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HANSARDSocial Media: Substances Unfit for Human ConsumptionMy Lords, do we not need effective legislation and a regulator that will actually do the job? Which one is failing us—the regulator or the legislation?17 Jun 2026 · 3d agoHANSARDChildren: Physical PunishmentMy Lords, it is already the case that the serious assault of a child is illegal. What we are talking about is smacking children. Is there any evidence that, since that has been…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDImmigration: Eurodac and SIS IIMy Lords, is it not the case that we need a closer relationship with Europe financially and on security issues, and that people who talk down that relationship are doing…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDMiddle East: Iran ConflictMy Lords, after all the death and destruction that we have seen, do we not appear to be back at the Biden deal, and the same negotiations that were going forward must now restart…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDSustainable Drainage SystemsMy Lords, large storage tanks can be used to store water at a time of flooding and then can be used in a dry period to pump off into the system. Are there any plans to extend the…11 Jun 2026HANSARDRussian Attacks on Civilian InfrastructureMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me that what has gone on in Palestine weakens the international ability to criticise Russia, and that those people who do not make that case…08 Jun 2026HANSARDHealth-related Benefits AssessmentsMy Lords, I want to be clear that this is a policy that was introduced by the last Government, who had no policies whatever to address the problem. It has been left to this…08 Jun 2026HANSARDMilitary in the GulfMy Lords, under the last Government, we saw the hollowing out of our Armed Forces. Now we have started to invest in our Armed Forces again, but there are limits to that. Does my…04 Jun 2026HANSARDWorld Cup Ticket PricesMy Lords, people who are actually fans are going to America for the World Cup and are being ripped off with their flights, ripped off—and sometimes gazumped—with their hotels, and…03 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Import RestrictionsMy Lords, when we had Brexit, we were informed that there were oven-ready schemes for trade. Where are they?02 Jun 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseMy Lords, does the Minister agreed with me that we should not take lessons from the Opposition, who had a Prime Minister who misled Parliament on a number of occasions and none of…02 Jun 2026HANSARDSteel Import RestrictionsThe question is: when we had Brexit, we were told by the supporters of Brexit that we had oven-ready trade deals, ready to go, and they would boost the economy. Where are those…02 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy Lords, the present system has some controls during an election period but then, in a non-election period, there seems to be very little control, with one right-wing individual…01 Jun 2026HANSARDHigher Earners: EmigrationMy Lords, is it not the case that if you are a patriot you are obliged to pay your fair share of tax and that people who do not want to do that are not patriots?21 May 2026HANSARDSelf-employed: Paternity LeaveHave the Government considered looking at the previous Government’s proposals in this area to see what lessons can be learned?20 May 2026HANSARDVAT Relief: Business DonationsMy Lords, the banks have opened hubs in some very poor communities. Would it be a good idea for the supermarkets to do the same and put food hubs in decent locations in some of…19 May 2026HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025My Lords, Direct Action is taking action in the City of London to vandalise buildings and intimidate staff. Have the Government any plans to address this problem, which is costing…28 Apr 2026HANSARDOnline Challenger BanksMy Lords, this year has seen a massive increase in offshore unregulated betting. Are these challenger banks following the same procedures and checks as the normal high street…27 Apr 2026HANSARDOffice for National Statistics Labour Market DataMy Lords, has the Minister noticed the improvement in economic performance that we have seen in the Manchester and Liverpool regions? Does that not show what a Labour Government…23 Apr 2026HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Flood Prevention and Drought ResilienceMy Lords, is not transferring resource support to smaller farmers and tenant farmers the right thing to do to stop rich billionaires getting funded, rather than the farmers who…23 Apr 2026