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HANSARDCivil Service PensionsMy Lords, as a previous Pensions Minister, I am aware of how difficult it is to persuade young people in particular to make proper pensions provision. The danger of a scandal such…13 Jul 2026HANSARDConstruction Sector: Skills ShortageMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that, as well as looking at national infrastructure, it is important to get companies involved locally through organisations such…29 Jun 2026HANSARDResistant HypertensionMy Lords, following on from the extraordinary explanation by the noble Lord, Lord Patel, of the background and the need for specialist centres, would a pilot project undertaken by…24 Jun 2026HANSARDForeign Interference in UK Democratic ProcessesMy Lords, I was an OSCE observer last week at the elections in Armenia. Initial reports show that, although there was significant Russian interference, particularly on social…17 Jun 2026HANSARDVAT Relief: Business DonationsMy Lords, it can often be the case that the people who might benefit most from donations such as this are not always aware of the positioning of them. I wonder whether more could…19 May 2026HANSARDStudent VisasMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that one of the real problems in these areas is criminal gangs that operate by setting out false promises to very vulnerable…27 Apr 2026HANSARDBusiness Improvement District Ballots: Digital VotingMy Lords, as a member of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, I have recently been involved in election monitoring programmes, for example in Moldova, so I am very aware of the threat…20 Apr 2026HANSARDNitrous OxideMy Lords, it is very welcome that the rates of illegal use have gone down and convictions have gone up. But, following on from the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Storey, does…13 Apr 2026HANSARDEquality: Break Down Barriers to Opportunity MissionMy Lords, my noble friend the Minister speaks about the arrival of young children in primary school. Does she recognise the key role that school nurses and educational…25 Mar 2026HANSARDMigraine Care: 10-year Health PlanMy Lords, the approach that my noble friend the Minister has outlined regarding migraine care is very welcome. The 10-year plan also talks about cholesterol management due to its…23 Mar 2026HANSARDHigh Streets and Towns: RegenerationMy Lords, initiatives such as “health on the high street” in Doncaster, where the NHS uses buildings in the city centre to provide scans, blood tests and physiotherapy, are a very…18 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Domestic Visitor LevyMy Lords—16 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Domestic Visitor LevyDoes my noble friend the Minister agree that one of the key achievements of the last Labour Government was free entry into museums, which had a huge effect on boosting tourism?…16 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentMy Lords, as the UK trade envoy for Bangladesh, I am very aware of the need for accurate information about and strong promotion of the opportunities for foreign investment in the…10 Mar 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMy Lords, local councils are huge employers, so will my noble friend the Minister use the opportunity of these reorganisation discussions to emphasise the part that local…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCyclists: SafetyMy Lords, is the Minister aware that some real problems can be caused by Lime bikes and rental bikes? If a cyclist causes an accident or injury and the person using the bike is…25 Feb 2026HANSARDStudent Loans: ReviewMy Lords, I am glad to hear that my noble friend the Minister thinks that changes could be made to the system to make it fairer. However, does she agree that it is not sensible to…24 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisons: EducationMy Lords—24 Feb 2026HANSARDNew Homes TargetMy Lords—11 Feb 2026HANSARDNew Homes TargetMy Lords, my noble friend the Minister has outlined very clearly what a great opportunity this target is, for not only local jobs but local training schemes and use of local…11 Feb 2026