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HANSARDHIV Action PlanI thank the Minister for his Answer. He hits the nail right on the head. He will be aware of concerns by NGOs, the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the National AIDS Trust and the…18 Oct 2021HANSARDHIV Action PlanTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what funding they will provide to support the new HIV Action Plan to end new HIV transmissions in England; and whether this will be included in the…18 Oct 2021HANSARDHIV Action PlanMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper. In doing so, I record that I am a member of the APPG on HIV/AIDS and a patron of the Terrence…18 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial Care in EnglandMy Lords, it is good to be back and to be engaged in this important debate, for which I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Pitkeathley, whom I also congratulate on her wonderful,…14 Oct 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Situation in IndiaMy Lords, I thank the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries, for securing this timely debate. I share his admiration for India but also his sadness. The criticisms that I…22 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Foreign Aid ProgrammeMy Lords, as a member of the APPG on HIV/AIDS, I will focus on this critical issue among so many critical issues. The UK has provided £15 million a year for the past five years to…01 Jul 2021HANSARDAbolished OffencesMy Lords, it has been four and a half years and the work has been done, and we must move forward on these issues which blight the lives of women and men. Professor Paul Johnson…09 Jun 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Brooke. I refer to my entry in the register of interests, particularly as a trustee of Neighbours in Poplar and as…17 May 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register, particularly my role on the LGBT APPG. I do not support these cuts to ODA, which will devastate the lives of those most…28 Apr 2021HANSARDInternational Human Rights DayMy Lords, today is International Human Rights Day, but not for trans people. In the United Kingdom, trans women and trans men face unrelenting organised attacks, defamation and…10 Dec 2020HANSARDHIV: Pre-exposure Prophylaxis[ I naudible] —s tudy has shown that they are 100% effective when taken properly and there is no difference in reports of condom use. More importantly, contradicting the claim…01 Dec 2020HANSARDHIV: Pre-exposure ProphylaxisTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact pre-exposure prophylaxis is having on new HIV transmissions; and what steps they are taking to ensure…01 Dec 2020HANSARDHIV: Pre-exposure ProphylaxisMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the order paper. In so doing, I refer to my entry in the register of interests.01 Dec 2020HANSARDGender Recognition Act 2004My Lords, I welcome the statement by the Minister, particularly on freedom of information. Trans women and men have found themselves vilified, deeply misrepresented and defamed,…19 Oct 2020HANSARDGender Recognition Act ConsultationMy Lords, the Secretary of State’s response is woefully inadequate and fails to take account of the Government’s own consultation, so it is clear to me that the Secretary of State…25 Sept 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens AbroadMy Lords, many people are trapped overseas. As the Minister says, some routes are still open. However, people are being financially crippled because of the extortionate rise in…24 Mar 2020HANSARDEducational SettingsMy Lords, as a non-affiliated Member, I would like to raise a special plea with the Minister. Parents will be forced to make very difficult choices between care provisions for…19 Mar 2020HANSARDHealth: Sexually Transmitted InfectionsMy Lords, I remind noble Lords that I sit as a non-aligned Member of the House. The noble Lord, Lord Black, is right to talk of the compromised access, which includes difficulties…24 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, as in Committee, I speak in support of this amendment. I previously served on the EU Justice Sub-Committee, where we undertook a long inquiry into this very issue. We…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I too support these two amendments. Initially, I did not intend to speak but I also served on the EU Justice Sub-Committee. I reinforce the point that was made time and…14 Jan 2020