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HANSARDSteel Trade MeasureMy Lords, as someone who has spent most of his life in Sheffield and South Yorkshire, I know that this issue is not an abstract discussion about tariffs and trade policies; it is…30 Jun 2026HANSARDConstruction Sector: Skills ShortageMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s announcements about apprenticeships, particularly in the construction industry. Given that small and medium-sized businesses deliver the bulk…29 Jun 2026HANSARDMaster’s Level History ScholarshipsMy Lords, does the Minister share my concern that the decline in scholarships will disproportionately affect people from lower-income backgrounds? If she does, what steps will His…22 Jun 2026HANSARDState of Extremism ReportMy Lords, given the recent incidents in Southampton and Belfast—in which individuals who appeared to belong to either the Black or the Asian community were particularly targeted…17 Jun 2026HANSARDChildren: Physical PunishmentMy Lords, I turn to the point mentioned by my noble friend Lady Walmsley about the experiences of Scotland and Wales. Have the Government looked at the assessments that have been…16 Jun 2026HANSARDWelfare Reforms and Youth UnemploymentMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Evans, for securing this important debate and all noble Lords for their thoughtful contributions. As I have listened, I have been struck…11 Jun 2026HANSARDBest Start Family HubsMy Lords, I welcome the family hubs, particularly the support for young people aged five to 19, or up to 25 with special educational needs. One of the issues we always have around…10 Jun 2026HANSARDNorth Belfast: Violent AttackMy Lords, people are conflating those who come here illegally with those who are here legally. Among the people who were firebombed out of their homes last night was an African…10 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords—10 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, there have been plenty of Conservative contributions. I want to press the Minister. He said the Government would regularly review potential action against those involved…10 Jun 2026HANSARDFurther Education Colleges: Recovery of VATMy Lords, I will return to colleges and the original Question from the noble Lord, Lord Forbes. I want to follow up on the issue that he raised about the amount of VAT that is…09 Jun 2026HANSARDChildren’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships StrategyMy Lords, I also welcome the Statement. It is important that we in this House send a strong message to young people in care that we are on their side. I know that on many…08 Jun 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchMy Lords, I welcome the statement from the Minister, but I have to share with your Lordships’ House the profound anger and hurt that some of the speeches from the stage just…20 May 2026HANSARDUnite the Kingdom MarchTo ask His Majesty’s Government what actions they are taking in response to incidents of hate speech and Islamophobia at the Unite the Kingdom march held in London on 16 May.20 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate our maiden speakers, the noble Lord, Lord Hobby—it is fantastic to see someone with his experiences joining your Lordships’ House—the noble Lord, Lord…19 May 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I pay tribute to the work of the noble Lord, Lord Nash, and to the tireless campaigning of my colleague and noble friend Lady Benjamin, as well as the noble Baroness,…28 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI was intending basically to agree with my noble friend Lord Clement-Jones. I therefore had not intended to speak on issues around social media. However, I have to say that I…27 Apr 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I start by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Hacking, for all the service that he has given over many years. It was an absolute pleasure to join him at the dining table…27 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am one of the newbies the noble Lord, Lord Carlile, referred to, although I have not spent time in government—I have spent a lot of time in local government and a…24 Apr 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I want briefly to speak in favour of my noble friend Lord Shipley’s amendment. I listened very carefully to what the Minister said about how the committee system does…23 Apr 2026