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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillThe point made by the noble Baroness, Lady Cass, is that it would be up to the Government, approved by this House and the other place, which apps are in and out. Clearly, it would…21 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI must take objection to that. We had a meeting on Monday. I made some proposals, and then the noble Lords went away and I heard nothing. They came back with their amendment. I…21 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill21 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill21 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI beg to move.21 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 92, 93 and 94A, in my name and those of the noble Baronesses, Lady Cass, Lady Benjamin and Lady Berger. As this is the first time I have…21 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI am interested to hear from a Labour politician, for whom I have a great deal of respect, that there are parents who can control their kids, but it is the most vulnerable kids…21 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support the amendments in this group. It is shameful that we have not yet legislated for parity between the regulation of online and offline pornography and that we…09 Dec 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillWill the Minister meet me and representatives from software companies to explain why they say this technology works?27 Nov 2025HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, Amendment 271A is in my name and I support the other amendments in this group. As this is the first time I have spoken on the Bill, I draw attention to my interests on…27 Nov 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMay I just refer to my Amendment 502YF? I heard what the Minister said about the general duty under the Children Act, but I am still concerned about the black hole I spoke about.…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, it is a delight to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bousted. She may be pleased to hear that I have advised my noble friend on the correct pronunciation of her name. I…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, it is a great honour to speak after the last two speakers and I will speak in support of the amendments in the names of my noble friends Lady Barran and Lord Agnew. The…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I speak to Amendment 502YF in my name and those of my noble friends Lady Barran and Lord Bailey, to require an assessment under the Children Act when a child is…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI support the amendments in the names of my noble friends Lady Barran and Lady Spielman and support the sentiment behind them. I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Knight, that we…10 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I add my support to what my noble friend has just said, and the comments made by the noble Baronesses, Lady Morris and Lady Blackstone. It is a matter of balance, as the…10 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI support the point that has just been made, which is perfectly valid. Some of the elements of the troubled families programme could be used for school home support for children…02 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendment 306 in the name of my noble friend Lady Barran. Given that this country has the joint lightest-touch approach in Europe in relation to the…02 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I fully understand the Government’s desire to limit the cost here, but I support the principle behind most of these amendments, particularly those of my noble friend…03 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillSo if the shirt provided by the school is blue and the opposition plays in red, and this has all been arranged in advance, and some pupils decide to be difficult and turn up in…03 Jul 2025