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HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaMy Lords, it is unfortunate that the tiered system of local virus control led to political turf wars. This simply divides communities, as was seen with the handling of the Greater…12 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, following on from the last question, recent evidence shows that the north of England has been affected hardest by Covid-19 in terms of infections and deaths, caused…12 Nov 2020HANSARDFuture of Financial ServicesMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Chancellor’s Statement. It quite rightly emphasises the high regard that the United Kingdom is held in throughout the world for…11 Nov 2020HANSARDEconomy UpdateMy Lords, I welcome the new economic measures announced by the Chancellor last Thursday in another place, but, like other noble Lords, I continually hear of cases of thousands of…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelMy Lords, in the light of the evidence so far given to the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena bombing, is the Minister satisfied that private security officers on the front…10 Nov 2020HANSARDLife in the UK TestMy Lords, having seen the Life in the UK test, I have come to the conclusion that many British citizens would be unable to answer many of the questions. Therefore, it is important…03 Nov 2020HANSARDHome Secretary: Allegations of BullyingMy Lords, one of the main deterrents to reporting workplace bullying is the fear of retribution by the perpetrator. One way of facilitating the reporting of such incidents is…02 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Cultural and Creative IndustriesMy Lords, Arts Council England has supported freelancers with £2 million, compared to £5 million has been allocated in Scotland, £7 million in Wales and £4 million in Northern…26 Oct 2020HANSARDPublic Health Restrictions: Government Economic SupportMy Lords, the pandemic has hit the north-east of England harder than it has the south, not least because fewer jobs in this area lend themselves satisfactorily to working from…15 Oct 2020HANSARDEnglish Football: Project Big PictureMy Lords, the Minister rightly described football clubs as being akin to a large family. The Premier League is awash with cash, and the wages of the top players are eye-watering,…14 Oct 2020HANSARDHousing: Rent, Evictions and Covid-19My Lords, the welfare of tenants should be safeguarded fairly without destroying the financial viability of innocent landlords, who have an interest in maintaining good tenants.…13 Oct 2020HANSARDNHS: GP VacanciesIt is clear that virtual and telephone appointments enable more consultations to the hour and are, in that sense, more efficient. However, a doctor told me recently that he hoped…08 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, it is increasingly apparent that the key to successful test, track and trace is the provision of a speedy test result, without which the whole process is delayed. Sir…06 Oct 2020HANSARDStudents’ Return to UniversitiesMy Lords, it has been reported that in some universities, private security guards, presumably employed by college authorities, secure and lock premises to prevent students leaving…01 Oct 2020HANSARDPerforming Arts: Job Support SchemeMy Lords, as vice-chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Fairs and Showgrounds, which includes circuses, can I ask the Minister if she agrees that these groups are of…29 Sept 2020HANSARDEconomyMy Lords, as vice-chairman of the all-party group, perhaps I may make a plea for assistance for travelling fairs and circuses. This sector, which has been ignored, forms part of…28 Sept 2020HANSARDEmergency Services NetworkMy Lords, communications are clearly critical within and between the emergency services in dealing with major incidents. Could the Minister tell the House whether there have been…24 Sept 2020HANSARDChina: Uighur Internment CampsMy Lords, China has shown a callous disregard for the human rights of minority ethnic groups over a number of years. The evidence is now clearly overwhelming. Does the Minister…23 Sept 2020HANSARDRetail Businesses: Financial SupportMy Lords, the Question in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Allen, illustrates the inequity in some areas of financial support following the spread of the virus. The Government…21 Sept 2020HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, does the Minister accept that any representations that the UK makes in relation to the violation of Taiwan’s airspace by the PRC exemplify the unnecessary weakening of…17 Sept 2020