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HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseMy Lords, thankfully, the virus appears to be spreading slowly in most African countries, with Lesotho declaring its first case only last week. However, the World Bank forecasts…18 May 2020HANSARDHousing for the HomelessMy Lords, I applaud the achievement of accommodation having been offered to 90% of rough sleepers. The community collaboration that achieved this reflects the focus of the housing…14 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SchoolsI am grateful to the Minister and the Secretary of State for meeting me and the Church of England education team earlier in the week. The longer that children are learning from…14 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic PackageThe extension of the JRS is extremely welcome. Here in the north-east, we have a worryingly high infection rate and among the highest average death rates per capita. Will Her…13 May 2020HANSARDUniversal CreditI thank the noble Baroness for again highlighting how the benefit cap is trapping families in poverty. In light of the report published last week by the Church of England and CPAG…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: StrategyMy Lords, language matters. Loose language and sloppy images hinder, rather than help. We need to continue to suppress the coronavirus—learn to coexist with it—as eradication is a…12 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, we must consider this report in light of the global pandemic. Decisions about our future relationship with the EU must be informed by Covid-19, recognising our…12 May 2020HANSARDSchools: Relationships and Sex EducationMy Lords, I declare my interests as stated in the register as chair of the National Society. In November, the Church of England produced a charter to support schools in preparing…12 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, I congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Derby on her moving maiden speech. I am grateful for all she does to champion the voices of children. I want to…06 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Department for Work and Pensions UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement. I add my thanks to all those in DWP for the incredible amount of work that they are doing. I want to return to the…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: People Living in PovertyMy Lords, the Covid-19 crisis has amplified child poverty. The welcome measures that raised UC and increased LHA show that radical government action is possible, but they have…30 Apr 2020HANSARDImmigration: Refugee DoctorsMy Lords, it is important that Her Majesty’s Government give serious consideration to complementary pathways such as this for refugees to find sanctuary while they are…24 Feb 2020HANSARDTransport InfrastructureMy Lords, perhaps we might return to the north-east. The noble Lord, Lord Shipley, and I, along with many others, have argued previously that this infrastructure should have begun…11 Feb 2020HANSARDUniversal CreditMy Lords, can we honour the DWP staff for allowing the BBC in? Many of us look forward to seeing what comes out. They have been very brave; many departments do not do that. I…04 Feb 2020HANSARDNet MigrationMy Lords, while the MAC’s recommendation to reduce the salary cap to £26,500 is welcome, does the Minister agree that there has been a failure to recognise regional…03 Feb 2020HANSARDSocial MobilityMy Lords, I look forward to the maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Choudrey. Opportunity, aspiration and education are critical to all having the best chance of being socially…29 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I speak once more from these Benches, recognising that the argument has been made again and again. I am honoured to follow the noble Lord, Lord Kerr, and to concur with…21 Jan 2020HANSARDLow-income Families: Benefits FreezeMy Lords, in the coming years, the main driver in increasing child poverty will be the two-child limit. Low-income families are particularly detrimentally impacted by this. It is…13 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, initially I want to note how little reference there is in the gracious Speech to the needs of children, except in the realm of education. There is nothing about…07 Jan 2020HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 ReportMy Lords, I thank the Whips Office for understanding that my friend the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans cannot speak due to the change of time, and that I have been…31 Oct 2019