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HANSARDRetailers: CashMy Lords, this is a problem that particularly affects rural areas, where there are far fewer cash-dispensing machines. Also, there are many parts of rural areas where there is no…15 Dec 2022HANSARDHealth: MalnutritionMy Lords, food banks across my diocese are reporting a huge increase in need and a huge decrease in the amount of food being donated, simply because of the cost of living crisis.…14 Dec 2022HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationMy Lords, there are a number of aspects of this Statement which I welcome, not least that there are going to be increased numbers of people processing and that the aim is to…14 Dec 2022HANSARDProtection of Media FreedomMy Lords, following China’s banning of the BBC World News channel, what advice has been given, as has been given in countries such as Russia, on the use of VPNs and ways around…08 Dec 2022HANSARDBBC World ServiceMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for tabling this debate, and for his excellent exposition of the impact and importance of the BBC World Service. The BBC World…01 Dec 2022HANSARDAnti-lockdown Protest in Shanghai: Arrest and Assault of Edward LawrenceMy Lords, what attempts are His Majesty’s Government making to work with our partners in the UN to build an international consensus, so that China, which is seeking to raise its…01 Dec 2022HANSARDUkraine: Russian Drone AttacksTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of Russia’s use of drone attacks against Ukraine.29 Nov 2022HANSARDUkraine: Russian Drone AttacksI thank the Minister for her Answer. The use of these drones is deeply worrying for everybody right across the world. Will His Majesty’s Government take a lead in international…29 Nov 2022HANSARDHumanist MarriagesMy Lords, those of us on this Bench in principle have no problem at all with humanist weddings. Does the Minister agree that the best way forward is the one that has been alluded…29 Nov 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]My Lords, there have been a number of occasions in recent years when this House has debated its make-up, its processes of nomination and its role. The test of any Bill to reform…18 Nov 2022HANSARDStock MarketsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of Paris overtaking London as Europe’s most valuable stock market.17 Nov 2022HANSARDStock MarketsMy Lords, I totally accept that there are various people trying to analyse the levels of trading—although it was a wake-up call last year when on some grounds Amsterdam was seen…17 Nov 2022HANSARDHuman Rights: ChinaMy Lords, I approach this debate with a great deal of reticence and, indeed, almost reluctance. I have long admired China and the Chinese people, although one should of course…17 Nov 2022HANSARDHuman Rights: ChinaTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of allegations of human rights abuses in China.17 Nov 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: AccommodationMy Lords, of course we are delighted at the hard work that the people at Manston are putting into this, but there is a very serious problem indeed. Just a few days ago, I had an…15 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP 27My Lords, is the Minister able to confirm that the pledges for international climate finance are not being taken from the ODA budgets?15 Nov 2022HANSARDSewage DischargesMy Lords, this is not just causing devastation in our rivers—not least in our wonderful chalk streams in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire in my diocese—it is also a public health…14 Nov 2022HANSARDFinancial Markets: StabilityMy Lords, we are living in challenging times, with inflation rates at a 40-year high. Turbulence in the financial markets, with higher interest rates and larger mortgage payments,…03 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, I think many of us in this debate will have a feeling of déjà vu. No matter how many pieces of legislation come through here granting the police additional powers, it…01 Nov 2022HANSARDEducation: PhilosophyMy Lords, it is not only about critical thinking; we need to have a place where those ideas can be exchanged, which is about free speech. I understand that the University of…01 Nov 2022