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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, I wish to thank the usual channels for allowing me to hold this debate today and the parliamentary staff who have enabled it to happen. In the Bible, the writer of the…05 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyMy Lords, artificial intelligence is a topic of such vast breadth and consequence. I am deeply aware that we have covered a huge variety of issues today but have still only…05 Jun 2026HANSARDArtificial Intelligence: Impact on Human Relationships and SocietyThat this House takes note of the impact of Artificial Intelligence on human relationships and society.05 Jun 2026HANSARDRetirement and Participation CommitteeMy Lords, it is a pleasure to respond to His Majesty’s gracious Speech today. I too look forward to the maiden speeches of the noble Lord, Lord Case, and my right reverend friend…18 May 2026HANSARDMiscarriage CareMy Lords, baby loss can be one of the most difficult experiences for any person, but especially for NHS staff who work in or around maternity and neonatal care settings. Can the…18 May 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to respond to His Majesty’s gracious Speech today. I too look forward to the maiden speeches of the noble Lord, Lord Case, and my right reverend friend…18 May 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I shall briefly make some reflections. It is a great privilege to follow my friend, the noble Baroness, Lady Rafferty; I thank her for her contribution. I recognise the…24 Apr 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillWill the noble Baroness confirm that while I have said very clearly that I oppose the Bill and that I would bring it to a vote on principle at Third Reading, I have not in fact…24 Apr 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, many noble Lords will know that the Church of England’s view on abortion is one of principled opposition, recognising that there can be limited conditions under which…18 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will speak particularly in support of Amendments 181, 45 to 49, 58 and 222. It is a privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Hollins, and the noble Lord, Lord…21 Nov 2025HANSARDLearning Disabilities Mortality Review ReportsMy Lords—13 Nov 2025HANSARDLearning Disabilities Mortality Review ReportsI thank the noble Lord for giving way. My Lords, according to the learning disabilities mortality review of adults with a learning disability who died in 2023, 25.6% had a care…13 Nov 2025HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: CommemorationMy Lords, I add my condolences and prayers to those who lost somebody during Covid, particularly those in the Chamber. I also recognise the hard work of the noble Baroness, Lady…13 Nov 2025HANSARDTelemedical AbortionsMy Lords, the extension of the regulations to enable early medical abortion to be provided without requiring in-person medical consultation was a significant change. We have heard…12 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, as noble Lords may imagine, I have deep concerns about Amendment 79E. The World Watch List 2025, produced by Open Doors, found that more than 380 million Christians…11 Nov 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionMy Lords, I share the concerns expressed about the environmental disbenefits of a third runway at Heathrow Airport, while understanding the potential economic benefits. As the…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I resist Amendment 79D. This amendment and Amendment 79E in the next group are both motivated by reports that asylum seekers are choosing to convert to Christianity upon…11 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy Lords—10 Nov 2025HANSARDCurriculum and Assessment ReviewMy Lords, we are living in an increasingly complex world, and the study of religious education is critical in helping young people to navigate it. The need for understanding and…10 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, as the noble Lord, Lord Kamall, has already pointed out, we in this Chamber share the same goal: for people to die with dignity and compassion. They are critical…12 Sept 2025