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HANSARDFree School Meal Vouchers SchemeThe Minister has outlined the extra money put into family budgets, and there are still people in poverty. Is not part of the problem a need for proper budgetary advice and help…10 Jun 2020HANSARDQuarantine: Scientific AdviceTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to publish the scientific advice upon which the travel quarantine measures are based.10 Jun 2020HANSARDQuarantine: Scientific AdviceIn her exchange on 4 June, the Minister said: “The science advice has been consistent … It is for SAGE to determine when to publish its advice.”—[ Official Report , 4/6/20; col.…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, I too start by thanking the Minister, not only for his clear presentation of the Bill but for his letters and briefings; they have been most useful. I shall make just a…09 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresI declare my interests as in the register, which include two jobs in Brussels, where I generally spend two days a fortnight—I am talking to noble Lords from there now. I am told…04 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Human RightsMy Lords, I declare an interest, as I was for some years the joint chair of the European Parliament Hong Kong friendship group and I have been to Hong Kong on numerous occasions.…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, I want to go back to the testing centres question. I also had a test, but I had to drive to Stansted from Cambridge. Many people in our community do not have cars and do…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, first, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Dobbs, for initiating this much-needed debate. Secondly, I declare my interest as the father of a small businessman who has a chain…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Security RisksMy Lords, the United States has not exactly distinguished itself by its international attitudes during this crisis, yet it is the leading player in NATO. I wonder if the Minister…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, this morning, the ONS revealed that some 50,000 UK citizens are cross-border workers—in other words, English people who work part of the time outside the UK. Roughly…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: NHS Contact Tracing AppI want to ask the Minister about the immunity certificates. At the moment, as I understand it, medical science does not tell you whether you are immune. It can tell you whether…18 May 2020HANSARDHousing for the HomelessMy congratulations to my good friend the noble Lord, Lord Bird, on securing this debate. I hope the Minister is enjoying his new life in replying to it. I want to concentrate on…14 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: TransportMy Lords, I begin by declaring an interest in that my son owns a small chain of bicycle shops. I want to talk about Cambridge, where I live, and the problems that this directive…14 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessMy Lords, one of the good things that has come out of this crisis has been the way in which people work together and in particular the contribution of the trade union movement to…13 May 2020HANSARDUniversal CreditMy Lords, I point out that, as far as I am aware, Labour is not committed to ending the benefit cap; let us start by saying that. It seems that we can never do enough, but would…13 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I begin by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Boswell, for his report. I am sorry that we did not debate it a good time ago but, at last, we are here. I also congratulate him…12 May 2020HANSARDCensus (England and Wales) Order 2020My Lords, I first came into statistical life at the time of the 1970 census, when we had the job of devising a definition of a one-parent family. I realise that this is probably a…12 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, I also congratulate the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of York on securing this debate. I draw attention to my interests in the register. I must start by…06 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookMy Lords, as many will know, I was a firm believer that we should stay in the EU, but I also happen to believe in democracy. The British people gave a very clear answer last…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Department for Work and Pensions UpdateI thank the Minister and the staff of the DWP for this amazing effort. We should really be loving not only the NHS, but the DWP. I am reminded during this crisis of the old saying…05 May 2020