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HANSARDNHS: Hospital VisitingAs a Christian minister who has visited the sick for over 50 years, I believe that a vital part of the healing process of any patient is not only the care given by medical…15 Sept 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Transition to Civilian LifeMy Lords, I recognise the many challenges faced by the members of the Armed Forces in the transition to civilian life, whether it be need for housing or professional care because…15 Jun 2021HANSARDBBC: Dyson ReportDoes the Minister accept that now is an opportune time for the BBC to acknowledge the serious flaws within the system and to learn the lessons from the failures of the past, not…25 May 2021HANSARDPost Brexit: Small Service BusinessesNow that a free trade agreement with the EU is in place that enables the selling of equipment into Europe, what discussions have been held that would aid the removal of the 90-day…24 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I refer to my entry in the register of Members’ interests. In the gracious Speech, the Government have promised measures to ban conversion therapy. No one should seek to…18 May 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021My Lords, we are being asked to give our consent to the killing of the unborn child. Many abortionists claim that abortion is the premature expulsion of the human foetus, but in…28 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Development Assistance: Budgets and AwardsMy Lords, many see the announcement of quite major cuts to the overseas development assistance budget as a tragic blow to the poorest and most marginalised people in the world. It…22 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, it was with profound sorrow that we received the news of the death of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His was truly an amazing life, in both its…12 Apr 2021HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, evictions should be viewed as a last resort, only after all other avenues have been exhausted, and even more so at this time when the global pandemic is having a serious…18 Mar 2021HANSARDDrug-related Mental and Behavioural Disorder Hospital AdmissionsMy Lords, with the number of people across the United Kingdom suffering from drug-related mental and behavioural disorders at a serious level, what education awareness or other…17 Mar 2021HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Sentencing BillMy Lords, I strongly support the Bill, and welcome its extension to Northern Ireland. It is absolutely right that we have a unified approach to the sentencing and release of…03 Mar 2021HANSARDNationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for her introduction to the order. The controls proposed in it ensure consistency of controls across all the juxtaposed locations and bring these…02 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, we have been assured that all the sacrifices that have already been made concerning personal restrictions imposed by the Government have been life-saving measures, and I…01 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Designated Area) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introductory remarks in presenting the statutory instrument. These regulations form part of a scheme to allow local government to retain a…24 Feb 2021HANSARDSchools: Online LearningMy Lords, I acknowledge the Prime Minister’s desire to have children back in the classroom, but how will the noble Baroness ensure that pupils who have had no equipment for online…23 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, acknowledging that rehabilitation programmes are an essential part of tackling these abhorrent abusive attitudes and actions, can the Minister tell your Lordships’ House…10 Feb 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, in general I welcome this Bill, insofar as it seeks to provide fair protection to our armed personnel who served overseas from vexatious and repeated investigations long…20 Jan 2021HANSARDGas Boilers and Heaters: Replacement ProgrammeIn recognising the Government’s desire to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the United Kingdom, one must also recognise the need to ensure that the transition is fair to…12 Jan 2021HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, the Bill is intended to provide a legal framework for the state authorising its agents to commit criminal offences where necessary. It mainly puts existing practice on a…11 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementMy Lords, I welcome the fact that the United Kingdom has left the European Union, but there are aspects of the trade co-operation agreement that will not apply equally to all…08 Jan 2021