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HANSARDBritish Armed Forces: Global BritainMy Lords, in my one minute, I make an impassioned plea for Britain to be less global in strutting its military might across the world. We already have a military presence on 145…21 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during LockdownMy Lords, measures like the “Ask for Ani” scheme outlined in the Statement are welcome and will help reduce domestic abuse and hidden harms in the majority community. Does the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Working Parents and School ClosuresMy Lords, the TUC report shows the difficulties faced by the parents of children unable to go to school in the Covid lockdown. It is not easy for some to work from home,…18 Jan 2021HANSARDEconomic UpdateMy Lords, the Government are to be commended for their furlough schemes and economic packages to mitigate the devastating effects of the Covid pandemic. The Statement rightly…12 Jan 2021HANSARDAgreement on Climate Change, Trade and SustainabilityMy Lords, the initiative on climate change, led by a group of smaller countries, is timely and commendable. Does the Minister agree that the UK is well placed to lead on turning…11 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementMy Lords, the Sikh religion, formed at a time of religious and regional conflict, emphasises the equality and interdependence of all humanity. Today, with new concerns about…08 Jan 2021HANSARDReligious Groups: Financial SupportMy Lords, Sikhs from the gurdwara in Gravesend were prominent in organising free hot meals for stranded lorry drivers at Dover, and similar initiatives by Sikhs have been…06 Jan 2021HANSARDObesityThe Sikh community has for some years run lectures and health checks in gurdwaras to reduce the calorie-rich diet of those from rural communities to one more suitable for the more…05 Jan 2021HANSARDImmigration Rules: Supported AccommodationMy Lords, why are we being so hard on asylum seekers in this season of good will? Does the Minister agree that we and other great powers, partly responsible for destroying the…17 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the Statement rightly emphasises the need for swift and decisive action to control the deadly virus, which is increasingly affecting schoolchildren. Yet, when a few…15 Dec 2020HANSARDRepair and Reuse ProgrammesMy Lords, the repair and reuse initiatives in Scotland and Wales are welcome but we are way behind countries such as India, where repair and reuse make an important contribution…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Withdrawal AgreementMy Lords, with the prospect of a deal with the EU fast receding, the Prime Minister’s visit to India next month has the potential for increased trade with the subcontinent. Can…10 Dec 2020HANSARDTrident Nuclear ProgrammeMy Lords, nuclear deterrence may have made some sense during the Cold War of the 1950s. Today, there is no direct threat of invasion to our shores. In an inverted meaning of…07 Dec 2020HANSARDChild Trust Funds: Children with Learning DisabilitiesMy Lords, on this International Day of People with Disabilities, it is particularly important that registered contacts and carers are helped to access child trust funds to meet…03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Domestic Abuse of Older PeopleMy Lords, domestic abuse, including that of the elderly, is on the increase due to the pressures of Covid-19, in all communities, including—[ Inaudible ]. Would the Minister agree…01 Dec 2020HANSARDSummit of Democratic GovernmentsMy Lords, can the Minister tell us why India, currently in the news for trying to make Punjab farmers serfs on their own land, is suggested as one of the 10 leading democracies?…30 Nov 2020HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsMy Lords, SEND pupils comprise a whole spectrum of children with widely varying behavioural and medical problems, requiring individually tailored intervention to maximise the…26 Nov 2020HANSARDAdult Learning: Union Learning FundMy Lords, in a fast-changing world we have to adapt and learn new skills to survive. The Union Learning Fund has helped many to do this. Does the Minister agree that it makes no…24 Nov 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsMy Lords, would the Minister agree that we are being a little hypocritical in admonishing China over Hong Kong while preparing to renege on provisions in the EU withdrawal…19 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated Communities StrategyMy Lords, the Government have a clear responsibility to protect the legal rights of vulnerable girls entering into that religious marriage. Simply saying all citizens can access…17 Nov 2020