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HANSARDDuchenne Muscular Dystrophy: GivinostatMy Lords, I witnessed a close family member suffer with this dreadful disease, and the Minister is right to say that she cannot comment on the actual drug and NICE’s decision.…22 Jul 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I rise to support the amendment from the noble Lord, Lord Hogan-Howe. This gives me an opportunity to pay tribute to him and his public service as police commissioner…14 Jul 2025HANSARDTourism LevyMy Lords, talking about business improvement districts, there is no better sector to help improve any town centre or business district than hospitality, which was hit very hard in…14 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillPerhaps I can help the noble Lord. I am on the Social Mobility Policy Committee. As part of the evidence gathering process, we went to Blackpool, where we met with the Department…03 Jul 2025HANSARDMigrants: Hotel AccommodationTo ask His Majesty’s Government what standard of hotel accommodation they provide to migrants who have entered the United Kingdom in small boats from France.01 Jul 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, before the noble Lord goes to the Dispatch Box, he knows that I was not aware of what has gone on in the background with the usual channels, and I agree with him about…13 Jun 2025HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Krebs. I am quite unfamiliar with being treated sympathetically, but I do accept that in this case, the noble Lord has certainly done so. I…13 Jun 2025HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]13 Jun 2025HANSARDEnvironmental Targets (Public Authorities) Bill [HL]My Lords, this amendment seeks to add the Canal & River Trust to the list of public authorities that are subject to the provisions of the Bill, which would in turn make it subject…13 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, this amendment would require further reports on security to be prepared and debated in both Houses before any proposed memorial or learning centre can proceed. But it is…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord Russell. I was not aware of his grandfather, but I have made a note and I am certainly going to purchase his book, The Scourge of…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord. I too recently visited the Imperial War Museum with my two sons, not only to see the exhibition on the Holocaust but to visit…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillStrategic decisions on R&R have yet to be taken. There is no prospect of serious work on-site before 2030. It is likely the Holocaust memorial and learning centre will be…11 Jun 2025HANSARDRegional GrowthMy Lords, I apologise for not being here at the beginning of this important Statement. I was on the Social Mobility Committee, which is related to regional growth. As an MP, I…05 Jun 2025HANSARDDementia and Alzheimer’s TreatmentsI thank the Minister for that helpful response. Finding a cure for dementia is the challenge of our time. Some drugs now available delay the onset of dementia. They are available…01 May 2025HANSARDDementia and Alzheimer’s TreatmentsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to advance the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s treatments.01 May 2025HANSARDPalestinian Authority Prime Minister VisitGiven that Israel’s peace agreements with the UAE, Bahrain, Egypt and Jordan have all been the product of direct negotiations between the relevant parties, does the Minister agree…29 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillUnions.29 Apr 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly to Amendment 1 from the noble Lords, Lord Fox, Lord Sharpe and Lord Hunt. Paragraph (c) would “make provisions about pay and conditions in certain…29 Apr 2025HANSARDRenters’ Rights BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 42 and 43 in my name. These amendments probe why the Government believe six months is a suitable cut-off for 4A, the new ground for…22 Apr 2025