"My Lords, I support much of the Bill but will raise some issues about the schools part of it. We rightly emphasise the need for a broad and balanced curriculum, but we also need a broad and balanced education policy. It is clearly important to ensure that every school meets …..." Lord Aberdare - View Speech
"My Lords, I have no intention of opposing the amendments sent to us by the House of Commons. I regret the removal of the sole amendment passed by this House, which would, in my view, have given more time for Skills England to get its strategic work fully up and …..." Lord Aberdare - View Speech
"My Lords, it was a pleasure to serve on this committee, which was brilliantly chaired by the noble Lord, Lord Norton of Louth. I echo the tributes to our clerk and policy analyst.
The committee was set up against the background of widespread concern about the effectiveness of statutory inquiries—as …..." Lord Aberdare - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to widen the availability of electro- cardiogram screening to detect potential heart problems in young people engaging in sporting activities...." Lord Aberdare - View Speech
"My Lords, 12 young people die every week from sudden cardiac arrest—80% of them with no prior symptoms and no family history. Taking part in sport or exercise increases the risk by three times. A simple electrocardiogram, properly interpreted, can detect many of the life-threatening conditions. It is good news …..." Lord Aberdare - View Speech