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HANSARDMiddle East: Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMy Lords, given that, as we have already heard, British citizens have died as a result of numerous actions of terrorism by the IRGC, can my noble friend indicate what sort of…19 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Birmingham. I apologise to the Committee for not being able to be here at the start of the…18 Jan 2022HANSARDUighurs in XinjiangMy Lords, these findings clearly have major implications for businesses’ ESG policies. When do the Government plan to follow the lead of the US and produce an investment ban list…16 Dec 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: GovernanceMy Lords, although I have never encountered such systemic disability discrimination before, I do believe in self-regulation. But I also believe we need to recognise where the…08 Dec 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: GovernanceMy Lords, in the six years since I was introduced to your Lordships’ House, I have come to appreciate even more than I already did what a truly amazing institution it is. However,…08 Dec 2021HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Stevens of Birmingham, on his excellent maiden speech. I also applaud the work of John Baron in the other place, as my noble friend…07 Dec 2021HANSARDChina: GenocideMy Lords, I, too, pay tribute to both my noble friend Lord Alton of Liverpool, for securing this debate and his good friend the late Sir David Amess, who was a tireless campaigner…25 Nov 2021HANSARDCOP 26: Disabled AccessMy Lords, the experience of the Israeli Minister is a day-to-day reality for millions of disabled people in the UK, including myself. But perhaps we should congratulate the…04 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I remember being in the Chamber just under five years ago when your Lordships’ House was united in paying tribute to my noble friend Lord Freud on the occasion of his…26 Oct 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I have listened with care and respect to the passionate arguments expressed on both sides. My contribution to this crucial debate stems from my personal experience of…22 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I fully support the primary purpose of this Bill, subject to the proviso that these measures are for one year only. The Government’s message to pensioners is clear: we…13 Oct 2021HANSARDNHS: Hospital VisitingMy Lords, I will always remember how my spirits rose the moment my mother appeared at the entrance to the children’s ward when, as a child, I was confined to bed with yet another…15 Sept 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Fund Report: NHS RankingMy Lords, of course we must protect the NHS and support social care but, given the proposed tax increase, can my noble friend the Minister explain to taxpayers on low incomes how…14 Sept 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I fear that putting the commission on a statutory basis would not conceal our Achilles heel: the fact that we are so unrepresentative as an institution, particularly on…06 Sept 2021HANSARDProcedure and PrivilegesMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley of Knighton. I will confine my remarks to the impact of the Select Committee’s proposals relating to…13 Jul 2021HANSARDE-scootersMy Lords, the Minister referred to the end of the trials, but, as we have already heard, for disabled people the unchallenged use of e-scooters on pavements is a nightmare that is…12 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: ChildrenMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Morris of Yardley, for giving your Lordships’ House the opportunity to debate such a crucial issue. I agree with her that now is the…17 Jun 2021HANSARDChildren with Genetic Conditions: Specialist SupportMy Lords, the absence of a diagnosis or late diagnosis of 22q11 deletion syndrome means an inevitable impact on children’s educational support and outcomes during their school…15 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: People with Neurological ConditionsMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Greengross. I refer to my entry in the register as a vice-president of the Royal College of Speech and Language…27 May 2021HANSARDGenocide: Bringing Perpetrators to JusticeMy Lords, who could fail to agree with the noble Lord, Lord Alton, and with the sentiment that the perpetrators of genocide should be brought to justice? After all, did we not…27 May 2021