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HANSARDHome School Education Registration and Support Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.15 Nov 2024HANSARDHome School Education Registration and Support Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare an interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I thank noble Lords for taking part in the Second Reading of the Home School Education…15 Nov 2024HANSARDHigher Education ReformMy Lords, we welcome the Secretary of State’s Statement on universities in the Commons yesterday. Labour introduced student loans, and in opposition Keir Starmer wanted to abolish…05 Nov 2024HANSARDEducation: Early Years Attainment GapMy Lords, this is a hugely important Question. I wonder if the Minister would take a moment to think that it is not just about provision; it is also about the quality of that…05 Nov 2024HANSARDVolunteering AbroadIf we want to create opportunities for young people to do volunteering work abroad, we need to create a culture of volunteering in this country so that it becomes the next step.…30 Oct 2024HANSARDSchools: AbsenteeismMy Lords, I entirely agree with the Minister that we should ensure that children are in school and get the best possible learning opportunities. However, we have a system whereby…22 Oct 2024HANSARDInstitute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all the organisations that sent excellent briefings. I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Beamish, on his maiden speech. I was fascinated by his final…22 Oct 2024HANSARDEarly Years Provision: Bell ReviewSir David is clearly a man of integrity, great educational experience and knowledge. We understand that because the report was leaked, he decided that he was not going to continue…21 Oct 2024HANSARDGovernment’s Childcare ExpansionMy Lords, we on these Benches welcome the proposals; they are very much in line with our manifesto at the last election. I believe that all three parties, in perhaps slightly…21 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent School Fees: VATMy Lords, the Minister keeps saying, “Our modelling, our predictions” et cetera. What happens if they have got it wrong? If, for example, 10%, 20% or 30% of pupils leave the…21 Oct 2024HANSARDEducation (Values of British Citizenship) Bill [HL]That was well said: get on with it. We very much support this Bill. It is hugely important for our nation but, as has been said, particularly by the noble Baronesses, Lady…18 Oct 2024HANSARDOfstedMy Lords, these Benches welcome the changes to Ofsted inspections and applaud the Government for the speedy way they have acted. Following the tragic suicide of Mrs Perry, noble…05 Sept 2024HANSARDVaping Products: Usage by ChildrenMy Lords, I start by declaring an interest as a vice-president of the Local Government Association. I thank all those organisations which sent me and Peers taking part in this…02 Sept 2024HANSARDVaping Products: Usage by ChildrenTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to address the number of children using vaping products.02 Sept 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I too offer my congratulations to the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, on her maiden speech. I am sure that the portfolio she will be responsible for is in safe hands. I also…19 Jul 2024HANSARDSchool Funding: Special Educational NeedsMy Lords, it would be remiss not to thank the Minister for her time in that role. She has always been courteous and on top of her brief. I think she is just a decent person,…23 May 2024HANSARDMedia BillMy Lords, my Amendments 71, 73 and 74 are concerned with local radio. For a moment I just want to remind people of the importance of local radio. In my own city of Liverpool, in…22 May 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Educational AttainmentMy Lords, the Minister is absolutely right that there is much more to do—you have only to look at the problems facing schools, particularly in socially deprived communities. It is…22 May 2024HANSARDMedia Bill22 May 2024HANSARDMedia BillI beg leave to withdraw the amendment.22 May 2024