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HANSARDCharities: FundingMy Lords, does the Minister agree—and in her answers so far it would seem she does—that there are many honest, law-abiding citizens who wish their donations to charity to remain…29 Oct 2020HANSARDClean Growth FundMy Lords, as we have limited funds, why do not the Government use the Clean Growth Fund in their efforts to clean up the pollution of the air and the ocean and rid us of the…28 Oct 2020HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillI fully support the amendments in the name of my noble friend Lady Cumberlege and pay tribute to her for all the hard work that she put in—and for her coping with such harrowing…26 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, these regulations also stress the importance of personal responsibility. A recent survey indicated low levels of adherence to self-isolation guidance, at 18%. The study…22 Oct 2020HANSARDEU: Visa-free Short-term Travel MobilityMy Lords, what efforts are Her Majesty’s Government making to ensure that the visa-free short-term travel arrangements will not be used by traffickers to get their victims into…21 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I should make it clear from the outset that I will not be pressing the amendment in lieu to a vote. I am very grateful to the clerks who have advised me through the…21 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillAt end insert “but do propose Amendment 9B in lieu—21 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI thank everyone for their support, and I particularly thank the Minister, who is a real star and who has been so helpful in this whole business. Without further ado, I beg leave…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCancer Task ForceAs there has been much more exposure to the sun this summer, there will be a greater incidence of melanoma. Does the Minister agree that screening is essential to detect melanomas…20 Oct 2020HANSARDBurning of Peat MoorlandsMy Lords, what are the implications for air quality in habitations following burning of nearby moorlands, and what has been the effect of such burning on the bird population?14 Oct 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020My Lords, can you hear me?13 Oct 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020[ Inaudible ] — the Lord Chancellor made a commitment that the Government will “work harder to co-ordinate, to bring together the strands of policy that sit with various…13 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Obligations of Hospitality Undertakings) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for his helpful and informative introduction to these regulations. I fully support them, as they are important to deal with the increasing number of…09 Oct 2020HANSARDNHS: GP VacanciesMy Lords, there are complications in calculating the number of general practitioners, because a large number of them do variable numbers of sessions—some do four, five, six,…08 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Collection of Contact Details etc and Related Requirements) Regulations 2020My Lords, I approve of the regulations, which came into force on 18 September. As the virus is spreading rapidly, the regulations are essential to collect certain contact details…07 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for his kind remarks and for all the support and hard work that he does…06 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill06 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am very pleased to speak to Amendment 27 in my name and that of the noble Lords, Lord Kennedy and Lord Alton, and the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee. I would like to…06 Oct 2020HANSARDLightweight Polyethylene Chest PlatesMy Lords, the effectiveness of these lightweight polyethylene chest plates has been questioned. Has the Home Office considered using aluminium ceramic or, as the United States…30 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Act 2020: Temporary ProvisionsMy Lords, first, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Clark of Kilwinning, on her maiden speech, and am so pleased to know that she is from my favourite island, the Isle of…28 Sept 2020