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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, we have had a powerful and moving debate. This debate, as ever, is your Lordships’ House at its best, and it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson, who…13 Feb 2025HANSARDClonoe InquestMy Lords, I totally agree with the noble Baroness’s comments, especially with regard to the appalling actions that we saw in the terrorist atrocities that happened during the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDClonoe InquestI thank the noble Lord for his service as a politician in Northern Ireland during the Troubles and for what he continues to do in support of delivering justice for those who were…12 Feb 2025HANSARDClonoe InquestI thank the noble Lord for his remarks. We owe a huge debt to our Armed Forces, the vast majority of whom served in Northern Ireland with distinction and many of whom made the…12 Feb 2025HANSARDClonoe InquestMy Lords, we are very clear about the retention and recruitment challenges that the Armed Forces have had. We saw that during the previous Administration, and the noble Lord and I…12 Feb 2025HANSARDClonoe InquestMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for her question. I stand in awe of everything that the many people in this Chamber who have been affected by terrorism, like her, continue to…12 Feb 2025HANSARDClonoe InquestMy Lords, I have spoken about the specific findings. I assure the noble Baroness that the MoD is carefully considering them, and we are providing welfare and legal support.12 Feb 2025HANSARDClonoe InquestI thank the noble Baroness for her question. I talked about the victims of the Troubles; I appreciate that she has also had an anniversary in recent days. I will make sure that…12 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, just to confirm, the noble Lord will be speaking after the Minister.10 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillI am sorry have to say to the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley, that the time limit is 10 minutes for him. If he could bring his remarks to an end, the House would be very grateful.05 Feb 2025HANSARDCommunity Radio Order 2025That the draft Order laid before the House on 10 December 2024 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 3 February.05 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, the amendment leading the group was moved by the noble Lord, Lord Sandhurst, so he should have replied and he must formally withdraw it.03 Feb 2025HANSARDOffice for StudentsMy Lords, what a genuinely engaging debate—I am also going for “joyful” today. I thank noble Lords for their congratulations. I am having a very good day, even if my…30 Jan 2025HANSARDOffice for StudentsThank you. It is quite nice to be on the other side. FE colleges form an essential part of the HE landscape. We are very aware of the burden on colleges that are regulated by a…30 Jan 2025HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]My Lords, I remind all Members of your Lordships’ House that we are to be comradely— although that is probably not the appropriate language. The use of language and how we refer…29 Jan 2025HANSARDRoyal Albert Hall Bill [HL]My Lords, I ask the noble Lord to bring his speech to an end. Because of the length of the interventions I tried to give additional leeway, but we are now exceeding our time and I…29 Jan 2025HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 11 November 2024 be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 20 January .21 Jan 2025HANSARDHigher Education Regulatory ApproachMy Lords—21 Jan 2025HANSARDHigher Education Regulatory ApproachI appreciate those clarifications, but I remind your Lordships’ House that this is questions on a Statement, not additional statements.21 Jan 2025HANSARDHigher Education Regulatory ApproachThe Minister has to answer the question.21 Jan 2025