"My Lords, further to the excellent Question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Cryer, the chief constable of Greater Manchester does not need to wait for this report because he said that, as a matter of course, Israeli fans would be welcome to come and support their team in Greater …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 50 in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Goodman. It is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Carlile. I would not describe him as a nasty lawyer at all. The noble Lord is a Burnley fan. I …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to open this important debate on an issue that has caused concern for canal users up and down the country. Outdoor recreation is essential for people’s well-being and health. We want more people to get out and about and the tow-paths are fantastic open …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact that litter on canal towpaths owned and maintained by the Canal and River Trust is having on urban communities...." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"My Lords, I first came across dyscalculia as a young dad in school reports 25 years ago, when one of my children had an issue with mathematics. I noticed that his 2s, 3s, 5s, 7s and 9s were all the wrong way around. Is that not a very early and …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"My Lords, the Minister may recall that this time last year I asked a Question about pensioners who are coming up to the time when their pensions are ready to be drawn down, and they are looking forward to the 25% tax-free lump sum. Despite the noble Lord’s reassurances, thousands …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"My Lords, the Canal & River Trust has removed litter bins from the canal network throughout England and Wales, on the tow-paths. It has a statutory duty to manage litter in England and Wales. What assessment has the Minister made of the impact of water pollution on biodiversity and wildlife …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that helpful Answer. Artificial intelligence training courses already exist and, as the noble Lord said, there are many of them. British history provides a template to achieve a greater take-up for the wider population. In 1969 Harold Wilson established the Open University, a distance learning …..." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to accelerate AI training for the United Kingdom’s existing workforce...." Lord Evans of Rainow - View Speech
"My Lords, I will speak briefly to my noble friend Lord Lansley’s Amendment 236. This gives me an opportunity to pay tribute to my noble friend and his work in this House. I declare an interest as chairman of the Greater Cheshire Development Forum.