Contributions
684 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDAbortion Regulations: Northern IrelandLord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown? No? I therefore call the noble Baroness, Lady Stroud.08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EconomyMy Lords, Virtual Proceedings of the House will now resume. I remind Members that these proceedings are subject to parliamentary privilege and that what we say is available to the…04 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Museums, Galleries and Historic BuildingsMy Lords, I declare an interest as a trustee of the Foundling Museum. I have three brief questions for the Minister. First, does she recognise that those arts organisations which…21 May 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, Virtual Proceedings of the House of Lords will now resume. I remind Members that these proceedings are subject to parliamentary privilege and what we say is available to…13 May 2020HANSARDChildren in CareI declare my interest as a governor of Coram. Has the department issued clear guidance to local authorities as to how they should interpret and apply this new lessening of the…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillMy Lords, first, I strongly support the very sensible amendment moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Thornton. As I think we all know, and as the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson,…25 Mar 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the House, the Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes.23 Mar 2020HANSARDAdoption Support FundMy Lords, I thank the usual channels and Cross-Bench colleagues for allowing me and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, to have a third bite of the cherry with our debates,…13 Feb 2020HANSARDAdoption Support FundThat this House takes note of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Adoption and Permanence’s Report Investing in families: the Adoption Support Fund beyond 2020 , published in…13 Feb 2020HANSARDAdoption Support FundI thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. We may be few in number but we speak for an awful lot of children and families who are not able to reside on these red…13 Feb 2020HANSARDMedia and Lobby BriefingsMy Lords, may I gently point out to the noble Earl that I do not think this was just a normal selective briefing? My understanding is that one of the reasons that so many…04 Feb 2020HANSARDCouncil of Europe: House of Lords Members’ ContributionMy Lords, I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Balfe, for making this evening’s discussion possible. I have had the pleasure and privilege of being a member of PACE since January…24 Jul 2019HANSARDImmigration: ChildrenMy Lords, in her response to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, the Minister said that several Governments have applied the same rules. She might be interested to know that a very…23 Jul 2019HANSARDBritish Nationality Act 1981 (Remedial) Order 2019My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, in her usual style, has once again taken the wind out of my sails, so I will sail in her slipstream. My commiserations to the Minister,…23 Jul 2019HANSARDMigrant Children: WelfareMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Roberts. I must confess that there was a point, about three minutes ago, when I hoped beyond hope that he would go…09 Jul 2019HANSARDChildren’s Homes etc. Inspection Fees, Childcare Fees, Adoption and Children Act Register (Amendment) Regulations 2019That this House regrets that the Children’s Homes etc. Inspection Fees, Childcare Fees, Adoption and Children Act Register (Amendment) Regulations 2019, in revoking the duty on…18 Jun 2019HANSARDChildren’s Homes etc. Inspection Fees, Childcare Fees, Adoption and Children Act Register (Amendment) Regulations 2019My Lords, I declare my interest as a governor of Coram, which has been looking after the interests of children since it was established as the Foundling Hospital in 1739. I also…18 Jun 2019HANSARDChildren’s Homes etc. Inspection Fees, Childcare Fees, Adoption and Children Act Register (Amendment) Regulations 2019My Lords, I thank everybody who has taken part in this brief discussion and thank the Minister for his response. I felt on occasions slightly as though I were sitting in an echo…18 Jun 2019HANSARDChildren’s Health: Vehicle EmissionsMy Lords, as ever it is a pleasure to follow the noble Earl, Lord Listowel. I also thank the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, for initiating this debate. As a regular cyclist and a…11 Jun 2019HANSARDBrexit: Movement of People in the Cultural Sector (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow that peroration. I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Jay, and his committee for what the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, described as its incisive…15 May 2019