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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I am grateful to the most reverend Primate for convening this fascinating and urgent debate. I am grateful to, among others, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of…05 Jun 2026HANSARDCombating Atrocity Crimes, Crimes Against Humanity and GenocideMy Lords, about a year ago, I gave one of my first speeches in your Lordships’ House. It was in a debate also led by the noble Lord, Lord Alton, on this very subject. I said then…04 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is an honour to speak on the Second Reading of the Social Housing Bill. I will share a story about Carla and Chloe. Some time ago, Carla became homeless following a…01 Jun 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness. Her points are a helpful segue to the amendments that I will speak to, which are very much about the first formal conversation that takes…27 Mar 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, I declare an interest as a father of two young adults—an interest I have in common with people across these Houses and homes across the country, as well as a desire to…24 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, Amendments 154, 210 and 211 are in my name. I also support my noble friend Lady Goudie’s Amendments 202, 208 and 209; she is unable to be in her place today. I will…13 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendments 99, 102 and 105 in the name of my noble friend Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, who cannot be in his place today. For reasons that will become…30 Jan 2026HANSARDRetail and Hospitality SectorMy Lords, it is a great honour to welcome my new and noble friend Lady Shah to her place in your Lordships’ House, and it is a joy to congratulate her on a beautiful maiden…22 Jan 2026HANSARDAtrocity CrimesMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing this debate, and, as others have said, for his timeless commitment to these issues. I direct noble Lords to my…20 Jan 2026HANSARDOffice for the Impact EconomyTo ask His Majesty’s Government how they monitor and measure the progress and impact of the new Office for the Impact Economy.17 Dec 2025HANSARDOffice for the Impact EconomyI thank my noble friend. I am sure noble Lords will join me in welcoming the creation of the Office for the Impact Economy in the Cabinet Office. Given the tendency of Governments…17 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill12 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWith the greatest respect, that is not the conversation I am trying to have here. The conversation is about the necessity that someone who is going through the process has…12 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI absolutely agree with that. The reason why the doctor is able to do that is because he gives consistency and continuity of care. He does not see patients on one occasion on one…12 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank noble Lords for their patience, passion and seriousness in scrutinising this part of the Bill. My Amendment 19, which started this debate, possibly needs some…12 Dec 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, my Amendment 19 would add a modest but important safeguard to Clause 1 by ensuring that a person seeking an assisted death has been registered with a GP practice in…12 Dec 2025HANSARDAutumn Budget 2025My Lords, it is an honour to speak in this debate, and to welcome the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Portsmouth to your Lordships’ House. As someone who grew up in…04 Dec 2025HANSARDSudanI am grateful to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Leeds for his tireless leadership on Sudan and for raising this debate. I first met him in a draughty circus tent at a…27 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will keep this brief. I was not going to share this at this point because it is quite personal and because it takes a lot for me to counter the noble Baroness, Lady…14 Nov 2025HANSARDNational Curriculum: Religious EducationTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure any reformed national curriculum includes religious education in a form which promotes mutual understanding.30 Oct 2025