARDClosed-Ended Investment Companies: Cost DisclosureMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that response, but despite the Government’s welcome SI, and FCA emergency guidance last November, some retail platforms continue to ban…24 Mar 2025HANSARDPharmacy Opening HoursMy Lords, is the Minister concerned that GPs’ tendency very easily and readily to sign repeat prescriptions increases the demand on pharmaceutical services? Does she agree that…20 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Youth StrategyMy Lords, the idea of asking young people what they want is obviously a great one, and I support the national youth strategy as far as it goes. My problem is that a lot of young…13 Mar 2025HANSARDCreative Industries: Creating Jobs and Productivity GrowthMy Lords, what an uplifting debate this is. We all agree on the importance of the creative industries, and we have heard some wonderful personal experiences. It is a pleasure to…06 Feb 2025HANSARDCar Parking CompaniesMy Lords, does the Minister agree that, if more towns provided free car parking, many more town centres might be thriving instead of dying?04 Feb 2025HANSARDGrowing the UK EconomyMy Lords, the Minister acknowledged the importance of resetting relations with the EU. I understand the importance of sticking to the golden rules his party has laid down about…03 Feb 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityMy Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans for securing this debate; it is clearly a popular subject. There have been Questions and other debates on it,…30 Jan 2025