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HANSARDSpring StatementMy Lords, I start by highlighting my declarations in the register, particularly as a vice-president of the Local Government Association and as a member of Sheffield City Council.…20 Mar 2019HANSARDBahrain: Human RightsMy Lords, I am pleased to move this important debate on human rights issues in Bahrain. I start by thanking noble Lords who have put their names down to speak, and the many…13 Mar 2019HANSARDBahrain: Human RightsThat is exactly what happened up until two years ago. Why did the policy change? The Government could do that until two years ago—indeed, they did.13 Mar 2019HANSARDBahrain: Human RightsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of human rights abuses in Bahrain.13 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: British AirlinesMy Lords, further to my noble friend’s question about East Midlands Airport, can the Minister say what is happening regarding the potential clogging up of the M1, which is the…05 Mar 2019HANSARDStronger Towns FundMy Lords, I draw the House’s attention to my interests as declared in the register, particularly as a member of Sheffield City Council. The Conference for Peripheral Maritime…05 Mar 2019HANSARDNissan in SunderlandMy Lords, as more decisions about where to make new models arise, is not the fear that car makers will look less favourably on a Britain that is outside the security of a large…05 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundMy Lords, twice now the Minister has referred to inequalities being a key factor in the shared prosperity fund. How does that sit with the latest consultation on the fairer…04 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillAt least the noble Lord, Lord McCrea, heard that I respect his view even though I disagree with it. I wish him speed for his flight. I will be brief. I have a desire for equality,…01 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillMy Lords, I want to follow the noble Lord, Lord Cashman, because I have experience of this. Let us be clear about the prejudice of not being able to be married in the Church of…01 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillMy Lords, I find this very difficult because two issues close to my heart are at the epicentre of the amendment. The two issues are about devolution. I am a devolutionist to my…01 Feb 2019HANSARDNHS Long Term PlanA plan for personalised and predictive systems of healthcare linking together genomics, big data, artificial intelligence and digitisation—is this real or just fantasy? This is…31 Jan 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: Essential ServicesI thank noble Lords who took part in this thoughtful, powerful and useful debate today. It showed the impact that local government has on people’s lives. Whether it be loos,…24 Jan 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: Essential ServicesThat this House takes note of the ability of local authorities across the United Kingdom to deliver essential services to their communities.24 Jan 2019HANSARDLocal Authorities: Essential ServicesMy Lords, I start by drawing the attention of the House to my interests, as laid out in the register, as vice-president of the Local Government Association and as an elected…24 Jan 2019HANSARDCentral Courts IT SystemMy Lords, less than three years ago there was a whole-Whitehall review of the £500 million contracts given to Atos for government IT systems. This is another potential catastrophe…23 Jan 2019HANSARDHomophobic Hate CrimeMy Lords, the Minister answered very well a question I did not quite put. My question was about it not being an aggravated crime. That takes legislation so that a different…22 Jan 2019HANSARDHomophobic Hate CrimeI thank the Minister for that reply. She will be aware that hate crimes based on sexual orientation or gender identity are not considered to be aggravated offences, which means…22 Jan 2019HANSARDHomophobic Hate CrimeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they plan to take in response to the BBC investigation of homophobic hate crimes.22 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresMy Lords, Stonewall and the UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group brought out a report called No Safe Refuge , which shows that those claiming asylum based on their sexual identity…14 Jan 2019