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HANSARDUniversities: Nuclear Energy Sector SkillsMy Lords, is not the truth of the matter that the UK is not on track to meet its greenhouse gas emission commitments made at COP 26 only two years ago? The climate emergency is…07 Dec 2023HANSARDEnglish Flood DefencesTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following widespread flood damage caused by both storm Babet and Ciarán, what action they are taking to ensure all English flood defences are fit…30 Nov 2023HANSARDEnglish Flood DefencesMy Lords, extreme weather is now the new normal. When it comes to flood events, I am not certain that we are ready for the future. Although I recognise that the Government have…30 Nov 2023HANSARDClimate Change: Aims for COP 28My Lords, information uncovered this week by the Centre for Climate Reporting purports to show that the UAE is planning to use its role as the host of COP 28 as an opportunity to…28 Nov 2023HANSARDCountryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (Substitution of Cut-off Date Relating to Rights of Way) (England) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, and the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson, for their regret Motions. My view is that the Government have got themselves in a bit of a…27 Nov 2023HANSARDMental Health: Children and Young PeopleMy Lords, it has been a pleasure to bring the debate to the House today. I thank everyone who has spoken. It is an immense privilege and honour to have heard the wonderful maiden…23 Nov 2023HANSARDMental Health: Children and Young PeopleThat this House takes note of the current state of mental health support for children and young people in England.23 Nov 2023HANSARDMental Health: Children and Young PeopleMy Lords, I am delighted to have secured this debate. There is no more important issue, to my mind, than ensuring that we are adequately supporting our children and young people…23 Nov 2023HANSARDPolicing of Marches and DemonstrationsMy Lords, in light of the unplanned departure of the previous Home Secretary and the extraordinary and deeply concerning violent events witnessed on the streets of London this…13 Nov 2023HANSARDSchools: Catering Facilities and RAACMy Lords, while I welcome the commitment to free school meals made by the DfE in its guidance, I note that 214 schools are now known to be impacted by RAAC. How many of these 214…23 Oct 2023HANSARDMisuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2023I thank the Minister for his statement, but on this side of the Room we are disappointed with these proposals and feel that they will do little to prevent harm. We feel they will…19 Sept 2023HANSARDLibya FloodsMy Lords, the apocalyptic floods in Libya are now estimated to have killed 11,000 people, with 10,000 still missing. Their intensity and impact have been aggravated by global…19 Sept 2023HANSARDMisuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Amendment) Order 2023Will the Minister say a quick word about what else the Government are doing to regulate and stop the sale of these things, particularly to young people? He commented on the number…19 Sept 2023HANSARDAsylum Applications BacklogTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the growing backlog of asylum applications and to ensure new cases are processed in an efficient manner.06 Sept 2023HANSARDAsylum Applications BacklogI thank the Minister, but the asylum backlog had risen to a high of more than 175,000 waiting for an initial decision as of the end of June, up 44% from last year. There was a…06 Sept 2023HANSARDReinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education SettingsI thank the Minister for coming to the House today and updating us on this issue. As a parent myself, I am sending a child to a new school. I have every sympathy with parents who…04 Sept 2023HANSARDRhodes Wildfires: Repatriation of HolidaymakersMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his answers to these questions. The risk of wildfires is not just confined to Rhodes but present in the Aegean and Crete. Should airspace be…25 Jul 2023HANSARDClimate ChangeMy Lords, I rise to speak very aware of the history of this great Chamber, and very aware of my small part in the narrative. I am honoured to be a Member of this House and I wish…24 Jul 2023