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HANSARDProblem GamblingFirst, following on from that point, can the Minister say whether the Government have had discussions with the gambling industry about the use of algorithms? Secondly, he says…02 Jul 2019HANSARDEducation: Industrial StrategyMy Lords, will the Minister say whether—notwithstanding all the money that he describes the Government pumping into further education—he is really content with the present funding…24 Jun 2019HANSARDReferendumsI am also grateful to my noble friend Lord Soley for introducing this debate. It is a great pity we have so little time. One of the reasons for that is that we do not organise…13 Jun 2019HANSARDChildren: GamingTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to sponsor research into the benefits of gaming for children’s mental health and wellbeing.23 May 2019HANSARDChildren: GamingMy Lords, I am grateful for that reply. Yes, gaming can be harmful, and this Question is about gaming, not gambling. There is increasing evidence that gaming can help children in…23 May 2019HANSARDSocial Media and HealthI am grateful for the Statement. I want to address the social media aspect rather than vaccination. We have a paper from DCMS on social media—the online harms White Paper. The…30 Apr 2019HANSARDOnline Harms White PaperMy Lords, I rarely speak on DCMS issues. I talk about them when they have been taken away from that department and pushed down the line to the Home Office or the health…30 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: GibraltarMy Lords, given that the future of Gibraltar rests not on any decisions of the Labour Party but on decisions taken in the noble Lord’s own party, what is the view of the ERG on…29 Apr 2019HANSARDBereavement BenefitIs the Minister aware that there are a number of charities that are active in this field? One in south London, Jigsaw South East, is in constant difficulties over money to keep…09 Apr 2019HANSARDYogaI am very grateful indeed to the noble Earl for such a positive response. I am sure that he will agree with the Secretary of State’s statement last autumn that, if the NHS is to…21 Mar 2019HANSARDYogaTo ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will draw up a strategy and campaign for the expansion, particularly in the National Health Service, of access to yoga and its…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Devolved GovernmentMy Lords, could the noble Lord say a little about the discussions taking place with the DUP at the moment? Frequent meetings are taking place with the Prime Minister. Is this…18 Mar 2019HANSARDPrisons: RehabilitationMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the drug problem—and prisoners going in and going on to drugs—is one of the most difficult that we have in prisons? Is not getting prisoners…12 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingWhat is the Government’s plan for after 2020?11 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, first, I apologise to the Committee for not having been able to speak at Second Reading. Secondly, I welcome the Minister to her new post and wish her well with it,…19 Feb 2019HANSARDHonda in SwindonMy Lords, does the noble Baroness feel, and share, the sadness of the House at our impotence? Does she recognise that making an appeal to the Labour Party to help the Government…19 Feb 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillDo we have one with America?19 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: OptionsDoes the Minister agree with the Prime Minister’s view that, with a deal, the country will be no poorer than it is at the moment? When will she be honest with the country about…18 Feb 2019HANSARDNHS Long Term PlanMy Lords, I express my gratitude to my noble friend Lord Hunt of Kings Heath for securing the debate. I thank the Government too for producing the long-term plan. I join others in…31 Jan 2019HANSARDMental Health: Children and Young PeopleMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler of Enfield, for this debate on access to NHS treatments for children and young people with mental health problems. Doctors on…30 Jan 2019