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HANSARDTransport for London: Financial SettlementMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the potential for further growth in goods and passenger transport on the River Thames, which, at 215 miles long, is the…02 Mar 2021HANSARDQuestions for Written AnswersMy Lords, a timely answer can be a strong enhancer of government policy. Will the Government further commit to using Written Answers as one of the important messages to counter…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Night-time EconomyThe night-time economy accounts for 8% of the UK’s employment, with revenues of £66 billion a year. Perhaps less well known is that 18% of the black community work at night,…26 Jan 2021HANSARDHealth: Brain TumoursMy Lords, it is arguable that, of all the human organs, the brain is the main. People from the black community are nearly three times more likely to develop pituitary tumours at…19 Jan 2021HANSARDAdult Learning: Union Learning FundAdult learning is life-affirming, but the unemployment rate among those from BAME backgrounds is at 8.5%, almost twice that of their white counterparts. What more are the…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Football LeagueMy Lords, I declare my interest as a founding member of the original Independent Football Commission. In America, the National Football League shares its television revenue with…10 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Transparency and Accuracy of StatisticsData should always make trust greater. Covid-19 appears to have more of an effect on BAME communities than their white counterparts. What further research are the Government…09 Nov 2020HANSARDCharities: FundingMy Lords, charity deserves parity. There are about 10,000 BAME charities and community groups in the United Kingdom; 65% of them have incomes of less than £10,000 per annum.…29 Oct 2020HANSARDPension ScamsMy Lords, this study report is most welcome but there is an area that needs looking at for the future. Ethnic minority pensioners are said to be 24% worse off than white…14 Oct 2020HANSARDMaritime Industry[ Inaudible .]—maritime still has a hurdle to climb. The recent Global Maritime Issues Monitor cited the World Maritime University’s research into workforce diversity, stating:…17 Sept 2020HANSARDExaminations: A-level and GCSEMy Lords, research by the Runnymede Trust and others shows that pupils from BAME communities are still less likely to be accepted by the Russell group universities, even when…15 Sept 2020HANSARDSchools: Free Holiday Meals and ActivitiesMy Lords, one 22 year-old footballer, Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, has had more influence recently on policy on child food poverty than any number of politicians or…14 Sept 2020HANSARDTown and Country Planning (Permitted Development and Miscellaneous Amendments) (England) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, there is an old saying, “Always plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow”. Housing has always been…10 Sept 2020HANSARDScience Research Funding in Universities (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, first, I thank the committee for its excellent report. I declare an interest as a former university chancellor. I was honoured to be the first black chancellor of a…09 Sept 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I welcome the Minister; I am sure he will continue to bring much experience and expertise to his role. I also welcome the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Blackburn…08 Sept 2020HANSARDTreaty Scrutiny: Working Practices (EUC Report)My Lords, I thank the committees and their chairs for their hard work, expertise and excellent reports. In my view, it is only right that any trade deal or agreement has to result…07 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, one in five NHS staff is from black and ethnic-minority communities, yet six out of every 10 UK health workers killed by Covid-19 have been BAME. What progress are the…03 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Human TraffickingMy Lords, human trafficking is graphic, and it is a form of modern -day slavery. There are more slaves today than at the height of the transatlantic slave trade. What further…16 Jul 2020HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, no hero should be homeless. Of 343 local authorities, 252 do not include Armed Forces veterans in their housing strategies. One hundred and seventy-six local authorities…13 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorMy Lords, the Government should not allow a UK airline to be on the breadline. The airline sector contributes £40 billion to the UK economy and employs more than 600,000 people.…29 Jun 2020