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HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, the Question reminds us that we have inextricable ties of culture, trade and even religion with our former partners in the European Union. Does the Minister agree that,…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, His Royal Highness Prince Philip served our country with a rare mix of wisdom and boundless energy. His contribution was immense, particularly in inspiring the young by…12 Apr 2021HANSARDYemenThe suffering in the civil war has been made worse by our selling arms to Saudi Arabia, allowing it to interfere in the conflict for its own ends, with indiscriminate bombing of…25 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMy Lords, I congratulate the Government on the success of their vaccination programme. We should also applaud the way that the NHS has responded to the pandemic in reorganising…22 Mar 2021HANSARDLevelling UpMy Lords, the Statement rightly recognises the disparities in wealth and earning opportunities across the country, and it contains some imaginative funding initiatives. What is…18 Mar 2021HANSARDPolicing and Prevention of Violence against WomenMy Lords, the statement of firmer legal action and the announcement of better lighting and more CCTV cameras do little to address the causes of violent and unacceptable behaviour…16 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I too welcome the new Members to the House of Lords and thank them for their impressive maiden speeches. The Chancellor is to be congratulated on the furlough scheme and…12 Mar 2021HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, the Covid pandemic has highlighted the disadvantage suffered by women in balancing the needs of childcare, home schooling and managing the home while working unsociable…11 Mar 2021HANSARDWomen’s EqualityMy Lords, a TUC report on the disproportionate hardship of childcare, home-schooling and often unsociable working hours endured by women in this country during lockdown shows that…09 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI too would like to offer my congratulations to the Government on the speed and efficiency of the vaccine rollout. Due credit must be given to all our health professionals for…04 Mar 2021HANSARDIndependent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review: Sodium ValproateMy Lords, the report First Do No Harm underlines the hurt and devastation that can result from not making patients aware of the possible side-effects of drugs. The harm done by…02 Mar 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Countries: Reciprocal Pension AgreementsMy Lords, the Commonwealth should be united by a common commitment to human rights and the well-being of all. Sadly, this has been marred by our silence over the brutal repression…01 Mar 2021HANSARDPolitical Parties: Expenditure LimitsMy Lords, as we come out of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is important for all political parties to look to new priorities for recovery and for meeting the new imperatives of…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccines DeploymentMy Lords, I have two concerns about a generally impressive vaccine rollout. The first is the advice not to book a summer holiday. Even if it is cancelled later, planning for a…11 Feb 2021HANSARDBeijing Winter Olympic Games 2022My Lords, boycotting the Winter Olympics in China for its brutal treatment of the Uighurs and other minorities would send an important message about the UK’s total commitment to…10 Feb 2021HANSARDOverseas Territories: Humanitarian and Disaster ReliefMy Lords, the Government and our Navy are to be congratulated on their timely assistance to our Caribbean and other overseas territories. Does the Minister agree that recurring…09 Feb 2021HANSARDTigrayMy Lords, with more than 6 million sick and starving refugees from the conflict, does the Minister agree that the first priority must be the cessation of violence and the setting…08 Feb 2021HANSARDSchools: Online LearningMy Lords, while open discussion in the classroom motivates the majority of pupils, it can also induce reticence in slower learners. Does the Minister agree that, given the…02 Feb 2021HANSARDEU-UK Joint Political Declaration on Asylum and ReturnsMy Lords, I have consistently argued for a more Christian approach to those seeking asylum after losing loved ones, homes and livelihoods as a result of proxy conflict between the…28 Jan 2021HANSARDWorkers’ RightsMy Lords, the Covid pandemic has severely tested the strengths and weaknesses of workers’ rights and found them to be wanting in recognising the importance of childcare to family…26 Jan 2021