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HANSARDUnregistered SchoolsMy Lords, the first job of the state is to protect its citizens and it is quite clear in this area that the Government have failed to protect those children. Is it not about time…05 Jul 2023HANSARDHomelessness: Homewards InitiativeDuring Covid, there was a massive reduction in the number of homeless people on the streets. Why does the Minister think that this has been reversed?04 Jul 2023HANSARDNHS Long-term Workforce PlanMy Lords, the Minister has set out the aims and objectives of the plan, which we all welcome, but does he understand that, unless we fix the care system at the same time, this…04 Jul 2023HANSARDDisposable and Reusable NappiesMy Lords, can the Minister say how much we have spent on the wet wipes survey? It seems a complete waste of time. I would like to know how much money his department has spent on…28 Jun 2023HANSARDGreat British RailwaysMy Lords, amid the claims about the number of journeys, what about the cost? It is now cheaper to fly to New York than to travel from Manchester to London on the train.28 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Torture: Online VideosMy Lords, the Minister says that the Government are against cruelty to animals, yet we have just heard that the present legislation does not stop it. Is it not the case that we…27 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact AssessmentMy Lords, the Minister used Australia as an example, but has he not noticed that the channel is 20 miles across? With Australia we are talking about thousands of miles, so there…27 Jun 2023HANSARDVetting Social Media AccountsMy Lords, how can the Minister have had a review in her department if it does not keep the data required to do that review?21 Jun 2023HANSARDInheritance Tax: Cohabiting SiblingsMy Lords, the Minister said that the Government introduced the pension changes to help GPs to be retained in the National Health Service. However, is it not the case that the…20 Jun 2023HANSARDSchool Trips to the United KingdomMy Lords, can the Minister explain the reduction in numbers and why it is not affecting Ireland? Ireland’s figures are going up, while Britain’s are going down.19 Jun 2023HANSARDUK Food Aid: EthiopiaMy Lords, I very much support the Government’s view about helping Africa in the way they have set out, but last time I was in Ethiopia it was clear that millions of women did not…14 Jun 2023HANSARDRenewable Transport Fuel ObligationMy Lords, is it not the case that this small island is crying out for a land strategy policy, and that the House of Lords Land Use in England Committee recommended that we have…13 Jun 2023HANSARDSMEs: Net-zero TargetsMy Lords, are the Government looking at the efficiency of heat pumps? Have they monitored them, and will they produce a report on their cost and effectiveness?07 Jun 2023HANSARDNHS GP Surgeries: Purchase by US CompaniesMy Lords, is it not a national scandal that someone can purchase a building for £1 million, they can locate health services in there, they can get the NHS to pay the mortgage on…05 Jun 2023HANSARDParole Board Recommendations: Open ConditionsMy Lords, is it not the case that the Government’s policy is being driven by dogma again? They are not looking at the evidence. Reoffending rates are still far too high, jails are…25 May 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Population Fund ReportMy Lords, does the Minister share our amazement that despite the amount of money we spend on aid here, around Europe and around the world that so many women have no access to…24 May 2023HANSARDTourist Spending: VATMy Lords, perhaps the Minister could give us two figures. What has been the increase or decrease in VAT since this change took place, and what has been the increase and decrease…24 May 2023HANSARDIranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMy Lords, something very strange is going on in government. Most organisations have meetings to discuss problems, and then come to a conclusion and make a decision. It seems that…23 May 2023HANSARDRailways: Trans-Pennine ExpressMy Lords, before the strikes took place, the railway was still a shambles. Can the Minister tell us why every European nation seems to be able to run a train service, while…23 May 2023HANSARDHealth: Economic InactivityMy Lords, the Government have spent 13 years taking away money from the most deprived communities in Britain. Does the Minister accept the link between poor health and the money…18 May 2023