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Watch as #HouseofLords questions UK government action on coup in Myanmar | House of Lords
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- Watch as #HouseofLords questions UK government action on coup in Myanmar | House of Lords
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- 41:30
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On 11 February 2021, in response to a government statement on Myanmar, House of Lords members pressed government on action to help with the current political situation in Myanmar.
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- How will the government support the UK shellfish industry? | 9 February 2021 | House of Lords
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- 11:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Watch as members of the House of Lords press government on the ban on shellfish exports from the UK to the EU.
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- LGBT+ History Month with Lord Cashman and healthy ageing with Lord Patel | House of Lords Podcast
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- 47:07
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- It's LGBT+ History Month in February and we are joined by actor, campaigner and politician Lord Cashman on the podcast. He talks about his life and journey to the Lords, fighting for equality and founding Stonewall with colleagues including Sir Ian McKellen, and how he works to make a difference as a member of the House of Lords. We also hear his thoughts on the new Channel 4 drama It's a Sin, written by Russell T Davies.
We are also joined in this episode by Lord Patel, Chair of the Lords Science and Technology Committee. He talks to us about why the UK is missing its targets for health ageing and what more needs to be done to ensure we all live longer, healthier lives.
Plus Amy and Matt explore what has been happening in the House of Lords since we last met, including the recall of both Houses on 30 December to pass a new law in a single day.
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- Lords press government on mandatory hotel quarantine for UK travellers | House of Lords
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- 16:12
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) pressed the government on their plans to implement a mandatory hotel quarantine for all travellers arriving in the United Kingdom. Members discussed the length of time hotel quarantine would require and the how effective vaccines are against new strains of the virus.
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- Lords questions to government on #HolocaustMemorialDay | 27 January 2021 | House of Lords
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- 10:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- On #HolocaustMemorialDay, Lord Holmes of Richmond (Conservative), questioned the government on its plans to improve education about the Holocaust in schools to promote tolerance and combat racism. Members discussed methods to capture survivor testimonies and the importance of transparency when teaching difficult subjects.
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- Lords raise concerns over forced labour of Uighur Muslims in Xinjiang | House of Lords
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- 40:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- On 19 January 2021, members of the House of Lords questioned government action on forced labour of the #Uighur Muslims in the Chinese region of Xinjiang.
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- Lords quiz government on COVID-19 vaccines | 20 January 2021 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 12:26
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Lord Cormack (Conservative) asked the government what plans they have in place to ensure that no one has to wait more than three months for a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. Members discussed lessons learned from the first rollout of vaccines, and prioritising front line health staff in hospitals and care homes when administering the vaccine.
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- Lords quiz government on reinstating the ‘Everybody In’ scheme | House of Lords | 11 January 2020
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- 16:00
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat) asked the government a ‘private notice question’ on reinstating the ‘Everybody In’ scheme in England to provide shelter for homeless people during the current national lockdown. Members discussed including asylum seekers and refugees in any plans to provide shelter for the homeless during the pandemic, plus evictions over rent arrears contributing to homelessness.
A Private Notice Question is an urgent, topical question that the Lord Speaker can grant to a member to ask the government on any day the House of Lords sits.
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- Lords press government on the quality of free school meals parcels | House of Lords |14 January 2021
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- 15:34
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Lord Watson of Invergowrie (Labour) asked the government a 'private notice question' on what steps they are taking to monitor the quality of food parcels currently being supplied to families in lieu of free school meals. Members discussed the option of offering parents cash over vouchers, and the need for a review into child poverty. #FreeSchoolMeals #MarcusRashford
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- Lords committee calls on government to do more on healthy ageing | House of Lords
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The Lords Science and Technology Committee has called for government action on its healthy ageing targets.
The committee has found that new science and the UK’s role as a leader in drug development have potential to improve healthy ageing and benefit individuals and the NHS. The committee has also found, however, that inequalities in healthy life expectancy are stark, multi-morbidity is increasing and COVID-19 has further highlighted concerns.
Find out more https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/193/science-and-technology-committee-lords/news/138469/concerted-government-effort-could-improve-health-in-old-age-finds-lords-committee/
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- House of Lords Sitting 30 December 2020 | House of Lords
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- 11:54:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The House of Lords will sit on 30 December 2020 to consider new Coronavirus regulations and the European Union (Future Relationship) Bill. This follows a recall of the House by the Lord Speaker.
