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HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillWith Parliament. I am glad to be able to assist, even at this hour. I turn to the points made by the noble Earl, Lord Devon. The noble Earl has raised an important point that was…09 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I am ever so sorry. Can the noble Lord clarify what is happening in terms of the next stage of the Bill? I think the noble Lord might be repeating some of his opening…09 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillNoble Lords will be disappointed that I do not have a line from the Box on one thing, so they may have to bear with me. I thank noble Lords for this surprisingly short debate on…09 Jul 2025HANSARDFujitsu: Government ContractsThe noble Baroness is absolutely correct that the tools now exist because of the Procurement Act 2023. They came into effect on 25 February this year. But the process the noble…09 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, Amendment 17 is identical to Amendment 35 tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, in Committee. There was a lively debate on this proposal in Committee, as we have also…09 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillI am not sure that I completely agree with the noble Earl but, in order to continue at this point and to give him the answers that he seeks from the Government, I am going to move…09 Jul 2025HANSARDFujitsu: Government ContractsMy Lords, the impact of the Horizon scandal on postmasters and their families has been horrendous. The Government are determined to hold those responsible to account and will…09 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I am ever so sorry, but given the hour, I thought it would be helpful to remind noble Lords that this is Report and any interventions need to be short, please.09 Jul 2025HANSARDFujitsu: Government ContractsI thank my noble friend for the work he has done and for his ongoing participation in the Horizon compensation schemes. I agree that all noble Lords should review the 17 cases Sir…09 Jul 2025HANSARDFujitsu: Government ContractsMy noble friend makes the most important of points, which is about the impact on people, and the victims of the Horizon scandal, a lot of which we heard yet again yesterday. It…09 Jul 2025HANSARDFujitsu: Government ContractsI want to put on record my personal thanks for the work that the noble Lord did in getting us to this point. Even with yesterday’s report, we would not have got as far as we have…09 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, Amendment 21 tabled by the noble Viscount, Lord Thurso, is similar to his amendment in Committee. With regard to a term limit of 20 years, it may be of interest to your…09 Jul 2025HANSARDData Centres: Energy and Water ConsumptionMy Lords, there is time to hear from both noble Lords. We will start with the Labour Party.08 Jul 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, in order to fix our current technological challenges, we require a temporary adjournment. The House will therefore adjourn during pleasure for five minutes. We will…08 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Constitution: Oversight and Responsibility (Report from the Constitution Committee)My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lady Drake for securing this excellent and informative debate, and for her time spent chairing the Constitution Committee, during which it…04 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Constitution: Oversight and Responsibility (Report from the Constitution Committee)I am going to say yes, and we will see how much trouble I have just got myself in.04 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Constitution: Oversight and Responsibility (Report from the Constitution Committee)The noble Lord is absolutely right and probably just saved me from myself—I would have got in trouble. This is very clearly an executive document, as he was party to, but this…04 Jul 2025HANSARDUK Constitution: Oversight and Responsibility (Report from the Constitution Committee)I absolutely did, but I think on this occasion we can suggest that this Government are very clear in their commitment to the rule of law and the people who are in post. There was…04 Jul 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, this has been a genuinely interesting debate, and I thank the noble Lords, Lord Newby and Lord Brady, for tabling their amendments. First, I reassure the noble Lord,…02 Jul 2025HANSARDJustice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2025That the draft Order laid before the House on 6 May be approved. Relevant document: 26th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. Considered in Grand Committee on…02 Jul 2025