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HANSARDSelf-harm: Young PeopleI thank the Minister for her helpful response, but is she aware of recent research for the WHO? More than a third of 15 year-olds said that they had deliberately self-harmed—one…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSelf-harm: Young PeopleTo ask His Majesty’s Government what up-to-date information they have on the level of self-harm among young people under the age of 18; and what plans they have to address the…28 Apr 2025HANSARDSentencing Council GuidelinesMy Lords, I should declare my interest, as I was the lead non-executive director of His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service from 2018 to 2025. Will my noble friend reassure the…03 Apr 2025HANSARDAudit, Reporting and Governance AuthorityMy Lords, the creation of a new auditing authority was first mooted in 2018 under the last Government. Despite numerous statements that this is a priority, firm after firm has…31 Mar 2025HANSARDSpring StatementMy Lords, the OBR forecasts that the Labour Government will meet two of the fiscal rules earlier and will be within touching distance of their new homes pledge. Can the Minister…27 Mar 2025HANSARDCrown Court Criminal Case BacklogMy Lords, I also congratulate my noble friend Lady Longfield on her maiden speech. I greatly welcome the arrival in your Lordships’ House of such a powerful advocate for children.…20 Mar 2025HANSARDHigher Education: Creative CoursesMy Lords, I hope my noble friend the Minister will agree that as well as the problems in higher education we also need to reverse the dramatic drop-off in students studying arts…26 Feb 2025HANSARDHigher Education: Creative CoursesMy Lords—26 Feb 2025HANSARDCreative Industries: Creating Jobs and Productivity GrowthMy Lords, I am privileged to be making my maiden speech today. It is only a few days since my introduction, but I could not resist the opportunity of this debate. I refer to my…06 Feb 2025