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- Lords quiz government on freight industry delays | 17 December 2020 | House of Lords
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- 10:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) questioned the government on arrangements to ensure that delays at ports and airports are avoided. Members discussed topics including funding for additional passport checkpoints in Dover port to reduce lorry queues on Kent motorways, plus government arrangements for ports on the west coast of England and Scotland for the provision of goods travelling to Northern Ireland.
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- Lord Teverson and Baroness Campbell of Surbiton | House of Lords Podcast | December part 2
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- 48:50
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- In part 2 of our December podcast, we hear from Lord Teverson, chair of the EU Environment Sub-Committee, about his work on the EU and the environment plus why fisheries and chlorinated chicken have been big subjects in Brexit negotiations.
We also continue our interviews for Disability History Month with Baroness Campbell of Surbiton. Jane Campbell is a lifelong disability rights campaigner and we hear about her journey from protesting on Westminster Bridge to the House of Lords, and what more can be done for disability rights today.
Read a transcript and subscribe to our podcast at https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/house-of-lords-podcast/episode-2-part-1/house-of-lords-podcast-episode-2-part-2/
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- Lords questions to government on #HumanRightsDay | 10 December 2020 | House of Lords
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- 11:24
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- On 10 December, Baroness Anelay of St Johns asked the government what plans it had to take part in and promote United Nations International Human Rights Day. Members discussed ensuring support for human rights defenders are built into all Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office priority campaigns and providing legal protections to trans people in the UK.
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- Meet Baroness Grey-Thompson and the Legislation Office | House of Lords Podcast | December part 1
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- 36:29
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- We have so much to share with you this month that we are releasing this episode in two parts.
In this episode, hear from Olivia about how the Lords Legislation Office works and what it feels like to take on a role that dates back hundreds of years.
We also speak to Tanni Grey-Thompson, Baroness Grey-Thompson, about her career, her role in the Lords, campaigning for disability rights and getting people in the UK active.
In part 2, coming next week, we’ll continue our Disability History Month theme with Baroness Campbell of Surbiton and also speak to Lord Teverson about the EU, the environment and fisheries.
Want to find out more about topics in this episode? - Read about the process of changing the Agriculture Bill in the Lords - Read more from members about Disability History Month
Read a transcript for this episode https://www.parliament.uk/business/lords/house-of-lords-podcast/episode-2-part-1/
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- Lords continues to press government over conflict in Tigray | 2 December 2020 | House of Lords
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- 10:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- On 2 December 2020, Lord Alton of Liverpool asked a follow up question to his recent enquiry into the conflict in the Ethiopian region of Tigray:
Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) questioned the government about the situation in the northern Tigray region of Ethiopia. Members discussed topics including access to Tigray for UK diplomats and UK discussions with the UN, the African Union and the EU to neutralise further conflict in the region.
#Ethiopia #Tigray
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- Lords questions to government on #WorldAidsDay | House of Lords | 1 December 2020
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- 18:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- For World Aids Day 2020, members questioned government on its work to combat HIV and AIDS in the UK and beyond.
Baroness Barker (Liberal Democrat) quizzed the government about ending HIV transmissions by 2030. Members discussed methods to improve the uptake of HIV testing, introducing a system of opt-out testing and increasing the UK’s contribution to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS.
Lord Cashman (Non-affiliated) questioned the government on the impact pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is having on new HIV transmissions and what steps are being taken to ensure that there is sufficient access to that treatment. Members discussed expanding access to PrEP in other healthcare settings such as gender clinics and maternity units, ensuring all local authorities have access and increasing the awareness of PrEP amongst women and the BAME community.
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- Lords raise concerns over conflict in Tigray | House of Lords | 24 November 2020
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- 16:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) asked the government an urgent question on the war in the Ethiopian province of Tigray and government plans to coordinate international action. Members discussed topics including mass migration from Ethiopia, the UK’s commitments to the genocide convention and the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund.
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- Lords quiz government on spread of COVID-19 at universities | House of Lords | 16 November 2020
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- 10:20
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Lord Storey (Liberal Democrat) quizzed the government on the impact on the spread of COVID-19 caused by students returning to universities. Members discussed topics including unused student accommodation costs and the potential for mass testing.
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- Public Services: lessons from COVID-19 | House of Lords
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- 1:56
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The House of Lords Public Services Committee has launched its new report 'A critical juncture for Public Services: lessons from COVID-19':
Watch committee Chair Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top introduce their findings.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/430/public-services-committee/news/123559/lessons-from-covid19-major-report-on-public-services-launched/
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- Responding to a pandemic | House of Lords Podcast | November
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- 54:12
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Like everyone, the House of Lords has needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has included doing things differently but also scrutinising the UK response to coronavirus and the lessons we need to learn.
