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9 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDSustainable Farming Incentive: Flood Prevention and Drought ResilienceMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that there are 28,000 agri-environment agreements which cease either this year or next, and the applicants must wait for agreements to expire…23 Apr 2026HANSARDCivil Preparedness for WarMy Lords, I add my gratitude to the noble Baroness, Lady Harris, for bringing this vital Question forward, and I declare my interest, having served for a brief while in chaplaincy…20 Apr 2026HANSARDYouth UnemploymentMy Lords, like other noble Peers, I warmly welcome this Statement. I notice an emphasis on technical skills in the Written Statement and the Statement the Minister has made. I…24 Mar 2026HANSARDPrisons: EducationI was encouraged by the Minister’s previous comments. I was going to ask about vocational education and whether the impact of that is being measured. Clearly, all education…24 Feb 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, this is an important and moving debate. It is an honour to speak in it and to follow some of the previous contributions. These amendments highlight the fact that…16 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, I agree with the Minister on the importance of stable government for the future of Venezuela. Could she advise the House on whether we are investing in diplomatic…07 Jan 2026HANSARDGraduate JobsMy Lords, I am grateful for the replies that the Minister has already given and for the work the Government are doing in this area. To pick up on the question of apprenticeships,…06 Jan 2026HANSARDToilet-training: Support for ParentsMy Lords, can the Minister comment on the way in which these hubs will relate to voluntary groups? I warmly welcome the Question, which seems important, and the introduction of…05 Jan 2026HANSARDSustainable Aviation Fuel BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their warm welcome, although I confess that sustainable aviation fuel was not a subject that I imagined I would be addressing when various noble…20 Nov 2025