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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I was not going to speak on this group—I was a minute or so late, for which I apologise. I wanted to hear the arguments of those who oppose Amendment 177 in the name of…23 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly in support of my noble friend Lady Stedman-Scott’s amendment on jobcentres. I hear the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Storey, about resource…19 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, my Amendment 119 would provide further opportunities for looked-after children, or those on the edge of care, to have access to boarding school places where appropriate.…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, there are around 35 state boarding schools in the country, but there are also a number of private boarding schools that are ready to provide support, which is why I…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, my Amendment 82 would provide further opportunities for children in kinship care to have access to boarding school places where appropriate. The Government should be…12 Jun 2025 Bills sponsored (12)