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HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19The right reverend Prelate is right; this has been a challenge. From taking A-levels, to being at university, to graduating: as he says, these are difficult times. The Government…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Burt of Solihull, for outlining her amendment. I certainly agree with her and all the noble Lords who have spoken that guidance…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have enabled us to cover all the amendments listed for today.08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate today and on Wednesday evening, when we began it. I am particularly grateful to the noble Lord,…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThe noble Baroness is right to say that this area needs continued and careful thought, a point also made by the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of Llandaff, who referred to the…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillThat is a sensible suggestion from the noble Lord and I am happy to commit to speaking to my noble friend about it.08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, we still have a number of amendments to get through this evening, but I think now might be an opportune moment for a short break. I beg to move that the Committee do now…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am afraid we are having difficulty hearing my noble friend. I wonder whether she might give it another go; otherwise, we will have to move on and revert to her when…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Ramsbotham, for setting out the case for these amendments, which, as he explained, follow similar suggestions from Chris Bryant MP…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19My Lords, the Government do not run the accommodation for students, but we do applaud those universities and institutions that have taken action and encourage others to do the…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19The noble Lord is right to point to the impact the pandemic has had on institutions as well as the students studying at them; I commend the work that they do. The Government have…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19My Lords, those who prey on the vulnerability of students, particularly at this time, deserve our condemnation. We were concerned about online provision from these companies even…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19My Lords, my noble friend has long taken an interest in this matter through his work on your Lordships’ Economic Affairs Committee. The Government have already announced that the…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19The noble Lord is absolutely right to point to the mental health and well-being challenges that the pandemic places on students. The Government are very alive to these. We wrote…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19We have been prioritising a return to face-to-face teaching for courses which, as the noble Baroness says, have to be delivered in person. They include courses for students…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19I am pleased to reassure my noble friend that the hardship funding, including the additional £50 million announced last week, can be distributed to a wide population of students,…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSupport for University Students: Covid-19Many universities and accommodation providers have already offered rent refunds for students who have been asked to stay away from their term-time accommodation. We welcome that…08 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it has been agreed that a short break of 15 minutes would be welcome.03 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am afraid we have to leave it there for this evening.03 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillI am afraid we cannot hear the noble Baroness. She might still be on mute.03 Feb 2021