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HANSARDFootball: RacismMy Lords, it is 19 years since I took legislation through this House to tackle racism and hooliganism in our stadia. Will the Minister now look again at the legislation and…15 Oct 2019HANSARDLitter StrategyMy Lords, does the Minister agree that, given that we have so many local authorities with different recycling schemes, we should have a national standard and a national plan for…15 Jul 2019HANSARDUniversities: RacismTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what measures they intend to take to ensure that universities properly investigate allegations of racism by students, lecturers and staff; and what…10 Jul 2019HANSARDUniversities: RacismMy Lords, universities have a responsibility to ensure that they provide a safe, inclusive learning requirement but fail in some cases to treat racism seriously. Twenty-five per…10 Jul 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and Funding ReviewMy Lords, like other noble Lords, I am extremely grateful to the Minister for leading off this debate, and for persuading his colleagues in the usual channels to have the debate…02 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture of Seaside TownsMy Lords, I shall not detain the House too long in my summary. I have enjoyed the debate. I have had another run round the coast of England this evening as we have debated the…01 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture of Seaside TownsThat this House takes note of the Report from the Select Committee on Regenerating Seaside Towns and Communities The future of seaside towns (HL Paper 320).01 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture of Seaside TownsMy Lords, it is a privilege to present this report to your Lordships’ House. I have greatly enjoyed chairing the Lords’ seaside regeneration Select Committee. It is not often in…01 Jul 2019HANSARDHigher Education Institutions: SpendingMy Lords, the Minister will know that from next year universities will be awarded gold, silver or bronze status for the quality of teaching at degree level. Student satisfaction…27 Jun 2019HANSARDProbate: DelaysMy Lords, is it not the case that when the probate fees were brought before your Lordships’ House, part of the argument for increasing them by as much as 200% was that this money…12 Jun 2019HANSARDSentencing (Pre-consolidation Amendments) Bill [HL]My Lords, it has been a pleasure to listen to the debate. I think that I am probably the only lay person to take part in it so I feel privileged to be among such fine legal minds.…12 Jun 2019HANSARDMuseumsMy Lords, I declare an interest as trustee of the People’s History Museum. Could the Minister explain to the House why our museum is listed on the DCMS website as being sponsored…10 Jun 2019HANSARDVictims of Domestic Violence and AbuseMy Lords, I too want to join other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, on bringing forward this debate today. I also echo the general thanks that have…06 Jun 2019HANSARDHigher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019My Lords, I guess the Minister is really asking the House to accept that these regulations are tidying-up amendments. I am grateful to him for his explanation of this statutory…05 Jun 2019HANSARDHigher Education and Research Act 2017 (Further Implementation etc.) Regulations 2019Does the Minister accept—I think this is overwhelmingly the view of those who have looked at the Augar review—that the proposed financial changes are regressive rather than…05 Jun 2019HANSARDPost-18 Review of Education and FundingMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Secretary of State’s Statement. I too am grateful to the independent panel led by Philip Augar and to the expert stakeholders,…04 Jun 2019HANSARDHigher Education (Monetary Penalties and Refusal to Renew an Access and Participation Plan) (England) Regulations 2019My Lords, the regulations before your Lordships’ House relate to the power of the Office for Students to impose penalties for a breach of regulations, and I am grateful to the…20 May 2019HANSARDHigher Education (Monetary Penalties and Refusal to Renew an Access and Participation Plan) (England) Regulations 2019I do not believe the Minister has covered my point about the Augar review and when it will be reported, and the relationship between these two things.20 May 2019HANSARDEquality of Opportunity for Young PeopleMy Lords, like other noble Lords, I express my gratitude to the noble Baroness, Lady Grender, for initiating and instigating this debate. I congratulate her on the number of…16 May 2019HANSARDDisabled Students’ AllowanceRecognising disadvantage and with just two out of five disabled students aware that additional funding is available to help with their studies, it is little surprise that disabled…08 May 2019