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HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Fox, for her comments. There are two things. I am very aware of the important statement that the Queen made in her Diamond…13 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]The points I am arguing reflect the experience and response, particularly that garnered by the National Society. It is on the basis of that that the rejection of these amendments…13 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak on behalf of my colleague the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham and declare his interest as chair of the National Society. I speak against Amendments…13 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I speak on behalf of my colleague, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham, and declare his interest as chair of the National Society. I speak very briefly…13 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]I beg leave to withdraw the amendment.13 Jun 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall speak on behalf of my colleague, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham, and declare his interest as chair of the National Society. I shall speak…13 Jun 2022HANSARDTravel Disruption at UK Airports and Ferry PortsMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Davies, for initiating this important debate. I speak from the experience of working to support the chaplaincy of Gatwick Airport—I…09 Jun 2022HANSARDDomestic Abuse VictimsMy Lords, we know that domestic abuse can be experienced across the gender divide and in every part of society, and that includes clergy households. Can the Minister say what…08 Jun 2022HANSARDUkrainian Asylum Seekers and RefugeesMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the number of Ukrainians currently here on economic or student visas who may soon be at risk of overstaying their visa and…07 Jun 2022HANSARDElectric Vehicles: Supporting AccessMy Lords, can the Minister indicate whether the Government will pay particular attention to promoting access to electric vehicles in rural areas, which are already disadvantaged…06 Jun 2022HANSARDNational Disability StrategyMy Lords, last year, the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report focused on health in coastal communities, noting higher levels of deprivation and disability in these locations.…10 Feb 2022HANSARDInternational DevelopmentMy Lords, parishes across England have links through the Anglican Communion with international communities where the issues of poverty, conflict and disease are most clearly felt.…08 Feb 2022HANSARDLevelling UpMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for the enthusiasm of his presentation but also for looking forward to the rest of this decade. I also want to speak about those…07 Feb 2022HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I feel constrained to begin with a theological view, as the noble Lord, Lord Lipsey, challenged us to do. It is simply this: in the Christian view, God does not inflict…22 Oct 2021HANSARDNational LotteryMy Lords, will the Minister undertake to review the abolition of the HLF grant for places of worship, which has resulted in congregations without financial resources finding it…14 Jul 2021HANSARDProcedure and PrivilegesMy Lords, my right reverend friend the Bishop of Birmingham, who is our convenor, regrets that he cannot attend today’s debate. As Bishop on duty, I offer some thoughts on behalf…13 Jul 2021HANSARDE-scootersMy Lords, e-scooters represent one of the dangers to cyclists in ever-increasing number using the cycle lanes. Will the Minister consequently ensure that consideration of a ban of…12 Jul 2021HANSARDDomestic AbuseMy Lords, can the Minister explain what action the Government are taking to respond specifically to the long-term emotional needs of children who are victims of domestic abuse?…24 Jul 2020HANSARDStudent LoansMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Bassam, has made a trenchant point about the presentation of these financial statements. The University of Chichester plans to reopen its school of…23 Jul 2020HANSARDBenefit Changes: Vulnerable PeopleMy Lords, I too am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Janke, for her introduction to this important debate, which touches on a subject that is the responsibility of us all. We…27 Jun 2019