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Entered the House of Lords on 20 January 2025

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  • 80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan - Motion to Take Note 9 May 2025

    My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to participate in what has been a most moving and inspiring debate. I give my congratulations in particular to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Peterborough on a wonderful maiden speech, and I welcome her. It is always good to have another former youth and children’s worker in the House. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Housing,...
  • Tobacco and Vapes Bill - Second Reading 23 Apr 2025

    My Lords, I greatly appreciate the comments of my noble friends and noble Lords across the House. I am particularly grateful for the introduction by my noble friend the Minister. As someone who has spent a good part of my life working with young people, I support the Bill. In contrast to the noble Lord, Lord Strathcarron, I wish to focus my remarks on the measures that protect children from...
  • Funerals: Death Certificate Delays - Question 3 Apr 2025

    My Lords, I point to my entry in the register of interests as an Anglican priest. I am particularly glad that my noble friend the Minister mentioned the challenges for faith communities and the important role that ministers of religion have not only in conducting funerals but in supporting families with grief and loss. Obviously, a delay to those things can cause family stress and tension....

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