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HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate on these regulations in Grand Committee. In doing so, I declare my interests, as set out in the register: as non-executive…28 Jan 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Cryptoassets) Regulations 2025My Lords, I likewise thank the Minister and the team for the thoroughness of the answers. To underline the point raised by my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe, can the Minister say…28 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillIs the Minister able to clarify whether the review is still ongoing, or are the Government currently reviewing the review?07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure again to follow my friend, the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, whose amendment I agree with. I will speak to my Amendments 361 through 364, which are,…07 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak in this Committee and to follow my friend the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, who perfectly and proportionately set out the principles in this…07 Jan 2026HANSARDEmployment Gap for Blind and Sight-impaired PeopleTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to close the employment gap for blind and sight-impaired people, and by when.17 Dec 2025HANSARDEmployment Gap for Blind and Sight-impaired PeopleMy Lords, if you are blind or sight impaired, in the UK currently the employment rate is just 27%. If you are not disabled, it is 83%. Therefore, if you are sight impaired you…17 Dec 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence LegislationMy Lords, when it comes to AI legislation, the position of the previous Government was largely “wait and see”; so it is with this Government. But what is really required if you…17 Nov 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence LegislationMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and I declare my relevant interest, as set out in the register, as an adviser to Endava plc and…17 Nov 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence LegislationTo ask His Majesty’s Government when they will publish the consultation on artificial intelligence legislation, and when a bill will be introduced.17 Nov 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Snape. I endorse everything that he said about British Standard 8300. We had a long and extensive debate around floating…13 Oct 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill18 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe noble Baroness rightly referred to the curriculum review that Becky Francis is undertaking, to be published at some stage. What approach are the Minister and the department…18 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 492 in my name I give more than a positive nod to the other amendments in this group. For Amendment 492 I also thank my friends the noble Baronesses,…18 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I shall speak also to Amendment 494. I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, who signed my amendment; I will give positive support to her amendment in this…18 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill18 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this excellent debate. I am not normally tempted to dive into the subject of swimming, but the noble Lord, Lord Storey, has tempted…18 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I thank all those who participated in this important debate. Edtech has such profound possibilities for all learners, be they in school, home learning environments or…18 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow my friend, the noble Lord, Lord Addington, and I congratulate him on all the work that he continues to do in this area. I thank my friends,…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillHear, hear!16 Sept 2025