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HANSARDEarly Years Provision: Bell ReviewMy Lords, in his review, Sir David Bell looked at the attainment gap between children from less privileged and more privileged backgrounds. Can the Government commit to ensuring…21 Oct 2024HANSARDUN Sustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, I too am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord McConnell, for securing this debate in advance of the Budget, which is due to be delivered in a fortnight’s time. Undoubtedly,…17 Oct 2024HANSARDOnline Safety Legislation: Abuse on Social MediaMy Lords, I recognise absolutely the urgency and importance of legislation in this area, but does the Minister agree that equally important is the work of tackling the prejudice…05 Sept 2024HANSARDPakistan: UK AidMy Lords, I, too, am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for securing this debate, and I commend his tireless campaigning over the years for the UK to defend and support the…25 Apr 2024HANSARDIndia: Democratic FreedomsMy Lords, the number of acts of religiously motivated violence against Christians in India has increased almost every year since 2014, from 147 to 687 in 2023. Last year, over 500…14 Mar 2024HANSARDEarnings: Mothers and FathersMy Lords, the same report from Pregnant Then Screwed also found that a significant proportion of new fathers and secondary parents simply cannot afford to take their full…13 Mar 2024HANSARDCarers: National StrategyThe Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care, based on conversations with many unpaid carers, recommended that there should be a “New Deal” for carers including restorative…12 Mar 2024HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, I support this group of amendments and it is a pleasure to follow noble Lords and benefit from their considerable wisdom—I am in awe of the learning and wisdom on…12 Mar 2024HANSARDLow and Middle-income Countries: Debt RestructuringMy Lords, as a country we carry a weighty moral debt to many low and middle-income countries, given our history. This moral debt is borne by business as well as government, and…12 Mar 2024HANSARDPrioritising Early Childhood: Academy of Medical Sciences ReportMy Lords, there is strong evidence that in the early 2000s increases in child benefits led to an increase in the amount parents spent on fruit and vegetables and books and toys…11 Mar 2024HANSARDSudan: DarfurMy Lords, the Archbishop of Khartoum has been forced to leave his home, along with his family and many of his people; they are now living in exile in Port Sudan. The Church of…29 Feb 2024HANSARDClimate Change: Impact on Developing NationsMy Lords, I too am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, for the opportunity to debate this hugely significant subject. I too am looking forward to the maiden speech by…11 Jan 2024HANSARDAbraham AccordsMy Lords, I add my thanks to the noble Lord, Lord Polak, for securing this short debate and my admiration and gratitude to all those who have supported and championed the Abraham…14 Sept 2023HANSARDSupported HousingMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness for securing this debate and bringing to the Committee’s attention the excellent report by Imogen Blood and the University of York…30 Mar 2023HANSARDCarer’s Leave BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak in wholehearted support of this Bill. It has been a pleasure to hear other speeches and to receive briefings on this significant area of our common…03 Mar 2023HANSARDPreparing for Extreme Risks (RARPC Report)My Lords, I, too, am grateful for the Select Committee’s work in tackling such an important subject and, in particular, I concur with the authors’ recognition that, “the UK must…12 Jan 2023HANSARDUK Asylum and Refugee PolicyMy Lords, it is a privilege to make my maiden speech in this most important debate. I am grateful to my most reverend friend the Archbishop of Canterbury for putting forward this…09 Dec 2022