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HANSARDV-levelsMy Lords, the main problem with communicating exactly what these exams are and how they fit into the employability of a person can be addressed only by better careers training.…23 Feb 2026HANSARDSeparation Centres ReviewThings such as de-escalation training might keep officers safer in conflicts. If the Minister has any figures on that, can he let us know here, or later on by letter?10 Feb 2026HANSARDSeparation Centres ReviewMy Lords, when it comes to the basic question that has already been raised today—the European Convention on Human Rights—I am afraid that my Benches very much disagree with the…10 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I want to say a few words about the amendment I introduced. I think that this is the longest I have ever done on a group, returning on a Monday after a Wednesday; but I…09 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillI was waiting for the Minister to reply before I summed up.09 Feb 2026HANSARDRoyal Navy: CaribbeanMy Lords, can we get some assurance from the Government that any naval ship based out there is doing a worthwhile job and will not get pulled into activities that we might…09 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill04 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillThat is a challenge that the Committee should probably face more often. The amendment calls on the function here of strategic authorities. It talks about sport and recreation and…04 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, as it appears that everybody wants to vote on this, I would like Amendment 215 to be in half-decent shape. I think it needs my amendment; therefore, I beg leave to press…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillWell, it was worth a try. At least we did not hear that when the moon is full and the wind is high, we shall get a report, but it sounded almost like that. I look forward to this…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, the two amendments in this group were designed to, shall we say, spur the Government to tell us where we are with the developments on special educational needs.…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThis is fairly straightforward. There is a bit of passion being stirred up and a nice pace, so let us not delay too long. The reason I am suggesting that we include smartphones as…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I shall make a couple of brief comments on the amendment that the noble Baroness, Lady Sater, introduced so well. I draw the House’s attention to proposed new subsection…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, my Amendment 230 in this group is on off-rolling. Whatever the good points of academisation, there has been a strong suspicion—a fact, in some cases—that certain schools…03 Feb 2026HANSARDSchools: Music and Dance SchemeMy Lords, would the Minister not agree that this is something that is done on a small scale, at a very intensive level, for the elite, and that it is thus incredibly difficult for…28 Jan 2026HANSARDILO Convention 190My Lords, does the Minister agree that the rise in the number of reported harassment cases—certainly of women—means either that we have got a great rise in the number of incidents…26 Jan 2026HANSARDIn-game Purchases: Protections for ChildrenMy Lords, we have talked about this quite often before. The fact of the matter is that, even if loot boxes are not to the technical definition of gambling, they are close enough.…15 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I stand here today as a rather inadequate replacement for my noble friend Lady Tyler, so I will be very brief. As the noble Baroness, Lady Barran, pointed out, in…14 Jan 2026