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HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025That the Grand Committee do consider the Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025.20 Jan 2025HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025My Lords, these regulations will ensure that those who remain eligible to be registered on the electoral register but did not respond to the last electoral canvass can remain…20 Jan 2025HANSARDAsylum Seekers: HotelsThere is some time.20 Jan 2025HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I thank the noble Lord and I am grateful to my mother for the values that she gave me.20 Jan 2025HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025I thank all noble Lords for their thoughtful consideration and input, as ever when we discuss matters pertaining to Northern Ireland. Building confidence in our electoral system…20 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryThe noble Baroness is right. Let us be clear—this is about the victims of the Troubles and giving their families and those still affected by the Troubles the answers they so…16 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryI thank my noble friend for her question. On 4 December, the Secretary of State laid a proposal for a draft remedial order in Parliament. This is the first step in correcting the…16 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryI thank the noble Lord for his question, and for his service with the UDR in Northern Ireland and as a politician. With regard to our engagement with the Government of Ireland, as…16 Jan 2025HANSARDArtificial Intelligence Opportunities Action PlanMy Lords, it is the turn of this side.16 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryI thank the noble Lord, not for his question but for his work in helping secure and continue peace in Northern Ireland. We are where we are today because of his work and that of…16 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryMy Lords, the UK Government have enormous sympathy for those killed, injured or bereaved as a result of the Troubles. I may be putting words into the noble Baroness’s mouth, but I…16 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryMy Lords, I have already touched on that last point and how we will deal with it. On next steps and protecting veterans, both the pain of those victims and the fear and concern of…16 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryI thank the noble Lord for his question. I think it would be helpful for people to appreciate what the Prime Minister actually said yesterday, which is that the legacy Act was…16 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryMy Lords, the Government are committed to building the confidence of victims and families in the work of the commission and to making timely progress so that they can obtain the…16 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords—06 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I am so sorry, but the Companion states that Back-Bench contributions are limited to 15 minutes.06 Jan 2025HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) BillMy Lords, I am so sorry, but the noble Lord has now spoken for over 15 minutes. I suggest that he bring his remarks to a close.06 Jan 2025HANSARDHome SchoolingMy Lords, there are many different parts to this. To answer the noble Baroness’s question, reforming social care is critical to giving hundreds of thousands of children and young…19 Dec 2024HANSARDHome SchoolingI personally agree very much with the noble Baroness but, in terms of what we are doing, this Government does not condone violence or abuse of children in any form, and there are…19 Dec 2024HANSARDHome SchoolingBefore I address the Question, I beg your Lordships’ indulgence as I would like to say a few words about Sara Sharif. On behalf of your Lordships’ House, I pay tribute to a…19 Dec 2024