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HANSARDGovernment 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 ReviewMy Lords, just three in 10 autistic people are in employment. A report for Autistica found that doubling the employment rate of autistic people could boost the economy by £1.5…10 Sept 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 2024HANSARDSchools: Mental Health and Poor AttendanceMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend to her position and congratulate her on her appointment to the House. Research by the Disabled Children’s Partnership found that only one in…24 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)Yes, there is very good coffee there too. For years, Governments have sought to reduce the disability employment gap. In 2017 the last Government set the goal of helping 1 million…22 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)My Lords, I join colleagues in the House in congratulating my noble friend Lord Vallance on his maiden speech. I felt after listening to him that this is a Minister who will be…22 Jul 2024HANSARDPeople with Disabilities: Access to ServicesMy Lords, I join others in the Chamber in thanking my noble friend Lady Hughes for securing this debate, which has given us an opportunity to raise a whole range of matters that…16 May 2024HANSARDSanctions: Russian IndividualsMy Lords, last week in Strasbourg, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe recommended the seizure of Russian assets to be used in support of the people of Ukraine.…25 Apr 2024HANSARDSchools: Special Needs PupilsTo ask His Majesty’s Government how often they review the level of support given in schools to special needs pupils.19 Mar 2024HANSARDSchools: Special Needs PupilsThat is most helpful indeed; I am grateful. The Children and Families Act defines a child as having special educational needs if he or she has a “learning difficulty or disability…19 Mar 2024HANSARDOld Palace YardMy Lords, I support the point made by the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson, about that crossing. It is extremely dangerous, it takes a long time and I am sorry to say to the noble…07 Mar 2024HANSARDPupil Mental Health, Well-being and DevelopmentMy Lords, I join colleagues in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for securing this debate. It is important and helpful to discuss these matters. Earlier this month, many…22 Feb 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon Scandal: Compensation PaymentsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of claims that the Post Office was asked to delay compensation payments to sub-postmasters who were victims of the…19 Feb 2024HANSARDPost Office Horizon Scandal: Compensation PaymentsI thank the Minister for the point that he makes about the Statement in the other place. I am sure that this whole House will welcome it being repeated in this House later in the…19 Feb 2024HANSARDRoyal Navy: Aircraft CarriersMy Lords, can I come back to the Question posed by my noble friend Lord West right at the beginning? In answer to my noble friend’s question about recovering some of the costs…12 Feb 2024HANSARDPost Office Appointments: Ministerial ResponsibilityMy Lords, I believe that the shortcomings of the Post Office board and senior executives were responsible for this unparalleled injustice. Last week, the Minister said that the…07 Feb 2024HANSARDPost Office Appointments: Ministerial ResponsibilityTo ask His Majesty’s Government what responsibility ministers have for the appointment of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Post Office.07 Feb 2024HANSARDTata Steel: Port TalbotMy Lords, I find myself much in sympathy with the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth. What part of the package is being invested in upskilling our people? In the last…07 Feb 2024HANSARDLearning Disabilities and Autism: Solitary Confinement in HospitalMy Lords, I declare an interest as a vice-president of the National Autistic Society. I join my noble friend in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Hollins, not only for securing…23 Nov 2023