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HANSARDGlobal Education SummitMy Lords, the UK’s contribution to the GPE is only one of our tools in achieving our ambitions. Between 2015 and 2020 the UK supported over 15 million children in gaining a decent…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitThe noble Lord is right to draw attention to the importance of the $5 billion target. With that money, the GPE could support 175 million girls and boys to learn, reach 140 million…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitAt the recent G7 summit, the Prime Minister secured a landmark commitment from all the G7 partners to pledge at least $2.75 billion to the Global Partnership for Education ahead…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitMy noble friend is right. Levelling up in education is important, domestically as well as globally. Thanks to the education reforms that began when she was in government, more…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitMy Lords, of course, the pandemic has threatened education finance at a time when it is needed most. We are very glad that President Kenyatta has written to partner countries…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitMy Lords, at the Global Education Summit we will set the Global Partnership for Education on a path to secure its five-year funding target of $5 billion, providing the single…14 Jul 2021HANSARDGlobal Education SummitMy Lords, investing in education is the key to solving many of the world’s problems. It can improve global health and save lives and is vital to levelling up society, boosting…14 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillI thank the noble Lords, Lord Fox and Lord Clement-Jones, for these amendments, and all noble Lords who have spoken in the debate. The amendments focus on the need for the…13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords who have taken part in the debate on these amendments, which seek to require regulations and codes to reflect advice provided by technical…13 Jul 2021HANSARDRacism in SportI am sorry to interrupt the noble Lord but half the time for this PNQ has already lapsed and we need to make more progress.13 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillFirst, if I may, I will take back the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Fox, about new Section 105H under Clause 3; I will write to him to, I hope, alleviate any concerns and…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Education SettingsDoes the noble Baroness have a question? I am sorry to intervene.08 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Education SettingsMy Lords, the noble Baroness is taking longer than other noble Lords, who have been very restrained in their questions.08 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Foreign Aid ProgrammeMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Fowler, on securing this debate and on the powerful and important choice of subject for his first debate from the Cross Benches. He…01 Jul 2021HANSARDIntroduction and the Import of Cultural Goods (Revocation) Regulations 2021I am grateful to noble Lords for their comments and questions on these regulations. I will do my best to cover the range of questions raised but, as ever, will make sure I consult…30 Jun 2021HANSARDIntroduction and the Import of Cultural Goods (Revocation) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Introduction and the Import of Cultural Goods (Revocation) Regulations 2021.30 Jun 2021HANSARDIntroduction and the Import of Cultural Goods (Revocation) Regulations 2021My Lords, this draft statutory instrument was laid before the House on 19 May 2021. This is a short but important instrument that will bring clarity and certainty for the UK’s…30 Jun 2021HANSARDHigher Education Cheating Services Prohibition Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Storey, on securing time for a Second Reading of his Bill. I know this is not the first time he has tried to bring forward…25 Jun 2021HANSARDTourismMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey, on securing this debate and thank all noble Lords who have spoken in it. Even with a longer and more generous time limit,…24 Jun 2021HANSARDNationality, Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 (Juxtaposed Controls) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2021My Lords, I am sorry to interrupt the noble Lord, but he is simply reading the Explanatory Memorandum, which all noble Lords have. If he has some points to make or questions to…22 Jun 2021