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HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I speak in place of my right reverend friend the Bishop of Derby, who sadly cannot be here today. She and I support this amendment, to which she has added her name. I…12 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I add my wholehearted support to this amendment. I am very grateful to the noble Lords, Lord Marks and Lord Ramsbotham, and the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, for their…10 Jan 2022HANSARDAuthors, Booksellers and Libraries: Economic RecoveryMy Lords, as pro-chancellor of the University of Gloucestershire I am very aware that during the time of pandemic there have been issues with ebooks relating to university…10 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I rise to support in particular Amendments 90H, 90J, 90K and 90L. As has been said, they are critical to ensuring that more vulnerable women are not drawn into the…10 Jan 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill15 Dec 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, in moving Amendment 85 I will speak also to the other amendments in my name in the group. I am very grateful for the support of the noble Lords, Lord Ponsonby and Lord…15 Dec 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I agree with much of what has been said. On Amendment 82A I reiterate what has been said, and I hope will be said later, about primary carers. We know the damage short…15 Dec 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIt is good to hear what the Minister has to say. Some of those points were things that I challenged when I talked about the mandatory comments on PSRs. It was good to hear the…15 Dec 2021HANSARDEarly Years InterventionsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the benefits of early years interventions on people’s welfare and social mobility later in life.01 Dec 2021HANSARDEarly Years InterventionsI am grateful to the noble Baroness for her Answer. Given the crucial lifelong impact of the early years on individuals, the economy and society, and that we spend so much time,…01 Dec 2021HANSARDOffenders: Pregnant WomenMy Lords, Committee on the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill was grateful to hear the Minister say on 1 November that “there has been a revolution, a real sea change, in…17 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I add my voice to those who have already spoken in favour of these amendments. I declare my interest as Anglican Bishop to Her Majesty’s Prisons. All the detail I was…15 Nov 2021HANSARDEducation: Teacher DeparturesMy Lords, in the discussion around this question there may be an assumption that we are focusing on key stages 1 and 2 and secondary schools, but, given that the most significant…03 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate this afternoon; it is now getting on for this evening. I am very aware of time and where we are in this group…01 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill01 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I am pleased to move this amendment, which has the support of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer, the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, and the noble Baroness, Lady Massey.…01 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I too add my support to the amendment moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Bertin. Many points have been covered, and I simply want to say that if the definition of serious…27 Oct 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the varied contributions heard today from noble and learned Lords, many of whom have vast experience in this area. I declare an interest as Anglican…14 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal CreditI am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler, for introducing this important debate, and I declare my interest as a trustee of Feeding Britain. I will focus my time on the…09 Sept 2021HANSARDDeprived AreasIn the light of Sir Michael Marmot’s report, will the Minister commit to providing an early opportunity for this House to debate the impact of Covid-19 on Her Majesty’s…01 Jul 2021