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HANSARDPublic Sector: Working From HomeMy Lords, flexible working can give great benefits to both employees and employers, in the public sector in particular, but will my noble friend consider the importance of making…20 Mar 2025HANSARDOverseas Companies: UK-registered SubsidiariesMy Lords, is the issue of companies domiciled overseas which have set up a UK-registered subsidiary likely to feature in the upcoming potential trade talks with the United States…17 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI too come from a long line of parents. My parents were the ones who were actually ploughing the lonely furrows that he referred to—probably on his ancestors’ lands. If he asks…03 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI observe briefly to the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, that he is partial in his recollection of the career of the great Raymond Baxter. The other programme that he was famous for…03 Mar 2025HANSARDProstate Cancer: National Screening ProgrammeMy Lords, it is very welcome that new diagnostic tests are being investigated. However, can we be careful not to give out the wrong message? I was diagnosed with prostate…27 Feb 2025HANSARDCopyright and Artificial IntelligenceMy Lords, the Minister is right when she says that AI is extensively used in the creative industries and the music industry, and has been for a long time—as a servant, not a…27 Feb 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionMy Lords, on the subject of airport expansion, there are airports around the country that are under capacity currently, including Cardiff Airport. What consideration have the…25 Feb 2025HANSARDUK Border Strategy: Single Trade WindowMy Lords, it is not just trade in goods that is important but trade in services. The last Government promised free cultural touring after Brexit, but they were unable to deliver…25 Feb 2025HANSARDCreative Industries: Creating Jobs and Productivity GrowthMy Lords, five minutes is two minutes more than you need for a song to make you laugh or cry, make you fall in love or change your life for ever, so it must be plenty of time for…06 Feb 2025HANSARD CoronersMay I, too, put on record my thanks to you, Mr Speaker, and to the Deputy Speakers for looking after our interests during this Parliament? I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member…24 May 2024HANSARDTribunal and InquiriesI can see that I am not your only fan in this Chamber, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am sure that I speak for everyone in saying that we wish you well in what you do. We are also joined…24 May 2024HANSARD Victims and Prisoners BillThis is the last time that I intend to speak from the Dispatch Box in any Parliament. Actually, I have one more statutory instrument to do, so that may not be quite true. Madam…24 May 2024HANSARD Victims and Prisoners BillIndeed. I was obviously a lousy teacher, as she ended up a Conservative Member of Parliament, but I wish her well in the future as she leaves this place. I also send my well…24 May 2024HANSARD Victims and Prisoners BillThe hon. Gentleman is right, as he often is. I completely endorse his remarks. I thank him for the £50 he will pay to charity after losing a bet with me that there would be a…24 May 2024HANSARDTribunal and InquiriesI apologise—I should have thanked the Minister for the courteous way in which he has dealt with the Opposition spokespeople. I do thank him for that.24 May 2024HANSARDJusticeVictims should have the right to know who this Government are letting out of jail early. With today’s news that, despite Ministers’ protestations to the contrary from the Dispatch…20 May 2024HANSARDPublic Confidence in Victim SupportVictims should have the right to know who this Government are letting out of jail early. With today’s news that, despite Ministers’ protestations to the contrary from the Dispatch…14 May 2024HANSARDRecommendations of the Infected Blood InquiryI rise to present a petition in the same terms as that so eloquently presented by my hon. Friend the Member for Newport East (Jessica Morden) just a few moments ago. I thank my…14 May 2024HANSARDParc PrisonDyfodol.13 May 2024HANSARD Business of the HouseThis afternoon, I will be attending the Art Fund 2019 museum of the year, St Fagans in my constituency, to celebrate the opening of the newest building in its outdoor offer, the…09 May 2024