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HANSARDSue Gray ReportMy Lords, I thank the Leader for all she has done so far. I spend time talking to children, and sometimes they cut to the chase. Last week, year 6 children in primary schools said…31 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I am trying to imagine how it could ever be in the best interests of a child born and raised in this country not to be given the right to be a citizen of this country.…27 Jan 2022HANSARDBurundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021I thank the Minister for giving way. I asked about the interaction with our continued overseas aid. I recognise that he will not have the answer, but I would be grateful if he…19 Jan 2022HANSARDBurundi (Sanctions) Regulations 2021My Lords, I rise to make some comments—I should probably explain why a bishop is doing so. I have been a regular visitor to Burundi since 2000. I have made a number of visits,…19 Jan 2022HANSARDDWP: Support for Larger FamiliesI thank the Minister for her response. According to the benefit changes and large families research carried out by the Child Poverty Action Group with the Universities of York and…11 Jan 2022HANSARDDWP: Support for Larger FamiliesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the adequacy of support offered by the Department for Work and Pensions to larger families.11 Jan 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillI declare my interests as a member of the RAMP Project and a trustee of Reset, as laid out in the register. This Bill will raise strong views across the Chamber, as already…05 Jan 2022HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine DonationsIn the light of the new omicron variant that has dominated the news over the weekend, my colleague Archbishop Thabo Makgoba of Cape Town urged those of us in rich countries to do…29 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillThat is exactly what it says in the paperwork we have.10 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill10 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I am moving the amendment in the name of my friend the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Gloucester, with her permission, as she is, sadly, unable to be here. I…10 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI thank the Minister for his substantive and indeed substantial reply. The right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Gloucester will certainly read Hansard carefully and decide whether…10 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I speak on behalf of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Derby on this occasion, who could not be here today. I add my support to Amendments 198, 199, 200 and 201,…10 Nov 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I begin by noting the simple courtesy that has been expressed so far during the debate today. We know that humanity at its best always wants the best for the people we…22 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]21 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, this is my first opportunity to welcome the Minister to her new role, and, indeed, the noble Baroness, Lady Chisholm, to hers. In my own role as chair of the National…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]I am very grateful to the Minister for her responses and for clarifying the situation. I am very concerned in particular about the gap that exists between now and 2025; come 2025,…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 45, tabled in my name, and I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for supporting it. As Members will be only too aware, the £20…21 Oct 2021HANSARDNet Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings StrategyIt is obviously the evening to get a second go. Yesterday, the Transition Pathway Initiative launched the Global Climate Transition Centre, which will be a key part of the COP 26…20 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Plan BMy Lords, I have a daughter who works in A&E in a London hospital who simply says, “Please will you make people act responsibly once again?” It costs us absolutely nothing. We…20 Oct 2021