"My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have made valuable contributions to this Private Member’s Bill as it has made its way through your Lordships’ House. When in government, we did indeed support a similar version of the Bill as proposed by Emma Lewell from the other place, which …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, Minister Murray in the other place is driving success for creative industries in Liverpool but relies on government funding. As we have just heard, the Arts Council has advised, quite rightly, that a mixed-economy model, which combines public funding and private investment, produces the optimum outcome. Is DCMS …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, while His Majesty’s loyal Opposition agree that these amendments are sensibly drafted and—as was highlighted by the noble Lord, Lord Storey—that the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Manchester clearly has the best interests of looked-after children in mind in wanting to see stronger duties placed on local …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, we thank the Minister for her clarification of the reasons behind these consequential amendments. They seem entirely reasonable, and His Majesty’s loyal Opposition support them...." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, the Gambling Commission report is clear: many children spend their money on gambling, and 31% of young people who saw gambling-related content on social media say influencers had advertised it. Whether it is loot boxes or social media, we now have a mountain of indisputable evidence. Children are …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, this is all happening on social media, so does the Minister agree with the largest union representing teachers in the UK on banning social media for under-16s?..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Storey, for his focus on bringing forward these amendments. They are obviously well intentioned, but His Majesty’s loyal Opposition harbour certain reservations. We of course recognise that safe- guarding arrangements should, wherever possible, be consistent across different childcare providers and settings. Many …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Coussins, and all noble Lords who have chosen to make valuable contributions on this subject. The recruitment and retention of modern language teachers, indeed of teachers in all subjects, is incredibly important. In an education setting, consistency and reliability are paramount and, …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, education experts are seeing children who have not experienced regular conversations, children who have not developed the listening skills needed for nursery and reception, and children with delayed motor skills. Excessive screen time is a key factor. Device usage in early years is incredibly damaging. Toilet-training is just …..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech
"My Lords, the Royal Navy does a brilliant job of helping to stop smugglers in various parts of the world. If the situation in Lithuania is cigarette smuggling, will the Government consider allowing our forces on the ground to assist with ending the illegal smuggling trade in the region?..." Earl of Effingham - View Speech