Scheduled Event -
Tuesday 10th March
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Lords -
Oral questions - Main Chamber
Raising awareness of dyscalculia among educators, including Special Educational Needs Coordinators, and ensuring dyscalculic pupils have specialist support
MP: Baroness BullSpeech in Lords Chamber - Tue 10 Feb 2026 Under-16s Energy Drinks Ban
"My Lords, the noble Baroness’s Answer referred to obesity. There is a risk of obesity from these high-sugar drinks, but caffeine is perhaps the bigger danger, particularly for smaller bodies, which cannot deal with the excessive caffeine. Are the Government monitoring the use of caffeine pouches that are now available, …..." Baroness Bull - View Speech
"My Lords, the right reverend Prelate is right to raise the role of faith-based organisations, but I wonder if the Minister is aware of the role of cultural organisations and cultural participation in reducing the impacts of child poverty. I think of personal and social networks, employability skills and self-confidence. …..." Baroness Bull - View Speech
"My Lords, I remind the House that the Question before the House is on Amendment 216 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Addington, so we must first deal with that before we return to Amendment 215...." Baroness Bull - View Speech
"I am grateful to the Minister for reiterating the Government’s commitment to the important role of the schools in providing high-quality, world-class training to these elite dancers and musicians. This intensity of training would not be appropriate nor possible in state schools, but the Government recognise the value of music …..." Baroness Bull - View Speech
"My Lords, early years education provides an ideal opportunity to screen for lifelong and specific learning difficulties such as dyscalculia, which, without intervention and adequate support, will have a significant impact on employment and education outcomes. Will the Government consider introducing early years screening for this condition, so that appropriate …..." Baroness Bull - View Speech