"That this House takes note of the report by the Children’s Commissioner for England, On measuring the number of vulnerable children in England, published in July...." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech
"My Lords, I apologise to the House for not speaking from my usual place. Unfortunately, my back and the rest of me are not getting on very well together at the moment, although it is only temporary. I thank Black Rod’s office, our marvellous attendants and the usual offices for …..." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech
"I thank the Minister for that reply. He has been a Member of the House for such a short time that I must congratulate him on quickly learning the ability to sidestep questions that Members put in debates, but I think a little longer will prove that Members are also …..." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech
"My Lords, I join with others in thanking my noble friend Lord Robertson for this debate today and for introducing such wide-ranging coverage of the issues that we face. I was not at all surprised that he included personnel in that. As the very new chairman of the Armed Forces’ …..." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech
"My Lords, the UK’s university and research sector is hugely successful, nationally and internationally. That is why so many EU and international students come to the UK. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Rock, for reminding us that so many of our universities figure in the standings globally; I also …..." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech
"My Lords, although it is repetitive, I too thank my noble friend Lord Soley for achieving this very interesting debate. I declare my interest as a member of Nottingham University Council. There will probably be Members in the Chamber today who attended one of the 45 events that Nottingham University …..." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech
"My Lords, we are about half way through this Second Reading and it has already been demonstrated why the Government were right to start the Bill in this House. If we get it right, the practical knowledge, experience and expertise around the House will help make this a Bill that …..." Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde - View Speech
"My Lords, I declare an interest as a member of the council of Nottingham University. We have heard two good, interesting maiden speeches, which have been a huge contribution to this wide-ranging debate.