In this episode, Amy and Matt speak to the Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler about his role and the House of Lords. They also speak to Deputy Speaker Baroness McIntosh of Hudnall and Government Whip Baroness Penn about how work in the chamber of the Lords has changed, and to Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top about what work the committee she chairs, the Public Services Committee, is doing to investigate lessons learned from the pandemic.
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- How is life online impacting your wellbeing? | House of Lords COVID-19 Committee
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The House of Lords COVID-19 Committee has launched a new inquiry into the impact of increased digitalisation of our work and personal lives caused by the pandemic. In this video, Baroness Lane-Fox, Chair of the committee, explains more.
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- Lords challenges government on NHS Test and Trace privacy implications | 20 October 2020
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- 10:36
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Labour) asked a ‘private notice question’ on the COVID-19: Test and Trace system. Members discussed topics including making the privacy implications clear to the public and how personal data being handled by the police will be stored.
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- Lords urges government to protect renters during pandemic | House of Lords | 13 October 2020
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- 10:52
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Baroness Grender (Liberal Democrat) presses the government on ensuring no renter who has lost income due to coronavirus will be forced out of their home. Members discuss building more social housing and producing a government funded financial package to pay off rent arrears built up as a result of coronavirus.
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- UK Internal Market Bill second reading - day two | House of Lords
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- 1:28:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The UK Internal Market Bill continues its debate on the key principles and purpose of the bill on Tuesday 20 October.
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- UK Internal Market Bill Second Reading | House of Lords
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- 9:15:05
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- The UK Internal Market Bill begins its stages in the Lords on 19 October with a debate on the key principles and purpose of the bill.
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9:13:05 End of the session
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- Lords raise concerns over conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh | House of Lords | 7 October 2020
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- 11:04
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Baroness Falkner of Margravine (Crossbench) questioned government on conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Members discussed subjects including the UK’s discussions with Nato and other like-minded countries to encourage a ceasefire in the region.
#NagornoKarabakh
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- Lords press government on Net Zero emissions targets| 1 October 2020 | House of Lords
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- 10:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Baroness Hayman (Crossbench) questioned the government on whether the upcoming review into meeting net zero emissions will take into account the additional benefits from the investments needed to reach net zero. Members discussed subjects including discussions with the devolved administrations on targets, diminishing green spaces in industrial cities, a review of agriculture and domestic food production, and a green recovery post-COVID.
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- Libraries Week 2020: Treasures of the Lords Library | House of Lords
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- 6:05
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords Library provides impartial research and information services to Members of the House of Lords, their staff and the staff of the House. The Library also holds a collection of historic books and pamphlets. This video tells the story of two of our historic items: our copy of the Magna Carta, and a collection of original pamphlets satirising the Queen Caroline affair.
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- Lords challenges government on Internal Market Bill | House of Lords | 10 September 2020
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- 16:23
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
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- Lord Falconer of Thoroton (Labour) asked a Private Notice Question (an urgent question) on the Internal Market Bill and the Northern Ireland Protocol.
Members discussed topics including international treaty obligations and the UK's global reputation.
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- Title
- Government urged to tackle childhood obesity | House of Lords | 2 September 2020
- Runtime
- 10:21
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Lord Dubs (Labour) presses the government on action to fight childhood obesity.
Members discussed subjects including multinational companies profiting from unhealthy product sales, educating families to encourage behavioural change, and the importance of school nurses.
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- Title
- House of Lords: A second opinion | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:32
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The UK Parliament is made up of two separate Houses: the House of Commons and the House of Lords. They both have to agree for a new law to be made. The House of Lords is UK Parliament’s second chamber. The Lords provide a second opinion in Parliament, sometimes reaching different conclusions from the Commons, asking them to think again.
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- Title
- Political Situation in Hong Kong | House of Lords | 21 July 2020
- Runtime
- 10:58
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat) quizzed the government about the political situation in Hong Kong.
Members discussed the persecution of minorities in China, the suppression of peaceful protests by the Chinese government, and the Sino-British agreement.
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- Title
- Employment for young people in a post-COVID-19 environment | House of Lords | 20 July 2020
- Runtime
- 11:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Lord Aberdare (Crossbench) asked the government about ensuring young people are prepared for work in a post-COVID-19 environment.
Members discussed topics including renewing careers advice guidance to reflect the current jobs market, prioritising apprenticeships and the importance of foreign language skills.
