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HANSARDArts and Creative Industries StrategyMy Lords, I too thank the noble Viscount for securing this debate at such a critical time for the arts and creative industries in the UK, as we head into a recession, perhaps…08 Dec 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalMy Lords, one of the conclusions of the independent review was the over-reliance on inexperienced and poorly paid stewards. What is the Government’s response to this now that the…30 Nov 2022HANSARDAutumn Statement 2022My Lords, it was only seven weeks ago that I and many other noble Lords here today spoke out against the so-called mini-Budget during the debate on the economy in this place.…29 Nov 2022HANSARDGulf States: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, I also would like to thank the noble Lord, Lord Scriven, for bringing this timely debate to the House. When I say timely, I refer to the World Cup currently being staged…24 Nov 2022HANSARDFreedom of Expression (Communications and Digital Committee Report)My Lords, I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Gilbert, and members of the committee on producing such a thorough and thought-provoking report. I refer to my interests as set…27 Oct 2022HANSARDEconomy: The Growth Plan 2022My Lords, first, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Gohir on her passionate and eloquent maiden speech. We look forward to hearing much more from her from the Cross Benches. As…10 Oct 2022HANSARDAirports and Airlines: StaffMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the Heathrow monopoly is in the hands of owners who put the interests of shareholders far ahead of customers? Dividends of £4 billion have…19 Jul 2022HANSARDEconomic DownturnMy Lords, does the Minister agree that real economic growth will prove almost impossible in the long term while our workforce remains more than 1 million short? Given the current…18 Jul 2022HANSARDShortage of WorkersI thank the Minister for her detailed response, but the UK is suffering an employment crisis. Our workforce has shrunk by at least 500,000, with some estimates saying nearer 1…06 Jul 2022HANSARDShortage of WorkersTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address the shortage of workers in the United Kingdom.06 Jul 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the spectre of stagflation is a stark reminder of the need to generate real economic growth, especially in challenging times. This, of course, is the only way to finance…16 May 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Global Vaccine InequityMy Lords, we are now just two months away from the WHO target of vaccinating 70% of the world, yet across Africa just 17% have had their first jab. The pandemic is not over—far…27 Apr 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Global Vaccine InequityTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to increase the United Kingdom’s role and contributions to address COVID-19 vaccine inequity across the world.27 Apr 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) BillMy Lords, as we know, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered the fast-tracking of this Bill to address the burgeoning and multifaceted industry of economic crime. If this Bill…09 Mar 2022HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza, for securing this debate. It is even more timely and relevant than we could have realised exactly four weeks ago, when a…03 Mar 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination ProgrammeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what financial support they will provide to the global Covid-19 vaccination programme in 2022; and how many vaccine doses the United Kingdom has…22 Feb 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination ProgrammeI thank the Minister for his detailed response, but we are way behind the WHO’s target of vaccinating 70% of the world by September. Just 6% of people across low-income countries…22 Feb 2022HANSARDEnterprise Investment SchemesMy Lords, I declare my interest as an EIS investor in start-up companies. Do the Government plan to conduct an impact assessment in relation to EIS and SEIS-invested companies? I…03 Feb 2022HANSARDAutocrats, Kleptocrats and PopulistsMy Lords, as we have heard this afternoon, there is little doubt that democracy has been on the slide: the recent report from Freedom House pointing to 15 consecutive years of…03 Feb 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalMy Lords, we are seeing increasing pressure being put on match day stewards, who are paid as little as £9 per hour to control football crowds, while police presence in many…26 Jan 2022