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HANSARDNational Youth StrategyGiven that the uniformed groups, particularly the cadets, are a major force for good in this country and expose young people in disadvantaged communities to some of the most…23 Jul 2026HANSARDCohabitation Rights Bill [HL]My Lords, listening to the speech from the noble Lord, Lord Marks, has entirely ruined the speech I had prepared. I was about to come heavily down against the Bill, because I come…17 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Security: Child PovertyMy Lords, what role will work play in alleviating poverty in this country, given that work has benefits beyond the financial difference it makes to a family household?15 Jul 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak after the noble Lord, Lord Hay of Ballyore. Before I come to my remarks, I declare my interests: I am the chair of the cadet health check team;…06 Jul 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I support Amendment 117D, tabled by my noble friend Lord Evans of Guisborough, which is about a simple principle: if elected mayors are given strategic housing powers,…17 Jun 2026HANSARDThames WaterMy Lords, when we eventually get to the point where we have a new regulator, what will be done to make sure it is not staffed by the people who already run Ofwat? One of the…17 Jun 2026HANSARDMisinformation: Social Market Foundation ReportMy Lords, could the Minister tell me what work is being done to protect Black and Afro-Caribbean communities in particular from misinformation online? One of the most egregious…11 Jun 2026HANSARDAntisemitismMy Lords—11 Jun 2026HANSARDChildren’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships StrategyMy Lords, can the Minister give us some indication of what is being done to address the culture to make sure that these enduring relationships last? Is anything being done…08 Jun 2026HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, commented that people who come with legal representation get higher and better awards. Does the Minister know why this is and, if he…02 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak at the Second Reading of the Social Housing Bill. Before I come to my main comments, I just want to address what feels to me to be the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Winston. London’s housing crisis is no longer a warning sign; it is a full-blown social failure. The Government and the…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchMy Lords—20 May 2026HANSARDYouth JusticeMy Lords, we welcome the focus on reducing youth crime, but I would like to ask a question. The Minister detailed a 25% reduction in the number of children who are held on remand.…20 May 2026HANSARDCivil Preparedness for WarMy Lords, I also thank the noble Baroness, Lady Harris of Richmond, for securing this timely debate. The United Kingdom faces serious and growing security threats—Russia, Iran,…20 Apr 2026HANSARDMasculinity and Misogyny in SchoolsMy Lords, this report makes for quite harrowing reading, and it points to two particular things: one is misogyny and the other is a breakdown of discipline and respect for…15 Apr 2026HANSARDHMT “Empire Windrush”: 80th AnniversaryMy Lords, given the fact that Windrush 80 is a massive opportunity for the Government to continue to welcome people from my community—I am second generation—what work are they…14 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, my Amendment 386 seeks to enable police officers, after a lawful stop, to ask a member of the public to exit the vehicle. I support the work of the Police Federation of…11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing Bill11 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank the Minister for his answer. I am partially sated by what he said about the consultation that is coming along, but we all know that consultations can take for ever, and we…11 Mar 2026