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HANSARDChildren’s Rights: Digital EnvironmentI refer to my entry in the register of Members’ interests, particularly my work with Common Sense Media. I gather that last night a US Senator and two Congresspeople recommended…01 Jul 2021HANSARDTelecommunications (Security) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to have the opportunity to take part in this important debate. This Bill is, broadly speaking, uncontroversial. No one would seek to oppose legislation…29 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, I love the NHS app—in fact, I used it yesterday to gain entry to Wembley stadium to watch England’s great victory over Croatia. Will the Minister consider making sure…14 Jun 2021HANSARDSudden Adult Death SyndromeMy Lords, as president of the small sudden deaths in epilepsy charity SUDEP Action, based in my former constituency, I know that sudden deaths from epilepsy have also risen during…09 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsThe Government’s support in that respect is very welcome. One of the themes of these questions is greater co-ordination between DMOs and greater co-ordination of funds. Are the…08 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: People with Neurological ConditionsMy Lords, this debate is a salutary reminder of the range of neurological conditions that have been affected by the pandemic. I speak in my capacity as the president of SUDEP…27 May 2021HANSARDPublic Service Broadcasting (Communications and Digital Committee Report)My Lords, I refer to my declarations in the register of Members’ interests. I pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, for being on the Front Bench, and say how jealous I…27 May 2021HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [HL]My Lords, since I was introduced to your Lordships’ House in September I have been given many opportunities, but I did not realise that I would have the wonderful opportunity to…26 May 2021HANSARDTransport Decarbonisation StrategyMy Lords, one of the biggest causes of carbon emissions in west London at the moment is the closure of Hammersmith Bridge, which has turned west London into a car park. Can the…19 May 2021HANSARDElectricity Supplies from EuropeI am very grateful for the opportunity to opine on this important issue. Can the Minister confirm that the French are in fact building one of our nuclear reactors? Has the recent…18 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to take part in this important debate and I begin by congratulating my old friend and now noble friend Lady Fullbrook on her excellent maiden…18 May 2021HANSARDCreative Industries: Covid-19My Lords, I recognise the substantial support the Government have given the creative industries and pay tribute to my noble friend the Minister and her officials for all their…26 Apr 2021HANSARDBritish Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillMy Lords, this is a small and perfectly formed Bill, which attracted very little controversy and corrects a long-standing anomaly in the ability of the British Library to fund…26 Apr 2021HANSARDBritish Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillThat the Bill do now pass.26 Apr 2021HANSARDMobile Telephones: Public Emergency Alert SystemMy Lords, I was the telecoms Minister when this issue was first raised, so I am delighted to see the Cabinet Office take all the blame for the dither and delay. I congratulate the…21 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Economic RecoveryMy Lords, this is a great opportunity to talk about the British economy and how we will recover from the pandemic. If you had asked me a few months ago what kind of economy we…20 Apr 2021HANSARDPlanning: Net Zero Emissions TargetsMy Lords, with the news last week that Germany has reached a tipping point in the sale of electric vehicles, is it not now possible to use planning policy to make a step change…19 Apr 2021HANSARDBritish Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.15 Apr 2021HANSARDBritish Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to speak in Committee. Manuscript amendments are not possible…15 Apr 2021HANSARDCentral Bank Digital CurrencyMy Lords, while we have been issuing discussion papers, for the last seven years the Chinese have been undertaking practical tests of a digital currency in retail and wholesale…13 Apr 2021