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HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairMy Lords, moving away from Cheltenham, does the Minister agree that the only independent member of the board’s being closely associated with the Murdoch stable might make us a…18 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I do not think I have ever been in a debate when I have been speaker number 99 and there have been five maiden speakers before me, which probably says something about…12 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords—or should I say “my Ladies and Lords” in this debate?—I feel a little like the forlorn hope on the outside here, being the first of the male of the species to speak. The…11 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Working MothersMy Lords, does the Minister agree that unless findings are presented so the general public can look at them, you are not going to get the best out of them regarding pressure…08 Mar 2021HANSARDAnti-slavery Projects: CommonwealthMy Lords, if we are to try to stop people entering into modern slavery, what encouragement is coming from the Government to make sure people know what is liable to happen to them…04 Mar 2021HANSARDNorthampton Town Football ClubMy Lords, if we take it as read that something has gone very wrong politically here, could the Minister cast his eye over the situation of Northampton football club? Would its…03 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation Return and Awarding Qualifications in 2021My Lords, would the Minister agree that, if you are going to do an assessment on work that has been done by people going forward, it is very important that the teachers involved…01 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill01 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I return to the subject of support for amateur sports clubs which I raised in Committee. I, too—I might as well clarify it now—do not expect to divide the House at the…01 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords who have spoken in support of us, particularly my friend in sport, although I prefer “collaborator”. I thank the Minister for his reply about the…01 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there is a degree of potential confusion in the attitudes towards childhood sport? We say that schools will have some activity, then the…23 Feb 2021HANSARDLearning Disabilities: Child Trust FundsMy Lords, last time this was discussed, I said that the Minister had pointed out an absurdity. He has still got his finger on it. Can he give the House an assurance that we will…11 Feb 2021HANSARDBeijing Winter Olympic Games 2022To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the calls from human rights organisations to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympic Games in Beijing.10 Feb 2021HANSARDBeijing Winter Olympic Games 2022I thank the Minister for that reply. Will he take back to anybody who is dealing with this the plight of the individual athlete, who may well be making a decision about their one…10 Feb 2021HANSARDUK Shellfish SectorMy Lords, would the Minister agree that this is a situation where a little bit of compromise would be advisable? Standing on principles of control is not something we should do…10 Feb 2021HANSARDOsteoporosis: TreatmentMy Lords, it is quite clear that preventive healthcare can assist here, through not only vitamin D but exercise patterns. Have the Government considered getting a comprehensive…09 Feb 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, how do you follow that? Jeremy Clarkson being mentioned in a debate in Grand Committee is something new to me. I congratulate my noble friend in sport—my collaborator in…04 Feb 2021HANSARDSchools: Exam-year PupilsI thank the Minister for that Answer. Does she agree that everybody has experienced disruption in their schooling and that it has been worst, as was referred to in the first…02 Feb 2021HANSARDSchools: Exam-year PupilsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to permit exam year pupils affected by the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic to repeat that year of study.02 Feb 2021HANSARDSkills for Jobs White PaperMy Lords, I should first remind the House of my declared interests in the field of education. There is a great deal here about bootcamps to get people ready for study. I believe…26 Jan 2021