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HANSARDIranian Regime: British CitizensMy Lords, I thank my right reverend friend the Bishop of Chelmsford for tabling this debate and for the sensitive way in which she has introduced it. I add to hers my best wishes…27 Feb 2025HANSARDProstate Cancer: National Screening ProgrammeMy Lords, I declare an interest, in that just a year ago I was unexpectedly and rapidly diagnosed with prostate cancer and received wonderful treatment from the NHS, to which I…27 Feb 2025HANSARDProstate Cancer: National Screening ProgrammeTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce a national screening programme for prostate cancer.27 Feb 2025HANSARDBus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak in particular to Amendment 49 in the names of the noble Baronesses, Lady Pidgeon and Lady Grey-Thompson, and the noble Lord, Lord Hampton, as well as…13 Feb 2025HANSARDE-scootersThe theme of this Question seems to be public safety. I noticed that last week two fires were reported in London due to lithium battery failures, one in an e-scooter and one in an…13 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Levy Regulations 2025My Lords, I declare my interest as a member of Peers for Gambling Reform. I congratulate the Minister on today’s announcement, which is very welcome as this is a major health…12 Feb 2025HANSARDEconomic Growth: Public SpendingMy Lords, there is great concern in the charitable sector about these increases. Can the Minister tell us whether His Majesty’s Government are monitoring the effect on the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDLocal Government: Electoral QuotasMy Lords, to build on that question, there is a lot of concern in rural areas that where they are to be added to a large unitary authority which is dominated by an urban area,…11 Feb 2025HANSARDIsrael and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesReports coming out of the country show the desperate need to get not only aid but medical supplies there. I pay tribute to His Majesty’s Government for all that they have done so…10 Feb 2025HANSARDNational Cancer PlanMy Lords, a year ago this very afternoon, this very moment, I was in a surgery having a radical prostatectomy. I pay tribute to Professor Vasdev and his amazing team at Lister…10 Feb 2025HANSARDAvian InfluenzaMy Lords, research is absolutely fundamental at this point as we monitor what is going on and its very worrying effects. What are His Majesty’s Government doing to support centres…04 Feb 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityMy Lords, youth mobility schemes are a topical subject in this Parliament at the moment. A Private Member’s Bill on this very subject is making its way through the other place,…30 Jan 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityMy Lords, I thank all Members of your Lordships’ House for their contributions to this debate, which has been wide-ranging and fascinating. I particularly congratulate the noble…30 Jan 2025HANSARDEurope: Youth MobilityThat this House takes note of the case for a new youth mobility scheme with European countries.30 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate Change: Support for FarmersTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following reports that the United Kingdom faces shortages of broccoli and cauliflower this spring, what steps they are taking to support farmers…23 Jan 2025HANSARDClimate Change: Support for FarmersMy Lords, I declare my interest as president of the Rural Coalition. I thank those Members of your Lordships’ House who have signed up to engage today on what I believe is an…23 Jan 2025HANSARDFoot and Mouth DiseaseI congratulate Defra on the decisive action it has taken. I, too, have memories of the former outbreaks, travelling with my father to farms where what happened was devastating.…16 Jan 2025HANSARDLocal Government ReorganisationMy Lords, it looks as if the provisional local government finance settlement for 2025-26 will disadvantage rural areas, with the removal of the rural services delivery grant…16 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Historic BuildingsMy Lords, the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme comes to an end in April. It represents a group of buildings that host hundreds of thousands of weddings, baptisms and…14 Jan 2025HANSARDListed Historic BuildingsTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following Historic England’s publication of the latest Heritage at Risk Register, what plans they have to ensure adequate support for listed…14 Jan 2025