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HANSARDChild Poverty: Benefit CapMy Lords, in respect of child poverty, will the Minister do all that she can to ensure that estranged parents, especially fathers, pay their proper maintenance agreements?22 Oct 2024HANSARDPrisoners: Early Release SchemeMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the Probation Service needs all the help it can get to focus entirely on preventing further criminal acts by people who have been discharged…21 Oct 2024HANSARDGovernment’s Childcare ExpansionMy Lords, I very much welcome this Statement, especially the section that reads: “The Government believe that all children deserve access to a brilliant early education,…21 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent Pornography ReviewMy Lords, does the Minister agree that every effort must be made to protect children who feature in pornography? It is just dreadful.14 Oct 2024HANSARDAutism Employment: Buckland ReviewMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the transition from school to employment is critical in the lives of many of these young people; that there are some outstanding examples of…10 Sept 2024HANSARDIndependent Review of Children’s Social CareMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there are two main thrusts of this report? First, there needs to be a huge increase in family support services to prevent, as far as…09 Sept 2024HANSARDNHS Continuing HealthcareMy Lords, I too welcome the noble Baroness to her post. Does she agree that our society would benefit greatly if we gave more recognition to the load that carers carry in these…02 Sept 2024HANSARDSpending Commitments to Local CouncilsMy Lords, the noble Baroness has vast experience on this subject. Has she had the opportunity to study the recently published report by the Institute for Government entitled…22 Jul 2024HANSARDCare Leavers: Universal CreditMy Lords, the Minister will well understand that, sad to say, the vast majority of care leavers leave care much younger than 25. It must be really rather frightening to find…13 May 2024HANSARDExpansion of Free ChildcareMy Lords, the increase in free childcare hours is a welcome development, especially for families with the least and with the greatest needs. It is a step along the way. Could the…23 Apr 2024HANSARDCare Worker Visa RegimeMy Lords, the work of care workers is extremely valued, particularly by those who are dependent on them for their daily living. This extends across the whole age range of the…23 Apr 2024HANSARDChildren and Young People: Local Authority CareMy Lords, I am very pleased that we have the opportunity for this timely debate on such an important subject, and I am most grateful to colleagues around the House who will…18 Apr 2024HANSARDChildren and Young People: Local Authority CareThat this House takes note of the continuing increase in the number of children and young people being committed into the care of the local authorities.18 Apr 2024HANSARDChildren and Young People: Local Authority CareMy Lords, I hope all noble Lords agree that this has been a terrific debate. I am most grateful to every contributor because of what I have learned: every contribution shared new…18 Apr 2024HANSARDChild PovertyMy Lords, does the Minister agree that this figure from the department graphically indicates the importance of the school meal service? Would it be better to go back to a position…26 Mar 2024HANSARDAsylum ClaimsMy Lords, how many of these asylum seekers are children and what happens to them if their claims fail?25 Mar 2024HANSARDCarers: National StrategyMy Lords, the Minister will recognise that anyone at any time can have a major care role thrust upon them unexpectedly which can transform their lives completely. When the…12 Mar 2024HANSARDDomestic Violence Refuges: Charities and Local GovernmentCan the Minister make sure that that steering group gives particular attention to the children who accompany these unfortunate women? For a child to be brought up in a home where…04 Mar 2024HANSARDLocal Authorities: Financial DifficultiesMy Lords, I am sure the Minister agrees that for 10 years, the Government made very severe cuts and, as the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, said, there was increased demand for social…14 Feb 2024HANSARDOfsted: Pupil Absence RatesMy Lords, the Minister will recall that in the Children’s Commissioner’s latest report, on absenteeism, she says: “For some, the pandemic has led to disengagement. Schools and…13 Feb 2024