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HANSARDSale of KnivesMy Lords, as the Bishop of London, knife crime is of huge concern to me and a source of great sorrow. I thank the noble Baroness for her response regarding the “No Points”…08 Oct 2019HANSARDModern Slavery (Victim Support) BillI thank the Minister for her reply. Churches across the UK are providing some exceptional support to victims of modern-day slavery, such as Tamar at All Souls Church here in…07 Oct 2019HANSARDModern Slavery (Victim Support) BillTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to facilitate the enactment of the Modern Slavery (Victim Support) Bill within the next 12 months.07 Oct 2019HANSARDGP Services in Rural AreasMy Lords, I speak as a co-chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Rural Health and Social Care. Living now in a city, I know the challenge of rural health provision, but GP…02 Jul 2019HANSARDWorking-Age Disabled AdultsMy Lords, the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has recently stated that the UK was going backwards in terms of independent living and went on to say that it…24 Jun 2019HANSARDAir PollutionMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for her answers so far. Can I pick up the issue of children? As the Bishop of London, I am very grateful for the ultra-low emission zone being…08 Apr 2019HANSARDOnline HarmsMy Lords, I add my voice to those of my friends, the right reverend Prelates who sit on these Benches, who have welcomed this White Paper as a first step. Many of the platforms…08 Apr 2019HANSARDFlorence Nightingale: BicentenaryMy Lords, as the noble Baroness rightly said, Florence Nightingale not only cared for the sick and wounded but was a statistician, thus providing the foundation of our infection…28 Jan 2019HANSARDEducation: Art and DesignMy Lords, high-quality arts education as part of a broad curriculum has been shown not just to support our creative industries but to improve academic achievement and enable…17 Jan 2019