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31 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDPorts and Airports: QueuesMy Lords, whatever the causes may be for queues as they arise at ports and airports, the people working there can come under great pressure as those queues and stress levels rise.…28 Mar 2023HANSARDBlack and Minority-ethnic Children: Police Strip-searchesMy Lords, I declare an interest as vice-chair of the Children’s Society. I join other noble Lords in expressing horror at the findings of the Children’s Commissioner’s report. It…27 Mar 2023HANSARDCharitable Sector: Food ProvisionMy Lords, 80% of our churches currently support food banks. The Food 4 Thought Alliance was set up to respond to the immediate needs of people in Derby at the start of the Covid…27 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I am glad that today we have the opportunity to consider the health and well-being dimensions of planning. It is my view that development planning cannot be truly…27 Mar 2023HANSARDEconomy: The Growth Plan 2022My Lords, it is a pleasure to join other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Baroness, Lady Gohir, on her maiden speech, which was delivered with such authority and clarity on…10 Oct 2022HANSARDSocial Care: ChildrenTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the Independent Review of Children’s Social Care , published on 23 May; and what plans they have to make…22 Jun 2022HANSARDSocial Care: ChildrenI thank the noble Baroness for her Answer. Today, 100 young people in the care system met Members of your Lordships’ House and the other place to express their views on how the…22 Jun 2022HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I add my voice to those who have already welcomed this Bill and thank the Minister for the Government’s responses so far. I support all the amendments in this group but…01 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Recovery StrategiesMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, for securing this vital debate. The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the life of every child in this country. Many of their…11 Jun 2020HANSARDChildren: Exposure to Harmful ContentMy Lords, I echo the concern about the Government’s lack of progress in introducing the measures outlined in their online harms White Paper. The BBFC report found that children…11 Jun 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, Jesus said, “seek first the Kingdom of God”, and in your Lordships’ House, I have caught glimpses of that kingdom: in the warm welcome, in the kind advice of officers…06 May 2020