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HANSARDChurch of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) MeasureThat this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure be presented to His…23 Jan 2024HANSARDChurch of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) MeasureMy Lords, I am grateful for the questions and comments, which have ranged widely and possibly beyond the Motion that we were initially addressing, which addressed the…23 Jan 2024HANSARDChurch of England Pensions (Application of Capital Funds) MeasureThat this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Church of England Pensions (Application of Capital Funds) Measure be…23 Jan 2024HANSARDImmigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2023My Lords, I am enormously grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, for bringing this debate to us. I underline my great support for everything that she said, as well as what…04 Dec 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhTo ask His Majesty’s Government what representations have been made to the government of the Republic of Azerbaijan concerning the military action against Nagorno-Karabakh.21 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, before the debate concludes, I speak briefly on behalf of my right reverend friend the Bishop of Bristol to record thanks to the noble Baroness, Lady Scott of Bybrook,…21 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I apologise for my misplaced enthusiasm in wanting to add to these thanks. I shall speak briefly on behalf of my right reverend friend the Bishop of Bristol to record…21 Sept 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhI thank the Minister for his response. Although we welcome the news of a ceasefire, we are still uncertain as to the intentions of Azerbaijan’s involvement in this area. We are…21 Sept 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I, too, am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Goldie, for introducing this debate and for the time that it gives us to rehearse the serious moral issues confronting us…21 Sept 2023HANSARDNursing Courses: Reduction in ApplicationsMy Lords, following on from the noble Lord who spoke about his university, the University of Chichester—in the diocese where I serve—is now developing practice-focused nursing…19 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I wish to speak in support of Amendment 63, which I had understood was tabled in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Taylor, but to which the noble Baroness, Lady…13 Jul 2023HANSARDTeacher VacanciesMy Lords, is the Minister willing to undertake to work with Ofsted to make inspection programmes and grading of schools a more positive experience for teachers? If teachers…13 Jul 2023HANSARDMissing Asylum Seeking Unaccompanied ChildrenMy Lords, our duty of care in the welfare of children is provided for in a number of ways: the Children Act is one, as is the routine of Ofsted inspections of schools and…10 Jul 2023HANSARDChild Vulnerability (Public Services Committee Report)My Lords, I am glad to follow the noble Lord, Lord Davies, in this debate. I am immensely grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Armstrong, and all those who have produced this…11 Jul 2022HANSARDBroadcasting Sector White PaperMy Lords, the Government’s Up N ext policy paper claims that “public service broadcasters … develop skills and talent, drive growth right across the creative industries”. Will the…11 Jul 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak on behalf of my colleague, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham, who regrets that he cannot be here to move the amendments in this group…15 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, the amendment in the name of the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington, has produced far more energy. I have to say, what I think is shared here is a concern that what…15 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]15 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak on behalf my colleague, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham, on his Amendment 51 and declare his interest as chair of the National Society. We tabled…13 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]13 Jun 2022