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HANSARDVirginity TestingWe completely agree with my noble friend’s sentiments. It is really important that we ban virginity testing and hymenoplasty as soon as possible. The issue on hymenoplasty in…12 Oct 2021HANSARDVirginity TestingI thank the noble Baroness for her question, but also for having a meeting with me to discuss some of the issues that we will debate in future weeks and months. All preparation…12 Oct 2021HANSARDVirginity TestingI thank my noble friend for her warm welcome. In answer to her specific question, the Government absolutely agree with the World Health Organization’s view that virginity testing…12 Oct 2021HANSARDVirginity TestingThe noble Baroness makes a valid point; I do not think anyone in this House would disagree with what she said. Virginity testing is demeaning and hymenoplasty is not only…12 Oct 2021HANSARDVirginity TestingOne issue we have to think about whenever we bring in any new law or ban is the unintended consequences. One unintended consequence that has been raised is that doing so might…12 Oct 2021HANSARDVirginity TestingI give the noble Baroness the assurance that I agree—I do not think anyone disagrees—that we should try to ban both these practices as soon as possible. The issue is that although…12 Oct 2021HANSARDVirginity TestingI thank my noble friend for that question. I think we all agree, as he said, that conversion therapy is an awful practice and should be outlawed. The Government have made a…12 Oct 2021HANSARDHealth: Type 2 DiabetesI hope the noble Lord will forgive me, but I am not yet aware of the practices in Amsterdam. I would very much like to look into those and learn more. We can learn. It is really…12 Oct 2021HANSARDHealth: Type 2 DiabetesI thank noble Lords for giving me a pause for breath; I appreciate the patience they have shown me today. The Government welcome Diabetes UK’s research in increasing our…12 Oct 2021HANSARDRenewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, thank you for the opportunity to give my maiden speech in this debate today. I start by thanking noble Lords on all sides of the House, as well as Black Rod and her…23 Mar 2021