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HANSARDEducational Opportunities: Working ClassesMy Lords, I declare an interest: I failed my 11-plus. I was a late developer; I do not want to talk about it. I want to talk about adult education, which is particularly relevant…05 Mar 2020HANSARDFlybeMy Lords, Flybe is not the first notable company to go bust in recent times—one thinks of Carillion—but does the Minister agree that the protection of workers in these…05 Mar 2020HANSARDParental Bereavement Leave Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing the regulations, the noble Lord, Lord Knight, and all those he mentioned for introducing the Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay)…03 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I am no thespian, and my abilities as a scriptwriter are minimal. However, I have prepared a 60-second play to entertain your Lordships this afternoon. Imagine the…21 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I will make two points on the proposed employment Bill and three on the proposed restrictions on the right to strike on the railways. I declare an interest as having…09 Jan 2020 Bills sponsored (2)