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HANSARDNational Curriculum: Religious EducationI thank my noble friend for the Answer. My sons were privileged to go to Rutlish School, a diverse state comprehensive in south-west London with no religious affiliation. They…30 Oct 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025My Lords, it is always a privilege to rise in this House, and it is a particular honour to contribute in a debate comprising the excellent maiden speech of my noble friend Lady…23 Oct 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords for the sincerity and seriousness of the debate over these two days. It has been illuminating and moving to hear so many family stories…19 Sept 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission on Adult Social CareMy Lords, in asking this question, I point to my own interest as a carer. Given the long-term challenges in our adult social care system, I am sure that all of us welcome the…17 Sept 2025HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords—11 Sept 2025HANSARDUniversal Credit BillMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend the Minister for her introduction and to noble Lords for what has already been a broad discussion. I look forward to hearing the maiden…22 Jul 2025HANSARDNHS and Social Care: Joint WorkingMy Lords, the Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care identified a number of solutions to tackle the workforce challenges in adult social care. These included better pay,…26 Jun 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I support the Bill and thank my noble friend Lady Anderson for her opening remarks. I am grateful also to other noble Lords for the sizeable support for the urgency of…15 May 2025HANSARD80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe and Victory over JapanMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in what has been a most moving and inspiring debate. I give my congratulations in particular to the right reverend…09 May 2025HANSARDTobacco and Vapes BillMy Lords, I greatly appreciate the comments of my noble friends and noble Lords across the House. I am particularly grateful for the introduction by my noble friend the Minister.…23 Apr 2025HANSARDFunerals: Death Certificate DelaysMy Lords, I point to my entry in the register of interests as an Anglican priest. I am particularly glad that my noble friend the Minister mentioned the challenges for faith…03 Apr 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human Rights: 75th AnniversaryI draw the attention of the House to my registered interests: I am a partner at the Good Faith Partnership, which provides the secretariat for the UK FoRB Forum. I thank the noble…20 Mar 2025HANSARDIntegration and Community CohesionMy Lords, it is an honour to address this House today. I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, for this debate and her inspiring introduction and personal story. In this,…13 Mar 2025