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231 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDSmuggling: Kittens and PuppiesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to prevent the smuggling of kittens and puppies into the United Kingdom.07 Dec 2021HANSARDSmuggling: Kittens and PuppiesI thank my noble friend for that Answer and for the action the Government are taking on the microchipping of owned cats. The Government’s proposals to clamp down on puppy…07 Dec 2021HANSARDNHS: Fracture Liaison ServicesI beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and note my interest as co-chairman of the APPG on Osteoporosis.08 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS: Fracture Liaison ServicesI thank my noble friend for that Answer. He will be aware that fracture liaison services are vital for the identification and treatment of osteoporosis. That silent disease, as it…08 Nov 2021HANSARDNHS: Fracture Liaison ServicesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what support, if any, they intend to provide to the National Health Service to ensure full coverage of Fracture Liaison Services throughout England.08 Nov 2021HANSARDVirginity TestingMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s renewed commitment to making virginity testing illegal, but I hope the fate of similar commitments in the health and care sector does not…12 Oct 2021HANSARDPrivate Landlords: Tenants with PetsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to encourage more private landlords to allow responsible tenants to keep pets in their rented properties.15 Jun 2021HANSARDPrivate Landlords: Tenants with PetsMy Lords, during the difficult and often lonely days of lockdown, pets have been a vital source of companionship, well-being and love for many people across the UK, especially the…15 Jun 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am deeply saddened that I am not following on from my noble friend Lady Fleet, whose maiden speech we were much looking forward to. That she has been unable to speak…18 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the UK’s media is in jeopardy. Time is not on our side. Let us make sure that the legislation we pass this Session helps and does not hinder.18 May 2021HANSARDMusic Festivals: Covid-19-related CancellationsMy Lords, I declare my interest as chairman of the Royal College of Music. My noble friend will be aware that many students rely on performances outside term time for income,…27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic AnimalsI congratulate my noble friend on everything that he is doing to protect domestic animals. Is he aware that one result of lockdown has been a surge in demand for companion animals…15 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic AnimalsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to improve the welfare of domestic animals in the United Kingdom.15 Apr 2021HANSARDTuberculosisIs my noble friend the Minister aware that almost a third of the global population is infected with the TB bacterium but only 5% to 10% of these will go on to develop active TB?…24 Mar 2021HANSARDOffice of Communications: ChairMy Lords, I refer to my interests as set out in the register. Does my noble friend agree that just as important as the new chair of Ofcom are the new powers that Ofcom will have?…18 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the visa and work permit requirements for touring in the European Union on music and performing…11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and declare my interest as chairman of the Royal College of Music.11 Mar 2021HANSARDMusic and Performing Arts Students: Visas and Work PermitsMy Lords, we are all aware of the damage to the creative economy from the new visa and work permit requirements for EU touring, with jobs lost and tours cancelled, but perhaps…11 Mar 2021HANSARDOsteoporosis: TreatmentTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that people with osteoporosis have (1) equitable, and (2) timely, access to treatment.09 Feb 2021HANSARDOsteoporosis: TreatmentMy Lords, broken bones seriously impact on the lives of the elderly, causing significant ill health and premature death. Many arise unnecessarily as a result of undiagnosed or…09 Feb 2021