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HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillI thank noble Lords who have contributed to the debate. Given what I have heard from the Minister, both in the Chamber and in my previous conversations with her, I beg leave to…23 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillMy Lords, I thank everyone in your Lordships’ House for their contributions on this group. I also place on record my thanks to the Minister, not only for speaking to me earlier…23 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillMy Lords, I want to speak briefly to the amendments proposed by the noble Lord, Lord Patel, and the noble Baroness, Lady Coffey. The noble Lord, Lord Patel, mentioned that 7% of…12 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillCan I ask about applications from overseas? I know from the paperwork that has been shared online that everybody has been grouped together as the rest of the world. With the…12 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillMy Lords, I speak to the amendments in this group in my name—Amendments 5 and 10—and to Amendments 9, 11, 24 and 25 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Stevens of Birmingham,…12 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillI shall speak to the Amendments 15, 16 and 19 to add my support to the amendments on the issue of Malta from the noble Baroness, Lady Gerada, as well as Amendment 17 from the…12 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillThe noble Lord, Lord Stevens, has given people ideas. Possibly, this could happen, yes. Thirdly, both courses and study for the convocation are approved by the GMC as being…12 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill12 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillMy Lords, I know that it is late, but it is important that I move this amendment, which seeks for all regulations that are made under the Bill are subject to affirmative…12 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillI thank the Minister for that timely response. I particularly welcome the support of the noble Earl, Lord Howe, for the principle that I was trying to establish. However, on this…12 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I apologise that I was not able to speak at Second Reading but I want to speak to the proposition from the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, to abolish Clause 59 and Schedule…11 Feb 2026HANSARDGovernment Website: Registering a DeathMy Lords, certain minority faith groups, particularly the Jewish and Muslim communities, have to bury the deceased in their families as soon as possible. In Sheffield, we worked…10 Feb 2026HANSARDUS Department of Justice Release of FilesThe Leader of the House referred earlier to powerful individuals. We have to say it as it is. It was predominantly powerful men abusing not only women but children. We have to be…05 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords across the Chamber for their contributions, and in particular the noble Lords, Lord Roe and Lord Duvall, for their fantastic maiden speeches. I look…04 Feb 2026HANSARDChina and JapanMy Lords, can I press the Leader of House on an issue that my noble friend Lord Purvis raised around human rights in particular, regarding any future potential trade arrangements…04 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillI will press the point I made earlier about uncertainty. Not having a commencement date creates a lot of uncertainty for the current batch of students, who are really worried…04 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I want to share the experience of schoolteachers, particularly head teachers. I and the noble Baroness, Lady Barran, were on a call earlier this week with three head…03 Feb 2026HANSARDErasmus+ Eligibility: Asylum SeekersMy Lords, may I press the Minister on the question of diversity in accessing Erasmus+, particularly in regard to pupils from state schools? I do not want international mobility to…29 Jan 2026HANSARDWater Companies: FinesMy Lord, the Minister says that we do not want these water companies to go bust from paying these fines. Why on earth does the chief exec of Yorkshire Water get salary packages of…29 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I am also grateful to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Barran, and to speak to Amendment 191A in my name. During the debates on the Employment Rights Bill, Peers on this…28 Jan 2026