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HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, this is a big Bill. The noble Baroness, Lady Smith, has spent many hours at the Dispatch Box justifying its provisions. This amendment enables her to demonstrate her…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, the Minister’s response is disappointing. I am grateful to the two Front Benches for their very kind opening comments but in terms of the substance of the amendment, I…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I reinforce what has just been said and endorse what the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, said. He and I have made common cause on this for some time. I shall be extremely…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillI totally agree. I should have said that I regard this as necessary but not sufficient.03 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I have no interests to declare, other than that I want legislation to be as good as it can be. I very much welcome my noble friend’s amendment because it provides the…20 Jan 2026 Bills sponsored (3)