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HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human RightsMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister agree that because the ECHR is committed to upholding the right to free and fair elections, those who advocate leaving the convention…17 Jul 2025HANSARDGovernment Resilience Action PlanMy Lords, noble Lords have referred to intelligence sharing and co-operation between government departments, but many aspects of the resilience plan will rely on international…10 Jul 2025HANSARDNational Security StrategyMy Lords, in the foreword to the strategy, the Prime Minister talked about strength on the international stage, which other noble Lords have raised. I make a plea to my noble…26 Jun 2025HANSARDSocial CareMy Lords, what discussions are being held with private sector care companies to require them, in exchange for the often considerable amount of money they receive from the public…24 Jun 2025HANSARDCardiovascular IllnessesI congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Booth, on securing this debate, on his very personal account of what he went through and on sharing with us his experiences and what we can…12 Jun 2025HANSARDDriving Test DelaysMy Lords, I completely appreciate that my noble friend is trying to clear up the mess that he was left with, but is he aware of a problem whereby for those who have passed the…10 Jun 2025HANSARDParking (Code of Practice) Act 2019My Lords, I campaigned against cowboy wheel clampers because I saw the misery that rogue parking companies caused to motorists. Does my noble friend the Minister agree that, as…04 Jun 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitMy Lords, during the European Affairs Select Committee’s recent visit to Brussels, it became very clear that it was the constructive and positive attitude of this Government that…21 May 2025HANSARDNuclear: Small Modular ReactorsMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for the positive discussions he has had with colleagues in the public and private sectors with regard to the manufacture of small…19 May 2025HANSARDWater: Supply and InfrastructureMy Lords, my noble friend the Minister referred to the water resource management plans. Will he consider requiring water companies, when they publish these plans, to set out the…14 May 2025HANSARDDoncaster Royal InfirmaryMy Lords, I know that Secretary of State Wes Streeting is determined to increase NHS productivity. DRI’s bid for urgent work to the tower block would do just that; for example, by…12 May 2025HANSARDEU-UK Summit: Visa Waiver AgreementMy Lords, as part of our inquiry into the EU-UK reset, the European Affairs Committee of this House took evidence from the Independent Society of Musicians recently and was told…08 May 2025HANSARDNational Shipbuilding StrategyMy Lords, my noble friend the Minister mentioned the supply chain, which can be incredibly important for companies in areas such as Yorkshire and the Humber, and crucial for…30 Apr 2025HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation PlanMy Lords, I hope that my noble friend the Minister will agree that green hydrogen power has an important part to play in transport decarbonisation. Can he set out, perhaps by…24 Apr 2025HANSARDSpring StatementMy Lords, the fact is that areas such as South Yorkshire suffered from years of economic mismanagement and underinvestment by the previous Government. This Statement shows that,…27 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraine: UK-USA DiscussionsMy Lords, at a recent meeting of the OSCE, there was widespread support, including from US Democrats and Republicans, for continued support for Ukraine. Does my noble friend the…26 Mar 2025HANSARDPrimary Healthcare FacilitiesMy Lords, my noble friend referred to creativity and the noble Baroness on the Lib Dem Benches talked about facilities in the community. Well, in Doncaster, we are already ahead…17 Mar 2025HANSARDCouncil of Nations and RegionsMy Lords, the Council of the Nations and Regions has real potential to improve economic activity in regions such as Yorkshire and the Humber, and throughout other regions in the…11 Mar 2025HANSARDTelegraph NewspapersMy Lords, there is clearly a focus on national newspapers, but many people rely on local trusted media sources for their news—I think of the Doncaster Free Press , but I am sure…05 Mar 2025HANSARDUK Airports: British Passport HoldersMy Lords, before any decisions can be made about dedicated passport routes, it will be necessary for Doncaster Sheffield Airport to reopen. Can my noble friend the Minister, when…03 Mar 2025