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HANSARDVictims and Prisoners BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow noble Lords—and noble and learned Lords—and to benefit from their considerable wisdom on the matter at hand. I do not wish to repeat all that…21 May 2024HANSARDSouth AfricaI thank the Secretary of State for his Answer. In recognising South Africa’s significant role and potential as a global partner, does he agree that with a new Government there is…21 May 2024HANSARDSouth AfricaTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs what are his priorities for working with the government of South Africa after their forthcoming…21 May 2024HANSARDArmed Forces: Land War ReadinessMy Lords, there are 280 regular chaplains serving in the Armed Forces, including more than 150 from the Church of England, and they are working closely with the wider Church to…20 May 2024HANSARDChildren and Young People: Local Authority CareMy Lords, I too am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Laming, for bringing this important debate forward and for the very compelling case that he set out in his introduction. I am…18 Apr 2024HANSARDData Protection and Digital Information BillMy Lords, on behalf of these Benches, I too welcome the noble Lord, Lord de Clifford. I pay tribute to his maiden speech and thank him for his insightful and valuable contribution…19 Dec 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaI am grateful to the Minister for his comments so far. I want to raise two specific incidents with His Majesty’s Government that are of particular concern to these Benches. News…19 Dec 2023HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, like many places, Nottingham is suffering from the cost of living crisis, fuel and food poverty, a decline of social housing and a growing shortage of private rented…18 Dec 2023HANSARDNHS Waiting Times: Long-Term Sickness AbsenceMy Lords, the delays in treatment for long-term sickness do not just affect those returning to work but have a secondary impact on family life. Have the Government assessed the…19 Oct 2023HANSARDGaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital ExplosionI am grateful to the Minister for highlighting the very real connections that there are between the Anglican Church and the hospital. The Al-Ahli hospital is run by the Anglican…19 Oct 2023HANSARDCommunity Health Services: Waiting ListsMy Lords, in a recent survey of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services, over 90% agreed that unpaid carers are now coming forward with an increased level of need,…12 Jul 2023HANSARDFarming: SupportI thank the Minister for his kind words and thank the whole House for its concern following the tragic events in Nottingham last week. I thank the Minister for his Answer. I know…21 Jun 2023HANSARDFarming: SupportTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of whether the Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs has published sufficient detail in relation to…21 Jun 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, like others in this House I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Goldie, for tabling this debate. I wish to convey the apologies of my most reverend friend the Archbishop of…09 Feb 2023HANSARDSchool Buildings: Risk of CollapsingMy Lords, the latest guidance from the DfE on reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete requires regular visual surveys of school buildings. In my diocese in Nottinghamshire there…07 Feb 2023HANSARDChildren: Bereavement Support in SchoolsMy Lords, the Church of England educates over 1 million children in its schools and has produced highly accessible guidance and training for its school leaders on supporting…06 Feb 2023HANSARDChildren in Care: CAMHS Waiting TimesI thank the Minister for his Answer and declare an interest as a foster carer of more than 10 years. In my diocese, in Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire, 1,040 children and…05 Dec 2022HANSARDChildren in Care: CAMHS Waiting TimesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the length of the waiting times for children and young people in care who need to access the support of…05 Dec 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, in the absence of my right reverend friend the Bishop of St Albans, who is a signatory to Amendment 17 but unable to be present in the Chamber this afternoon, I am…16 Nov 2022HANSARDFood Insecurity in Developing Countries due to Blockade of Ukrainian PortsMy Lords, I begin by thanking fellow Members for their gracious welcome and expressing my gratitude to the parliamentary staff and officers who have so kindly supported my…21 Jul 2022