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HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMay I ask my noble friend one question on this? I am interested in what he says on schools. However, does what he has just said not mean that visits by schools from outside London…05 Jul 2022HANSARDWorking from HomeMy Lords, will the Government bear in mind the many people who do not have the opportunity to work from home? Those who work in the National Health Service and on the front line…04 Jul 2022HANSARDApprenticeship Levy SchemeI congratulate the Government on what they are doing in focusing attention on apprenticeships. Does my noble friend agree with me that one of the things that is very necessary is…16 Jun 2022HANSARDFire and RehireMy Lords, I draw attention to my interest in the register as chairman of Transport for the North. Will the Government, in ensuring that employees get a fair deal, also look at the…15 Jun 2022HANSARDElectric Vehicles: Supporting AccessMy Lords, I declare my interest as chairman of Transport for the North. Will my noble friend outline what the Government are doing to work in partnership with the private sector…06 Jun 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportWhen the Government are reviewing their progress on levelling up, how will they ensure that the budgets and funds allocated are spent in the way desired in the White Paper?19 May 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy Lords, I pay compliments to my right honourable friend Jeremy Wright MP, who started this Bill off in the House of Commons. I was privileged to serve with Jeremy in the Whips’…26 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillThat the Bill do now pass.26 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendment has been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…07 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.07 Apr 2022HANSARDWater Companies: Duties and AccountabilityMy Lords, when Carsington reservoir opened in 1992, it initially met with great opposition, but it is now very much part of the landscape. It is well used and a great provider of…04 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy Lords, I echo my noble friend in thanking noble Lords who have taken part so far. A number of points have been made about my experience in getting legislation through the other…01 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillMy Lords, this Bill completed its stages in the House of Commons on 18 March. It was introduced to the House of Commons by Jeremy Wright, the Member of Parliament for Kenilworth…01 Apr 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) BillThat the Bill be read a second time.01 Apr 2022HANSARDChelsea Football ClubMy Lords, the position that Chelsea is facing at the moment is not the only situation that football is facing. There is also the case against Derby County. I join those colleagues…31 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice and Crime Commissioners: BudgetMy Lords, in welcoming the increase in police numbers that the Government have achieved, will my noble friend assure me that police and crime commissioners will have the…28 Mar 2022HANSARDBus Services: Covid-19 Emergency FundingMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register as chairman of Transport for the North. I welcome the announcement which my noble friend has made today. Will she also…01 Mar 2022HANSARDUEFA Euro 2020 FinalMy Lords, in the discussions that the Government are having with the football authorities, could they also have one with the EFL about the appalling way it seems to be…26 Jan 2022HANSARDFood and Farming: Supply IssuesMy Lords, we are seeing a rise in the number of farm shops up and down the country, but what is the department doing to ensure that large supermarkets sell British products?20 Jan 2022HANSARDEnvironmental Land Management SchemesMy Lords, the Minister has just raised a number of schemes available to the public. I welcome the Government’s general direction but will my noble friend be careful to ensure that…16 Dec 2021