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HANSARDFertility Treatment RegulationMy Lords, I recognise the depth of expertise in this Chamber and that my background is not a scientific one. However, it is incumbent on us all to engage in these crucial issues,…04 Jun 2026HANSARDDeclining Birth RatesMy Lords, as we have heard, declining birth rates carry profound economic and social consequences. The story of human origins in the Book of Genesis begins with a God-given…04 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, as the Church of England’s lead bishop for housing, I commend the measures in the gracious Speech that will improve different parts of our housing system. The housing…20 May 2026HANSARDRefugee Movements: LebanonTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of refugee movements following Israeli military action against Hezbollah in Lebanon.19 Mar 2026HANSARDRefugee Movements: LebanonI am grateful to the Minister for that response, and particularly for his call for de-escalation in the conflict. I imagine that many of us are shocked by the Israeli Defence…19 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, some of your Lordships will know of my personal interest in this topic, having experienced at first hand something of the brutality of the Iranian regime. While I…02 Mar 2026HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I declare my interests as per the register. I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord German, and the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for their support as signatories and for…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI am very grateful to the Minister for giving way. On the question of children, the Minister has just said the policy does not apply to children under 10. What is the logic for…11 Nov 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillI am grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions and for engaging in the debate. Forgive me, I am not going to name individuals, but all the contributions—both those for…11 Nov 2025HANSARDGenome Screening: Newborn InfantsWhen will the House have the opportunity to debate this policy for whole-genome sequencing with all its details, given that it has such weighty and far-reaching implications for…18 Sept 2025HANSARDUndocumented MigrantsMy Lords, Home Office analysis of the factors that influence where people claim asylum highlights that the presence of family exerts a particularly strong effect on decisions on…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I speak in support of Amendment 464 knowing that, had my right reverend friend the Bishop of Lincoln been in his place, he would very much have wanted to contribute to…16 Sept 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, sadly, my noble friend the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Gloucester is unable to be here to speak to Amendment 482 in her name. This amendment, which I support…16 Sept 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am pleased to support the Private Member’s Bill of the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, on asylum support and her Amendments 1 and 2, which would enable the Government to…13 Jun 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]I am sorry, but I am really confused, because what the noble Lord has said conflates two issues: those who have not been given leave to remain and those who have and for whom…13 Jun 2025HANSARDPrivate Rented Sector: Affordable RentsMy Lords, one consequence of sustained high rents in the private sector is the conversion of family homes into HMOs. Are the Government monitoring this trend, and what action are…27 Feb 2025HANSARDBreakfast Clubs: Early AdoptersMy Lords, like many other noble Lords, I welcome this Statement. How will the Government ensure that breakfast clubs will be accessible to learners with special educational needs…27 Feb 2025HANSARDIranian Regime: British CitizensTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they are making to reduce the number of British citizens being held by the Iranian regime.27 Feb 2025HANSARDIranian Regime: British CitizensMy Lords, I am grateful that time has been allocated to this debate and I look forward to the range of contributions, as well as to the Minister’s response. I declare my personal…27 Feb 2025