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HANSARDCovid-19: Social and Economic InequalitiesI thank the noble Baroness for her reply. Given the multiple layers of inequality that the pandemic is revealing, can the Minister tell the House whether Her Majesty’s Government…26 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social and Economic InequalitiesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that (1) social, and (2) economic, inequalities are addressed in their plans for economic recovery from the impact…26 Oct 2020HANSARDAlmshousesMy Lords, I declare my interests as stated in the register. The Church of England continues to provide excellent almshouse provision as a support to older people through its…22 Oct 2020HANSARDGeneral Synod (Remote Meetings) (Temporary Standing Orders) MeasureI thank the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Butler-Sloss, for her comments and for her work on the Ecclesiastical Committee. I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Bhatia, for his…22 Oct 2020HANSARDGeneral Synod (Remote Meetings) (Temporary Standing Orders) MeasureMy Lords, this Measure will enable the General Synod—the legislative body of the Church of England—to meet and conduct its business remotely. Current coronavirus restrictions mean…22 Oct 2020HANSARDGeneral Synod (Remote Meetings) (Temporary Standing Orders) MeasureThat this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the General Synod (Remote Meetings) (Temporary Standing Orders) Measure be…22 Oct 2020HANSARDPrisons: RemandMy Lords, is the Minister aware that many hundreds of remand prisoners in London prisons are now held for much longer periods than before Covid while waiting for a trial date? Her…21 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2020My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for the work that he and others are doing to make decisions at this very challenging time. The regulations we are debating relate to health…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, from my background as a former Chief Nursing Officer, I am aware of the difficult decisions that Her Majesty’s Government are required to make, as well as of the…20 Oct 2020HANSARDProject for the Registration of Children as British Citizens v Home OfficeMy Lords, the judgment in December 2019 highlighted that the Home Office application fee to register a British citizen was £1,012 for children, even though the Home Office…19 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Mental HealthMy Lords, the Government are providing NHS staff with free access to online therapy and group counselling sessions, among other things, which is much needed and very welcome. Can…01 Jul 2020HANSARDHospitals: Patient SafetyThe report recently published by the Institute for Public Policy Research, Care F it for C arers , found that half our healthcare workers have said that their mental health has…21 May 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, I thank the Minister for allowing this virtual debate. Almost two years ago, the Windrush scandal astounded this country. The hostile environment policy operated by the…06 May 2020HANSARDHousing: New HomesMy Lords, will the Minister say whether the Government are planning to look at different versions of what affordability might mean in relation to housing? I am sure noble Lords…27 Feb 2020HANSARDNHS and Social Care: StaffingMy Lords, I am sure the Minister knows that safety is about not just numbers but the continuing development and supervision of nurses and midwives. Can she comment on what the…15 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak during this debate on Her Majesty’s gracious Speech. I note my interests, which I have declared, and I will limit my comments…09 Jan 2020HANSARDHealth Service Safety Investigations Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak at this Second Reading. I declare my interests as set out in the register. I too am grateful for briefings from the Library,…29 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, many noble Lords will know that I have a background in health, and I continue to be a great supporter of the National Health Service, so they will not be surprised when…22 Oct 2019HANSARDRural Economy (Rural Economy Committee Report)My Lords, you may well ask what the Bishop of London is doing adding her voice to a debate on our strategy for the rural economy. Despite having spent most of my adult life in…08 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. Will he confirm how many organisations are currently receiving funding for the asylum, migration and integration…08 Oct 2019