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HANSARDChild Sex PredatorsMy Lords, sadly this is a problem we need to be alert to in the world of sport. In that context, will my noble friend commend the work of the NSPCC’s Child Protection in Sport…04 Jun 2020HANSARDOil: Changes in Global MarketsMy Lords, I refer to my interests as declared in the register. The oil markets have responded positively to the latest OPEC agreement, but does my noble friend agree that high on…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, I refer to my declaration of interests in the register. Companies in the UK offshore oil and gas industry contribute around 50% of our gas, which is used for a large…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: IrelandGiven that there are 28 all- Ireland sports governing bodies, will the Minister seek as co-ordinated an approach as possible with the Government of Ireland for the lifting of…20 May 2020HANSARDData Protection: Age-appropriate Design CodeMy Lords, is my noble friend the Minister able to tell the House the results of the consultation process with the industry on possible ways to implement age verification online?18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SportsI welcome Sport England’s excellent set of initiatives. However, does the Minister agree that waiting until the forthcoming spending review—potentially this autumn—to learn about…13 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I too welcome the European Union Committee’s report, which makes a series of excellent recommendations. The one area of particular importance to me is the necessity for…12 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, I congratulate the most reverend Primate on initiating this debate. It is timely, since Covid-19 has provided politicians with the opportunity to put well-being before…06 May 2020HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games 2021To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to extend funding to ensure the continuation of existing training and racing programmes for potential Olympic and Paralympic…28 Apr 2020HANSARDOlympic and Paralympic Games 2021My Lords, the Answer given will be welcomed by the world of British Olympic sport. Will my noble friend also take into account the wider concerns of some British Olympic and…28 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Extent of InfectionOver 90% of the population will be unlikely to have suffered from Covid-19 when the restrictions are lifted. Will the Government therefore initiate and support a nationwide…22 Apr 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, Amendment 21 covers the subject of touting. We have discussed at earlier stages the abuse of the secondary market and the importance of this as a criminal offence. My…25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for her response and particularly her commitment to continue discussions with the Advertising Association and the News Media Association,…25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]I am very grateful to the Minister for her response. There were a lot of very firm commitments there from the Government, particularly around accessibility. I think that this is…25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall make a brief introduction to this amendment because we have covered this in some detail, but that does not in any way take away from the importance of…25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in this interesting debate. As the noble Lord, Lord Foster, highlighted, this is an area of responsibility for…25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]I am very grateful to my noble friend, because I know that this is not an easy wicket on which to be batting. Dame Louise Martin, president of the Commonwealth Games Federation,…25 Feb 2020HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, I will be brief. The social value charter is now on the website. Details of the principles to be upheld are clear for all to read. They cover everything inserted in the…25 Feb 2020