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Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 14 Jul 2025
Advertising Restrictions on Less Healthy Food

"My Lords, in 2007, foods high in fats and sugar were banned during children’s TV broadcasting. Children are still obese, so that did not work, but it did affect children’s programming. What are the Government doing to promote ways for children to eat healthily that are affordable and environmentally sustainable …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I am overjoyed to introduce this important Bill to your Lordships’ House. I thank the Government Chief Whip, the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, for ensuring that there was time for the debate today; I am most grateful to him. I also thank the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, for …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]

"That the Bill be now read a second time...."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 04 Jul 2025
Still-Birth (Definition) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken on this important issue. I also thank the Public Bill Office and the Library for their support and guidance; I am most grateful to them.

I commend the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Guildford for sharing his personal experiences …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 19 Jun 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"My Lords, Amendments 168, 228, 376 and 377 concern child performances and sporting activities. I declare my interest as per the register.

On Amendment 168, there is no system in place to safeguard and protect children’s earnings from financial abuse when they are engaged in performances, paid sport or modelling …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 19 Jun 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"My Lords, I support Amendment 152 from the noble Baroness, Lady Lister, to which I have put my name. I declare an interest as vice-president of the children’s charity, Barnardo’s.

Currently, nearly one in 10 children in care is an unaccompanied asylum seeker. While their immigration status remains uncertain they …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Jun 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"My Lords, I support the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester’s Amendment 164 to introduce a national offer for child care leavers. This is strongly recommended by Barnardo’s because this amendment would end the postcode lottery of support for care leavers and help remove barriers to opportunity. Each year …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 12 Jun 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill

"My Lords, I support two amendments in this group, in the names of the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, Amendment 99, and the noble Lord, Lord Young of Cookham, Amendment 100, both of which I have put my name to.

With more than 80,000 children in care, the highest figure on …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 11 Jun 2025
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]

"My Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron. I rise to support the noble Lord’s Motion A1. I declare my interest as per the register.

It is with deep sadness that, once again, I am speaking on this issue, which continues to feel like a …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Wed 11 Jun 2025
Online Abuse: Protection for Children

"My Lords, I thank the Minister for that Answer. A recent NSPCC report highlights how the design of social media platforms is enabling the abuse, exploitation and harassment of girls. Girls are disproportionately at risk, with only 9% of them feeling safe in online spaces. The report shows how the …..."
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