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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 27 Oct 2022
Iran: Demonstrations

"My Lords, I pay tribute to my local bishop, the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans, for obtaining this important debate. I wish the new Minister well on his debut.

It is often said that fact is stranger than fiction. To follow the right reverend Prelate’s words, it …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 09 Sep 2021
Sports Participation in Schools

"Speedy access to a defibrillator saves lives. A decade ago, the budding sportsman Oliver King, aged 12, suffered a cardiac arrest during a swimming lesson and, sadly, passed away. It happened at my old school, King David High School in Liverpool, in the pool where I learned to swim. Oliver’s …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 22 Apr 2021
Covid-19: Pupil Referral Units

"My Lords, Stephen Lawrence’s memory should be for a blessing. I commend JW3’s Gateways programme, which provides integrated education and vocational provision for vulnerable young people and those experiencing mental health challenges within the Jewish community. Additionally, the trustees of JW3 should be congratulated, since they are in the process …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 01 Mar 2021
Education Return and Awarding Qualifications in 2021

"First, I congratulate the Government on making a clear Statement about public exams in good time. We all agree that school is the best place for children. Having watched the development of my five year-old granddaughter Sienna over the past year of lockdown, it is clear she needs to be …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 27 Jan 2021
Education: The Holocaust

"I thank my noble friend Lord Holmes for asking this Question on Holocaust Memorial Day. I praise Her Majesty’s Government and the department for their support for Holocaust education, but this Holocaust Memorial Day is different from any other Holocaust Memorial Day. The newly formed interfaith group Sharaka, or “partnership”, …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 08 Dec 2020
Exams and Accountability in 2021

"My Lords, I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Storey: teachers and support staff should be thanked for their professionalism and for the care they have shown in these challenging times. The Civil Service—the members of staff in the department—have also been working particularly hard in difficult times and they …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 08 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Pre-school Sector

"My Lords, one of my granddaughters, Carla, attended her nursery, Little Bicks in Mill Hill, this morning for the first time in three months. I pay tribute to the staff and management who have provided online activities throughout—my thanks especially for the very enjoyable weekly Zoom singalong with grandparents. Like …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 03 Jun 2020
Covid-19: Schools

"My Lords, so many individuals in the department and within schools are working positively and enthusiastically to ensure that children will be not only safe but educated. Sometimes, I wish the teaching unions would be as positive and enthusiastic. Can my noble friend the Minister confirm that the department has …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 12 May 2020
Schools: Relationships and Sex Education

"My Lords, I commend the department on producing sensitive and helpful guidance. The guidance makes it clear that from September, schools, in consultation with parents, will determine what is age-appropriate. Thus teaching explicitly about LGBT+ matters is not mandatory for primary schools. But current Ofsted guidance and the practice of …..."
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Written Question
Overseas Trade: Israel
Tuesday 28th March 2017

Asked by: Lord Polak (Conservative - Life peer)

Question to the Department for International Trade:

To ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Israel to strengthen UK–Israel trade; and what progress has been made in securing a UK–Israel trade deal to be implemented following the UK's exit from the EU.

Answered by Lord Price

The Prime Minister met the Israeli Prime Minister in February and agreed to establish a working group to continue the progress we have seen to date. We continue to liaise closely with the Israeli Government on strengthening our trading links, and I look forward to building on our strong trade relationship during my visit to Israel this week.