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HANSARDEarly Release Prisoners: Preventing Homelessness and Rough SleepingMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Farmer, for securing this important debate, not least because it brings together two of my long-term concerns—homelessness and the…16 Jul 2026HANSARDBusiness HiringMy Lords, the area of Greater Manchester, which is largely coterminous with my diocese, has been showing better growth and better employment figures than most other parts of the…14 Jul 2026HANSARDClimate Change: Housing Insurability, Mortgage Lending and Financial ResilienceMy Lords, yesterday the Church of England General Synod reaffirmed its commitment to net zero. Back when we were first looking into that, I remember sitting down with the chief…13 Jul 2026HANSARDInternational Marine Protected Area: Sargasso SeaTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to support the establishment of an international marine protected area in the Sargasso Sea under the Global Ocean Treaty.06 Jul 2026HANSARDInternational Marine Protected Area: Sargasso SeaI thank the Minster for her Answer; I am comforted by it. It is well documented that networks of ecologically connected MPAs deliver greater conservation benefits. Will the…06 Jul 2026HANSARDClimate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Deben, on matters of climate change. The way he spoke with such passion and wisdom is an example of this House at its…29 Jun 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum: AppealsMy Lords, picking up on the point about training, can the Minister tell us what support will be available and what training will be offered to the adjudicators around religious…29 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, I, too, support all the amendments in this group, but I will limit my remarks to Amendment 80, to which I have added my name. I note that I appear to be the only man to…29 Jun 2026HANSARDPuberty Blockers Trial: ConsentWould the Minister agree that the scientific trials are the best way to try to remove this from the culture wars that are so damning this particular topic?25 Jun 2026HANSARDClergy Conduct MeasureThat this House do direct that, in accordance with the Church of England Assembly (Powers) Act 1919, the Clergy Conduct Measure be presented to His Majesty for the Royal Assent.24 Jun 2026HANSARDClergy Conduct MeasureMy Lords, the Clergy Conduct Measure is a vital part of the Church of England’s ongoing reform of clergy discipline and safeguarding. During the passage of this Measure through…24 Jun 2026HANSARDClergy Conduct MeasureI thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this short debate and for the questions that have been raised. I particularly thank the noble and learned Baroness, Lady…24 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a great honour to follow the noble Baroness., Lady Tyler. As I listened to her speech, I was crossing off most of the things that I was going to say, because she…22 Jun 2026HANSARDGrooming Gangs: Independent InquiryMy Lords, does the Minister agree that some of the most vulnerable young people are those who are in care. Too often, we see young people put in care homes many hundreds of miles…22 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, I support Amendment 28, to which I have added my name. As we have heard, the amendment would require the FCA to establish a framework assessing banks’ and building…22 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register. As with all my colleagues on these Benches—not that there seem to be many of them here today—my stipend, pension…08 Jun 2026HANSARDChildren’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships StrategyMy Lords, from these Benches, I also warmly welcome what is in the strategy. Enabling children in care to sustain or make long-lasting relationships is absolutely crucial. When it…08 Jun 2026HANSARDAffordable Housing: Young PeopleMy Lords, young people under 35 who require support for their housing get only the shared accommodation rate of benefits, yet they are often disproportionately the people who have…08 Jun 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic ResponseMy Lords, as this debate has continued, I have become increasingly concerned that the phrase “Middle East” in the title is referring to somewhere between Nottinghamshire in the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Housing Bill [HL]My Lords, it is always daunting to follow the noble Lord, Lord Best, on a matter to do with housing. I begin by declaring my interest: I am the chair of the Church Housing…01 Jun 2026