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HANSARDUniversity of Bristol: Jewish StudentsMy Lords, this is an appalling case, but does the Minister share my concern that the Government’s proposals for free speech legislation run the risk of protecting statements that…24 Mar 2021HANSARDSocial Media: Offensive MaterialFootballers, women sports commentators and public figures generally receive daily racist, homophobic, misogynist vile abuse and personal threats inciting hatred and physical…23 Mar 2021HANSARDBritish Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as a trustee of Brighton’s wonderful Royal Pavilion and Museums Trust, which now runs our museums and the Royal Pavilion service, and as a…19 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairSeveral noble Lords have already referred to Ofcom’s expanding remit and the additional responsibilities to be introduced through the online safety Bill and the challenges they…18 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsMy Lords, before this year, music and performing arts students participated in study or cultural exchanges under Erasmus. This allowed them to develop the skills and build the…11 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Working MothersMy Lords, it is timely that we debate the TUC’s excellent report today, on International Women’s Day and as children return to school. As the noble Baroness, Lady Wyld, said, mums…08 Mar 2021HANSARDVideo-sharing Platforms: BBFC RatingsIn December, the Minister spoke of the voluntary nature of the BBFC scheme, which she reminded us of earlier for video-on-demand services. One of the strengths of the BBFC’s…04 Mar 2021HANSARDVauxhall at Ellesmere Port and Battery Manufacturing StrategyMy Lords, the Ellesmere Port plant is a major employer, and letting it wind down would have devastating consequences, with 1,000 highly skilled jobs lost in the local community.…02 Mar 2021HANSARDAustralia: News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining CodeMy Lords, events in Australia highlight the right and importance of Governments acting to ensure that online platforms recognise the value of reliable news content. Would the…25 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Performing Arts Freelance WorkersMy Lords, I am beginning to wish I had brought some freelancers along to sing “Happy Birthday”, rather than ask a question. However, given that the spring Budget is fast…10 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19My Lords, last week a survey from the Office for National Statistics found that 63% of students have reported worsening mental health and well-being since the start of the 2020-21…08 Feb 2021HANSARDHospitality Sector MinisterMy Lords, I think the Minister might acknowledge it has been rather more than challenging, because UKHospitality found that sales in the sector fell by 54% in 2020 and now 650,000…03 Feb 2021HANSARDSkills for Jobs White PaperMy Lords, I welcome this White Paper—it is not often that I say that—and I am glad that the Government have finally recognised the importance of further and technical education,…26 Jan 2021HANSARDAnti-Semitism: University Campus IncidentsMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, for bringing forward the debate and the CST for its report. The vital issues the debate has raised are the welfare of Jewish…21 Jan 2021HANSARDGrassroots Sporting Fixtures and FacilitiesMy Lords, competitive sport below the elite level faces continued disruption due to the current lockdown, so given the evidence that other noble Lords have referred to—that…11 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement[ Inaudible ]—has always said that to crash out of the transition with no deal would have been unthinkable, creating uncertainty, endless negotiation and damage to businesses in…08 Jan 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, now that the Brexit transition period has ended, the creation of the Trade Remedies Authority is obviously both necessary and very welcome. It should allow the UK to…06 Jan 2021HANSARDEducation: Turing SchemeMy Lords, Monsieur Barnier said that pulling out of Erasmus was a choice the Government made. Why was that? If the Turing scheme to replace Erasmus is to succeed, it must reach a…05 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Impact of No-deal Brexit on Vaccine SuppliesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact on supplies of COVID-19 vaccines to the United Kingdom in the event of the United Kingdom’s departure…16 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Impact of No-deal Brexit on Vaccine SuppliesMy Lords, it is extremely concerning that the Government should contemplate no deal in two weeks’ time, in the middle of a pandemic, with the serious impact this could have on…16 Dec 2020