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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I too congratulate the right reverend Primate on securing this important debate and on her thought-provoking speech. She and others have referred to the Pope’s…05 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Hunt of Wirral mentioned value for money. Taxpayers’ and businesses’ confidence to contribute to economic growth, whether through the consumption of…14 May 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I rise to speak in support of my noble friend’s Amendments 268 and 287. In doing so, I should say that, although I welcome them, the fact that we are considering them…13 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill27 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I am mindful that noble Lords will be counting down the minutes to the start of a well-earned Easter Recess, so I will keep my remarks as short as I can. I hope I will…27 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I make it clear at the outset that I do not intend to press my Amendment 193. I also support the other amendments in this group and look forward to learning and…27 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 167 in the name of my noble friend Lady Fraser of Craigmaddie. In doing so, I should make it clear that I support the other amendments in this…20 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, Amendments 162, 194 and 858 are in my name, and I should make clear that I do not intend to move them. Amendment 162 proposes that, where a person has Down syndrome or a…13 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 344A in my name, which neatly follows on from that of my noble friend Lord Blencathra. I begin by saying how grateful I am for the expressions…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI thank the Minister for that. Can he give an undertaking to the House that this non-statutory review will consult disabled people on their experiences? Can he write to me, and…04 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton. That she spoke as powerfully as she did—and I hope to echo some of her words—draws attention to the fact…04 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendment 105 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, to which I have added my name. I am saddened by the prejudice we have heard…06 Feb 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank the noble and learned Lord for mentioning the importance of listening. I also thank him for the fact that, in dismissing every single amendment that your Lordships have…06 Feb 2026HANSARDEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 165A in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, and I thank him for tabling it. As a wheelchair user, I know from first-hand…04 Feb 2026HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, it is a pleasure and a privilege to follow the right reverend Prelate, and I congratulate her on her excellent and poignant maiden speech. As we have heard, she joins us…26 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 44, so ably introduced by the noble Baroness, Lady Berger, and I thank her for tabling it. Today is an especially important day for me, because…23 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 30 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Foster of Aghadrumsee, and the noble Lord, Lord Weir of Ballyholme. I also support the other…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I begin by quickly welcoming back the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton, and thank her for reminding us so eloquently why we have missed her contributions. I…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 120 and the amendments consequential to it. I should explain at the outset that my remarks incorporate the concerns of my noble friend Lord…09 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I cannot be present in person today because of the snow and the increased risk of fracture should I slip. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak remotely and briefly…08 Jan 2026