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HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the TroublesThe noble and right reverend Lord speaks much more eloquently than I ever could. There is very little that I can say to him that has not been said before at this Dispatch Box and…05 Dec 2024HANSARDRetail Crime: EffectsMy Lords, there is limited time in the debate. There is a set time of two hours, so I ask noble Lords to please stick to the time limit.05 Dec 2024HANSARDRespect Orders and Anti-social BehaviourMy Lords, Back-Bench questions will follow shortly. The Minister has not yet finished.03 Dec 2024HANSARDBail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024That the draft Order laid before the House on 17 October be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 28 November .02 Dec 2024HANSARDBail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024That the Grand Committee do consider the Bail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024.28 Nov 2024HANSARDBail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024My Lords, I beg to move that the draft order, which was laid on 21 October 2024, be approved. This order is the result of collaborative working between the two Governments in…28 Nov 2024HANSARDBail and Release from Custody (Scotland) Act 2023 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2024I thank the noble Lord—I was going to say “noble Lords”—for his contribution to the debate and for his questions. I also put on record my thanks to the Civil Service, which works…28 Nov 2024HANSARDSchools: Mobile PhonesMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Kidron, for opening this debate on the increasing interest in mobile phones-free schools and the move towards mobile phone-free school…28 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsThat threw me, my Lords. I am assured that they will be recognised through their combined authority and will be able to attend future meetings. I will come back to the right…27 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsThe inaugural Council of the Nations and Regions met on 11 October in Edinburgh to discuss growth and investment. On 17 October, the UK Government published the terms of reference…27 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsThe Deputy Prime Minister chaired the first leaders’ council on 24 October, where she vowed to forge a new relationship based on honesty and respect between central and local…27 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsThat is at the nub of the creation of the Council of the Nations and Regions. It is about making sure that we deliver for every corner of the country, that we do not just reset…27 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsMy Lords, we have no current plans to review the Barnett formula.27 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsMy Lords, there will be an English devolution Bill, and I thank my noble friend for the work that he has done for decades on devolution. The White Paper is soon to be published.…27 Nov 2024HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy Lords, I live in a place where 73% voted to leave. This Government have been very clear on our approach to Brexit and its clear impact on Northern Ireland. We need to make…27 Nov 2024HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy Lords, before I answer the Question, I will take a moment to share my sympathies with all those who have been affected by flooding as a result of Storm Bert over the weekend.…27 Nov 2024HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy Lords, this Government believe that Northern Ireland is a core part of the United Kingdom. As regards our commitments and those made in Safeguarding the Union , we are not…27 Nov 2024HANSARDNorthern IrelandThis is a priority for this Government and we will work at pace, especially on the veterinary medicines issue. We have established a working group, which continues to advise the…27 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsMy Lords, the Council of the Nations and Regions is one vehicle where the Heads of Government meet, but we have regular conversations with all First Ministers, especially the…27 Nov 2024HANSARDCouncil of the Nations and RegionsI thank my noble friend for her support. The Deputy Prime Minister is fully committed to empowering mayors and combined authorities, and we are working with local leaders from…27 Nov 2024