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HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak in favour of Amendment 167 in this group, which is in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan. He was all ready to move it late last Wednesday evening with my…27 Jun 2022HANSARDTransport for London: FundingMy Lords, what, if anything, is happening that might lead to the reopening of Hammersmith Bridge in due course?23 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I have added my name to Amendment 91 in the names of the noble Lord, Lord Shipley, and the noble Baroness, Lady Garden. Helping children to understand the different…20 Jun 2022HANSARDApprenticeship Levy SchemeMy Lords, as an officer of the Apprenticeships APPG, I hear two constant concerns from employers about the levy: its lack of flexibility and the difficulties for small employers…16 Jun 2022HANSARDDefibrillatorsMy Lords, each year, some 60,000 people in the UK suffer out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. Fewer than one in 10 survive and every minute of delay in receiving defibrillation…15 Jun 2022HANSARDDefibrillatorsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to widen the availability of defibrillators in both public and private settings, including schools.15 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall say just a few words in support of Amendment 22, in the names of the noble Baronesses, Lady Chapman and Lady Wilcox—assuming I am not jumping the gun, because…08 Jun 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, my interest in this large and complex Bill relates to how it will affect the ability of small businesses, particularly in sectors such as construction and engineering…25 May 2022HANSARDTouring Hauliers: Arts OrganisationsMy Lords, further to the Minister’s reply to the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, many orchestras have their own vehicles for touring in Europe, specially fitted out at…18 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I too shall focus on education and skills, which are fundamental to the stated priorities of the gracious Speech and to the whole idea of levelling up. Education and…17 May 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, having had the very last amendment debated in Committee, I now mount my retentions hobby-horse once again, but riding on a slightly different course and in the first…29 Mar 2022HANSARDSchools: Creative Subjects and the English BaccalaureateMy Lords, last week, the Incorporated Society of Musicians published a report entitled Music: A S ubject in P eril? , based on a survey of more than 500 music teachers. Some 93%…29 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak in support of Amendments 166 and 167 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Moylan, addressing pancreatic cancer, to which I have added my name. I…16 Mar 2022HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillMy Lords, I welcome this Bill and wish the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, success in piloting it through this House. I am delighted to hear that it has support from the Government. I am…04 Mar 2022HANSARDEducation (Careers Guidance in Schools) BillMy Lords, the Minister has made no reference to my concern about whether careers professionals will be available in sufficient number and quality to deliver the ambitious plans…04 Mar 2022HANSARDHighgate Cemetery Bill [HL]I was glad to serve on your Lordships’ Opposed Private Bill Committee on this Bill last year, the first time that such a committee has been conducted entirely remotely, under the…03 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, it has been interesting and instructive for a non-expert to listen to the debate in this rather impressive Grand Committee while waiting for my sole amendment to be…02 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that response, which at least confirmed my prophetic abilities and had quite a bit of encouragement. I confirm that we are working on a letter…02 Mar 2022HANSARDBuilding Safety Bill02 Mar 2022HANSARDCreative Professionals: EU ToursMy Lords, this is the time of year when major, high export-earning European tours are planned, featuring performers such as Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, but the current rules,…21 Feb 2022