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HANSARDSchools (Recording and Reporting of Seclusion and Restraint) (England) Regulations 2025My Lords, I thank the Minister for bringing forward this statutory instrument. We understand His Majesty’s Government’s intention. It has been some years since the last update on…12 Mar 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I wish to speak incredibly briefly, purely because the noble Baroness, Lady Chakrabarti, and the noble Lord, Lord Strasburger, mentioned the noble Baroness, Lady Cash.…11 Mar 2026HANSARDStamp Duty: Periodic TenanciesMy Lords, the Government told us last year that there would be a consultation on creating a new ISA product to support first home buyers in early 2026. Can the Minister confirm…09 Mar 2026HANSARDHuman Medicines (Amendment) Regulations 2026My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing these regulations. Vaccination remains one of the most effective public health interventions available to us all. The flexibilities…09 Mar 2026HANSARDSmall Businesses: VAT ThresholdThat is the 322nd time that noble Lords opposite have used the phrase “14 years”. Will they please listen to Sir Tony Blair, who said this week: “Labour’s policies are harming…05 Mar 2026HANSARDUK Streaming and Cinema SectorMy Lords, the Government are considering a commercial research exception that would deny streamers the right to withhold consent for use of content when it is used in research and…02 Mar 2026HANSARDRare Cancers BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Elliott of Whitburn Bay, for the skill and care with which she has steered this Bill through your Lordships’ House. This is a measured…27 Feb 2026HANSARDTransnational Repression in the UK (JCHR Report)My Lords, first I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Isaac, on his excellent maiden speech. I note that he was a partner at a top law firm that was established in 1769, so he will…26 Feb 2026HANSARDStudent Loans: ReviewMy Lords, as my noble friend Lord Young of Cookham put it so well, Rachel Reeves says that the student loan system is “fair and reasonable”; Lucy Powell, on the other hand, says…24 Feb 2026HANSARDPost-16 Education and Skills White PaperMy Lords, we support the Government’s White Paper objective that higher education reforms will drive economic growth. But that will work only if degrees benefit both students and…24 Feb 2026HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewMy Lords, my father hugely enjoyed working for the noble Lord, Lord West, in Washington DC and London, so I believe I have some understanding of the commitment of veterans. Many…23 Feb 2026HANSARDCounter-Extremism StrategyMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Goodman, for tabling this Question for Short Debate, which, given the current political environment, is incredibly timely. Ever since the…12 Feb 2026HANSARDFlour Milling SectorMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, for tabling this Question for Short Debate. It is of particular interest to me as one of my acquaintances in Oxfordshire mills…12 Feb 2026HANSARDEnvironment Agency: Waste CrimeMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Sheehan, for tabling this important Question for Short Debate and for her work as chair of the Environment and Climate Change Committee.…12 Feb 2026HANSARDBaby Milk Powder: CereulideMy Lords, providing the best nutrition for children of all ages is surely a “must have”. So, why do the Government allow ultra-processed foods to constitute between two-thirds and…04 Feb 2026HANSARDNHS: Corridor CareMy Lords, the Minister referenced data collection in her previous responses. In November, hospitals carried out 10% fewer operations than in October, but the Government claim the…04 Feb 2026HANSARDMedical Training (Prioritisation) BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have made such valuable contributions to this debate. I greatly enjoyed hearing the maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Roe of West…04 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, His Majesty’s loyal Opposition understand how crucial allergy safety is in schools, and access to adrenaline auto-injectors is pivotal. Centralising and co-ordinating…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChild Poverty: Faith-based and Voluntary Sector OrganisationsMy Lords, parental employment, family stability and early intervention are key to reducing child poverty, but there are currently around 800,000 job vacancies in the UK. How…03 Feb 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, we thank the noble Lord, Lord Addington, for his two amendments. The establishment of a national body is a factor that needs to be considered in the important and…03 Feb 2026