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HANSARDAntisemitismMy Lords, last autumn, Sheffield City Council entered into a faith and belief charter with local faith leaders, setting out our expectations of one another for mutual respect and…11 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportTo ask His Majesty’s Government what is the timeline for the publication of the evaluation report of the 56-day move-on period pilot for those granted refugee status.10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare my interest as a patron of the ASSIST charity in Sheffield.10 Jun 2026HANSARDRefugee Move-on Period Pilot Evaluation ReportI thank the Minister for his Answer and welcome the coincidental publication today of the evaluation. The conclusion of the report states that the “extension of the move on period…10 Jun 2026HANSARDFlood Detection and Prevention: Technological AssistanceTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the use of technological assistance for flood detection and prevention.19 Mar 2026HANSARDFlood Detection and Prevention: Technological AssistanceI am grateful to the Minister for that Answer. The severe flooding that we have experienced again this winter makes it clear that increasingly urgent further action is surely…19 Mar 2026HANSARDErasmus+ Eligibility: Asylum SeekersMy Lords, I am proud that both the University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University offer sanctuary scholarships to support talented students who have sought asylum in the…29 Jan 2026HANSARDYorkshire: Sustainable Water Management SolutionsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what evaluation they have made of sustainable water management solutions to address flooding events and protracted droughts in Yorkshire.28 Jan 2026HANSARDYorkshire: Sustainable Water Management SolutionsI thank the Minister for her response. Noble Lords will be aware of the increased frequency and severity of flood events across the UK in recent years. Communities I serve in…28 Jan 2026HANSARDCharities: Advancement of ReligionMy Lords, just two weeks ago, Sheffield City Council launched its faith and belief charter—a sort of service-level agreement between local faith communities and the local…26 Nov 2025HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, from these Benches, I join others in expressing deep appreciation and thanks to the Lord Speaker for his service to this House and assure him of our continued support in…16 Oct 2025HANSARDRefugee Family Reunion SchemeTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following the temporary suspension of new applications to a refugee family reunion scheme, what is the timeline for introducing a new route.14 Oct 2025HANSARDRefugee Family Reunion SchemeI thank the Minister for his response, but I will press him further. Recent research from Oxfam and the Refugee Council has found clear evidence of people turning to cross-channel…14 Oct 2025HANSARDAsylum Claims: Religious ConversionMy Lords, I declare an interest as patron of the ASSIST charity in Sheffield, which seeks to support refugees and asylum seekers. Is the Minister aware that the evidence provided…13 Oct 2025HANSARDBorder Security, Asylum and Immigration BillMy Lords, I will speak in support of three amendments in this group, one to which I have put my name and two to which the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Chelmsford has put…13 Oct 2025HANSARDRefugee Accommodation: Move-on PeriodTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the risks to social cohesion and the pressures on local councils and homelessness services presented by the…04 Sept 2025HANSARDRefugee Accommodation: Move-on PeriodMy Lords, in begging leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, I declare an interest as a patron of ASSIST Sheffield, a wonderful charity that seeks to…04 Sept 2025HANSARDRefugee Accommodation: Move-on PeriodI thank the Minister for his response, although my concerns are not entirely allayed. It is important to remember that those affected by move-on period policies have already been…04 Sept 2025HANSARDNHS and Social Care: Joint WorkingIn the light of the 2023 Hewitt review into integrated care systems, how are the Government building greater awareness of adult social care in the NHS workforce in order to enable…26 Jun 2025HANSARDYoung People: Sporting ActivitiesMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s investment of £100 million to upgrade sports facilities and improve access to sport for pupils with special educational needs and…24 Jun 2025