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HANSARDPrisons: Mothers and BabiesMy Lords, an experiment in Oxford some 50 or 60 years ago showed that a newborn baby cat, if blindfolded for more than about six to eight weeks, would remain permanently visually…07 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillDoes the noble Lord agree that this House prides itself on being a Chamber that gives excellent views and expertise? In general, people of expertise tend not to stand for…02 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I must declare a conflict of interest in this respect, because I am not quite certain—I have rather forgotten—but I think my 85th birthday is next weekend. I have to say…02 Jul 2025HANSARDDeep Sea Mining in International WatersMy Lords, can the noble Lord tell me whether the Government feel that, given the lack of understanding of the risks of deep sea mining, there is a better case for promoting public…30 Jun 2025HANSARDArts SectorMy Lords, the noble Earl’s Question asks an even bigger question. Given the country’s requirement to encourage growth, surely we should invest in the arts much more than we do at…30 Jun 2025 Bills sponsored (1)