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HANSARDTerezin DeclarationWhat further practical help are HMG giving to those who need to delve into Polish archives—a very difficult issue—in their pursuit of justice? It is not only Polish Jews who…27 Jul 2020HANSARDChinaChina has just announced its wish to become a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council—yes, my Lords, the Human Rights Council. The Government have rightly condemned…22 Jul 2020HANSARDBritish Overseas Troops: Civil Liability ClaimsMy Lords, we should all celebrate the fact that, in Johnny Mercer, there is a Minister who supports and champions our veterans. He led from the front in acknowledging last week in…20 Jul 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Arms SalesMy Lords, we are all rightly deeply concerned about the horrendous violence in Yemen, and I am grateful that my noble friend the Minister has just confirmed that he will continue…10 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Churches and Places of WorshipMy Lords, this morning, I attended morning prayers at Marble Arch synagogue. It was good to be back, although the new regulations will take some getting used to. At my synagogue…09 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateSadly, social media is rife with speculation about local lockdowns. People are naturally anxious and often pass on the speculation, which can make matters worse. Can my noble…01 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic AbuseGrowing up in a household where there is domestic abuse is traumatic for children. It can normalise harmful behaviour and warp a child’s understanding of what relationships should…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI, too, have some sympathy with the view of the noble Lord, Lord Newby, on cricket. There is no doubt that the return of first-class sport on TV is important for morale around the…25 Jun 2020HANSARDRwandaMy Lords, for many reasons CHOGM 2020 was important to Rwanda, and now CHOGM 2021 will be possibly even more important. RwandAir has made serious efforts in recent years to cement…23 Jun 2020HANSARDPost Office: Horizon Accounting SystemFollowing on from the noble Baroness, Lady Burt, earlier this week I spoke to the lovely Rita Threlfall, who was a sub-postmistress in Liverpool from 1998 to 2010. One of six…18 Jun 2020HANSARDSub-Saharan Africa: Water and SanitationMy Lords, there is a practical and reliable solution. For the last 12 years, the charity Innovation: Africa has enabled remote villages to harness the power of the sun using…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Pre-school SectorMy Lords, one of my granddaughters, Carla, attended her nursery, Little Bicks in Mill Hill, this morning for the first time in three months. I pay tribute to the staff and…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SchoolsMy Lords, so many individuals in the department and within schools are working positively and enthusiastically to ensure that children will be not only safe but educated.…03 Jun 2020HANSARDMental Health ServicesMy Lords, I declare an interest: my daughter Natasha is an art therapist and co-founded the charity Arts Therapies for Children, which works in 19 schools. The impact on the…19 May 2020HANSARDSchools: Relationships and Sex EducationMy Lords, I commend the department on producing sensitive and helpful guidance. The guidance makes it clear that from September, schools, in consultation with parents, will…12 May 2020HANSARDIsrael: West BankI refer the House to my interests as stated in the register. At his last speech to the Knesset on 5 October 1995 on the ratification of the Oslo accord, Yitzhak Rabin stated: “The…06 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, I speak as a Member who is still just in his 50s. Our House does indeed need to be kept fresh and current, so reform is necessary. However, does my noble friend agree…05 May 2020HANSARDPassenger Train ServicesDecisions and actions have serious consequences in these days. While accepting that there were many factors and issues to consider, will my noble friend the Minister comment on…29 Apr 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipMy Lords, Mr Barnier said that the EU would not agree to an economic partnership without a long-term solution on fisheries—publicly grandstanding, not negotiating. A future…28 Apr 2020HANSARDSub-postmasters: CompensationMy Lords, in a previous discussion on this issue, I asked the Minister about the role of the Government’s non-executive director on the board of the Post Office. In reply, he…05 Mar 2020