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HANSARDGambling Reform[ Inaudible ]—the IPPR estimates for the cost of problem gambling are between £270 million and £1.17 billion per annum, but there is evidence to suggest these are underestimates.…29 Jun 2021HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020My Lords, I too agree that there are occasions when these Magnitsky sanctions may be the best available option to us. However, the increased use of such sanctions is a worrying…24 Jun 2021HANSARDEvents Research ProgrammeMy Lords, the Church of England has adopted a clear policy on encouraging people to be vaccinated. However, at the same time, like many organisations, we cater for a variety of…23 Jun 2021HANSARDChild Trust Funds: People with a Learning DisabilityMy Lords, may I press the Minister a little further? What plans do the Government have to work with the providers of child trust funds to develop a proactive strategy to advertise…22 Jun 2021HANSARDHousing: New DevelopmentsMy Lords, there is a real risk that the proposed changes to the planning process could mean that fewer accessible homes are built for older and disabled people. Research from the…17 Jun 2021HANSARDEthiopiaI wonder if the Minister would comment on whether Her Majesty’s Government have been able to validate allegations that white phosphorus was used against civilians in Tigray,…15 Jun 2021HANSARDArmed Forces: Transition to Civilian LifeMy Lords, in the UK it is estimated that former Armed Forces personnel are eight times more likely to develop gambling problems than civilians. They suffer from higher rates of…15 Jun 2021HANSARDFood, Poverty, Health and the Environment Committee ReportMy Lords, I warmly welcome the former Archbishop of York, the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Sentamu, on behalf of these Benches and the whole House. It is a great privilege…10 Jun 2021HANSARDCoroners (Determination of Suicide) Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare my interest as a vice-president of Peers for Gambling Reform.09 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 Global Tax AgreementI congratulate the Chancellor and the Government on reaching this landmark agreement. It is a positive step towards a global level playing field and an end to the unjust practice…08 Jun 2021HANSARDG7 Global Tax AgreementTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the announcement of the G7 global tax agreement on 5 June, whether tech companies will pay more tax in the United Kingdom after the…08 Jun 2021HANSARDFire Safety: Leaseholder BankruptciesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the (1) current, and (2) future, incidence of leaseholder bankruptcies attributable to remedial fire safety works…24 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I too look forward to hearing the maiden speeches of the noble Lords, Lord Coaker and Lord Morse, but I want to start by congratulating the Minister on introducing the…17 May 2021HANSARDTower Blocks: CladdingMy Lords, the Government have said that it is not right for the taxpayer to bail out leaseholders, but taxpayers’ money through the building safety fund could be bailing out…12 May 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillWell, my Lords, here we are again. I do not want to detain your Lordships’ House for too long, because everything has been said several times already, but I want to make a few…27 Apr 2021HANSARDGambling: Early MortalityTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the research by Dr Naomi Muggleton linking gambling and early mortality, published in Nature Human Behaviour on 4 February, what plans…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillAt end insert “but do propose Amendment 4J in lieu—20 Apr 2021HANSARDGambling: Early MortalityI thank the Minister for her response. As the recent research suggests, gambling-related harm and problem gambling produce a negative result across a whole variety of indicators,…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I give notice of my intention to seek the opinion of the House when the time comes, and declare my interest as a vice-president of the LGA. When there is a crisis, we…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I am hugely grateful for the extraordinary range of speeches made today. I acknowledge what Her Majesty’s Government have done; I take the point that this is…20 Apr 2021