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- Title
- A message from the Lord Speaker on VJ Day 75 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, shares some thoughts on the 75th anniversary of VJ Day on in 2020.
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- Supplies of PPE for hospitals and care homes | House of Lords | 16 July 2020
- Runtime
- 11:03
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Baroness Andrews (Labour) questioned the government on its plans to ensure adequate PPE is in place for a second wave of COVID-19.
Members debated topics including wider preparations for a second wave and minimising cross-infection for health workers who visit multiple locations.
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- Title
- Universal Credit isn't working | Economic Affairs Committee | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Lords Economic Affairs Committee has published its new report into Universal Credit today.
Watch this introduction from committee Chair, Lord Forsyth of Drumlean, and then find out more and read the full report at https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/175/economic-affairs-committee/
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- Title
- Hungry for Change: Fixing the Failures in Food | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:54
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Lord Krebs, Chair of the Food, Poverty, Health and Environment Committee introduces their new report on UK food poverty.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/408/food-poverty-health-and-environment-committee/
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- Title
- Gambling Harm - Time for Action | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:14
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- In a new report, the House of Lords Gambling Industry Committee have called for government to take tougher action on problem gambling and regulating the industry.
In this video, Lord Grade of Yarmouth introduces the report.
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- Title
- Covid-19 Committee - Call for evidence | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The newly formed House of Lords Covid-19 Committee has launched its first inquiry and they want to hear from you. In this video, the committee chair Baroness Lane-Fox of Soho, explains how you can get involved.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/460/covid19-committee/
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- Title
- Digital technology and the resurrection of trust | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:25
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The House of Lords Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee has published a new report, warning that the UK Government should act immediately to deal with a ‘pandemic of misinformation’ that poses an existential threat to our democracy and way of life.
This short video explores the findings and recommendations from the report.
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- Title
- Lord Puttnam introduces the Digital Technology and the Resurrection of Trust report | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:22
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Lord Puttnam, chair of the Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee, introduces their new report Digital Technology and the Resurrection of Trust.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/407/democracy-and-digital-technologies-committee/
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- Title
- How will remote votes work in the House of Lords?
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- Members of the House of Lords are expected to vote online for the first time on Monday 15 June.
Online voting enables members to examine and shape legislation whether taking part in the chamber or remotely.
Watch this video to see the process for an online vote.
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- Title
- VE Day 75 - A message from the Lord Speaker | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 4:08
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- The Lord Speaker, Lord Fowler, shares a message on the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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- Title
- Private Notice Question | Virtual Proceeding | 29 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 14:45
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of the Private Notice Question asked in the House of Lords, held as a virtual proceeding on Wednesday 29 April 2020.
Read the full transcript on Lords Hansard: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2020-04-29
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- Title
- Oral Questions | Virtual Proceeding | 29 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 45:51
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of Oral Questions in the House of Lords, held as a virtual proceeding on Wednesday 29 April 2020.
For a full list of questions, and a link to the Hansard transcript of the session when available, visit: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/april1/lords-qs-29-april/
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- Title
- Statement Repeat: Covid-19 Update | Virtual Proceeding | 23 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:03:33
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of the statement repeat held as a virtual proceeding on 23 April 2020. The statement is titled Covid-19 Update and was read by Lord Bethell.
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- Title
- Debate: Impact of Covid-19 on prisoners | Virtual Proceeding | 23 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 1:04:17
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of the question for short debate on the impact of Covid-19 on prisoners and rehabilitation programmes. This debate was put forward by Lord German.
Find out more about this debate: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/april1/lords-discusses-covid-19-impact-on-prisoners/
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- Title
- Debate: Care in light of Covid-19 | Virtual Proceeding | 23 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 2:57:05
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of the general debate on the delivery of home and social care in light of Covid-19. This debate was put forward by Baroness Wheeler.
Find out more about this debate: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/april1/lords-discuss-delivery-of-social-and-home-care/
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- Title
- Private Notice Question Virtual Proceeding | 23 April 2020 | House of Lords
- Runtime
- 12:06
- Date posted
- 6 years ago
- Description
- This is an audio recording of the Private Notice Question in the House of Lords, held as a virtual proceeding on Thursday 23 April 2020. The question, asked by Baroness Smith of Basildon, is titled Covid-19: PPE.
For a full list of questions asked are available, visit: https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2020/april1/lords-oral-questions-on-23-april/
Read the transcript: https://hansard.parliament.uk/Lords/2020-04-23/debates/68955752-4F00-42AA-B8D0-466FE7FB393E/Covid-19PersonalProtectiveEquipment
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