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HANSARDNew Autism Strategy (Autism Act 2009 Committee Report)My Lords, I begin by declaring an interest: I am a vice-president of the National Autistic Society, an honour I share with my friend, the noble Baroness, Lady Browning. More than…10 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I am sure I am not alone in thinking that the contributions of the two noble Lords in their maiden speeches today have enriched this House, and I look forward to their…19 May 2026HANSARDAccess to Work FundTo ask His Majesty’s Government when the operation of the Access to Work fund was last reviewed.05 Mar 2026HANSARDAccess to Work FundMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare an interest as a vice-president of the National Autistic Society, an honour I…05 Mar 2026HANSARDAccess to Work FundMy Lords, last year I met a group of autistic youngsters who were in employment for the first time, thanks to the support of the Access to Work fund. But the fund, in truth, is in…05 Mar 2026HANSARDAutistic Children: State SchoolsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to reduce the detention, suspension and exclusion of autistic children in state schools.23 Oct 2025HANSARDAutistic Children: State SchoolsMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name in the Order Paper, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the National Autistic Society—an honour that I…23 Oct 2025HANSARDAutistic Children: State SchoolsThat was a most helpful and welcome Answer. Autistic children are particularly vulnerable to being excluded from school. Sometimes, behaviour associated with their autism is…23 Oct 2025HANSARDAbducted Ukrainian ChildrenMy Lords, now that there have been calls for the release of Ukrainian prisoners of war held by the Russians, those prisoners of war have hope of freedom and returning home. Not so…18 Jun 2025HANSARDAutism Employment ReviewTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in implementing the recommendations of the Buckland Review of Autism Employment, published on 28 February 2024.12 May 2025HANSARDAutism Employment ReviewMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as a vice-president of the National Autistic Society. That is an…12 May 2025HANSARDAutism Employment ReviewMy Lords, when asked in the other place about progress in implementing the Buckland Review of Autism Employment, my honourable friend Alison McGovern said that she preferred the…12 May 2025HANSARDParliamentary Assembly of the Council of EuropeMy Lords, for the first time, Britain’s delegation to the Council of Europe has Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat, Cross-Bench and nationalist members. While we will have…03 Dec 2024HANSARDMental Health Bill [HL]My Lords, I refer the House to my interest as a vice-president of the National Autistic Society, a role I share with my good and dear friend, the noble Baroness, Lady Browning. I…25 Nov 2024HANSARDUnaccompanied Migrant ChildrenTo ask His Majesty’s Government how many unaccompanied migrant children are being accommodated in hotels.30 Oct 2024HANSARDUnaccompanied Migrant ChildrenI tell my noble friend that that is the most welcome Answer I have received from a Minister at that Dispatch Box in the 14 years I have served in your Lordships’ House. These…30 Oct 2024HANSARDSpecial Educational NeedsMy Lords, I declare an interest as a vice-president of the National Autistic Society. Rachel de Souza, the Children’s Commissioner for England, has recently produced a report on…24 Oct 2024HANSARDGovernment of Wales Act 2006 (Devolved Welsh Authorities) (Amendment) Order 2024My Lords, I had not planned to say anything but, following on from the noble Lord, Lord Wigley, let me just say this. A couple of days ago, I was talking to a friend of mine whose…22 Oct 2024HANSARDEuropean UnionMy Lords, we are no longer a member of the European Union, but we are a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, which was created in the vision of Winston…07 Oct 2024HANSARDAutism Employment: Buckland ReviewTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to continue the work programme set out in the Buckland Review of Autism Employment.10 Sept 2024