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HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, some of the best job opportunities are with some of our outstanding engineering companies throughout the United Kingdom, but some schools, colleges and universities do…20 Jan 2026HANSARDNew Medium Helicopter ContractMy Lords, further to the point about the supply chain, is the noble Lord aware that when these small and medium-sized enterprises and family companies try to get finance to invest…14 Jan 2026HANSARDEarly Years EducationMy Lords, a Labour MP’s visit to a school in his constituency in Bristol was cancelled by members of the National Education Union purely because he is Jewish. What message does…14 Jan 2026HANSARDAjax Armoured VehicleMy Lords, this scandal reminds me of a scandal I worked on when I was a very young man: the airborne early warning system of the 1980s. It started under Labour and was cancelled…10 Dec 2025HANSARDSupply of Blood and Blood ProductsMy Lords, I confess to 120 donations and thank the Minister for all the work that she is doing on this, particularly for tomorrow’s session, but she is absolutely right that only…03 Dec 2025HANSARDWest Midlands Police: Maccabi Tel Aviv FansMy Lords, further to the excellent Question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Cryer, the chief constable of Greater Manchester does not need to wait for this report because he said…26 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 50 in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Goodman. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Carlile. I would not describe him as…21 Nov 2025HANSARDLitter on Canal TowpathsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact that litter on canal towpaths owned and maintained by the Canal and River Trust is having on urban…20 Nov 2025HANSARDLitter on Canal TowpathsMy Lords, it is a pleasure to open this important debate on an issue that has caused concern for canal users up and down the country. Outdoor recreation is essential for people’s…20 Nov 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax: PensionsMy Lords, the Minister may recall that this time last year I asked a Question about pensioners who are coming up to the time when their pensions are ready to be drawn down, and…17 Nov 2025HANSARDDyscalculiaMy Lords, I first came across dyscalculia as a young dad in school reports 25 years ago, when one of my children had an issue with mathematics. I noticed that his 2s, 3s, 5s, 7s…17 Nov 2025HANSARDRiver PollutionMy Lords, the Canal & River Trust has removed litter bins from the canal network throughout England and Wales, on the tow-paths. It has a statutory duty to manage litter in…10 Nov 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to my noble friend Lord Lansley’s Amendment 236. This gives me an opportunity to pay tribute to my noble friend and his work in this House. I…03 Nov 2025HANSARDAI: Workforce TrainingI thank the Minister for that helpful Answer. Artificial intelligence training courses already exist and, as the noble Lord said, there are many of them. British history provides…03 Nov 2025HANSARDAI: Workforce TrainingTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to accelerate AI training for the United Kingdom’s existing workforce.03 Nov 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, what steps are the Government taking to recognise those Hamas officials and operatives acting within the Palestinian state so they do not try to rebadge themselves as…16 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, it has been a great privilege to sit here all day and listen to noble, and noble and learned, Members of this House. The problem is that when you are the penultimate…12 Sept 2025HANSARDNitrous Oxide Misuse: DriversMy Lords, a close family member works for a fast-food drive-through takeaway, and she was telling me over the weekend about the amount of abuse she receives from drug-drivers…03 Sept 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I shall speak to my Amendment 149, regarding broad workforce support. I was born and brought up in a working-class community that was specifically built to supply…23 Jul 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillSome things have not changed. Then you had the mechanical engineers, the aircraft fitters, and so on and so forth: several different unions representing different members. I…23 Jul 2025