"I am grateful to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Leeds for his tireless leadership on Sudan and for raising this debate. I first met him in a draughty circus tent at a Butlin’s holiday camp. I hasten to assure noble Lords that neither of us was employed as …..." Lord Rook - View Speech
"My Lords, I will keep this brief. I was not going to share this at this point because it is quite personal and because it takes a lot for me to counter the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews, for whom I have huge respect. She was the first person to invite …..." Lord Rook - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure any reformed national curriculum includes religious education in a form which promotes mutual understanding...." Lord Rook - View Speech
"I thank my noble friend for the Answer. My sons were privileged to go to Rutlish School, a diverse state comprehensive in south-west London with no religious affiliation. They received excellent religious education—in fact, it was compulsory until GCSE—that enhanced the community cohesion in a very diverse setting and, most …..." Lord Rook - View Speech
"My Lords, it is always a privilege to rise in this House, and it is a particular honour to contribute in a debate comprising the excellent maiden speech of my noble friend Lady Lloyd of Effra. I know all noble Lords will look forward with me to her contribution to …..." Lord Rook - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords for the sincerity and seriousness of the debate over these two days. It has been illuminating and moving to hear so many family stories and personal testimonies. I note my interest as a carer for my father, Roy, who suffers with …..." Lord Rook - View Speech
"My Lords, in asking this question, I point to my own interest as a carer. Given the long-term challenges in our adult social care system, I am sure that all of us welcome the Prime Minister’s creation of an Independent Commission on Adult Social Care, and I am sure that …..." Lord Rook - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend the Minister for her introduction and to noble Lords for what has already been a broad discussion. I look forward to hearing the maiden speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Shawcross-Wolfson, and to her contribution to your Lordships’ House in the …..." Lord Rook - View Speech
"My Lords, the Archbishops’ Commission on Reimagining Care identified a number of solutions to tackle the workforce challenges in adult social care. These included better pay, improved career progression and role redesign. Could the Minister outline some of the steps that the Government are taking to address low pay, and …..." Lord Rook - View Speech