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HANSARDEducation Settings: Wider OpeningMy Lords, I endorse the wise words of my noble friend Lord Baker of Dorking. As the product of a state comprehensive school in a predominantly working-class part of Leeds, I need…11 Jun 2020HANSARDUnemploymentMy Lords, some of the latest forecasts about the economy are extremely worrying, especially for younger people. Is it not the case that the best way to avoid levels of mass…11 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic OrderMy Lords, while I completely understand, not least because of my own experience in Northern Ireland, that the police often have to make very difficult judgments in public order…09 Jun 2020HANSARDVictims of the Troubles: Payment SchemeMy Lords, as one of the negotiators of the Stormont House agreement, I share the widespread dismay over these delays to victims’ payments. Is this not entirely down to one party…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresI refer to my entries in the register of interests. My noble friend will be aware that, within British sport, rugby league is unique in that three overseas teams compete in two of…04 Jun 2020 Bills sponsored (9)