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HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillWe have been searching for some clue as to the criteria for what will be retained and what will be revoked, but we have not had any clarity—hence these hours of debate on safety…28 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, before the Minister sits down, I should like to ask him one question. He has addressed the issue of the sunset clause in different ways; we have different opinions about…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThe reason I raise this is because we are talking about the capacity of the Civil Service to do the things the Government are requiring of it. That challenge is infinitely greater…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, it is quite extraordinary that the noble Lord says that Parliament has been given power. We have been given no power. He has been in this House long enough to know that…23 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I have some sympathy with the noble Lord’s position, because, as he made clear at Second Reading—which we were delighted and a bit surprised by—he takes issue with the…23 Feb 2023HANSARDDisabled People: Impact from Policies and Spending CutsMy Lords, I take the Minister back to his answer on personal assistants. When we were taking evidence in the Adult Social Care Committee on the provision of personal assistants,…21 Feb 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, it is a great privilege to congratulate my noble friend on her marvellous maiden speech. It could not have been better. It was much anticipated, and she lived up to…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCommon Frameworks (Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee Report)My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to debate the latest report from the Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee and the Government’s response. I have been privileged to…02 Feb 2023HANSARDCommon Frameworks (Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the Minister for that splendid response. It was warm, sympathetic and very positive about the common frameworks, and it answered some of the questions we raised…02 Feb 2023HANSARDCommon Frameworks (Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee Report)That this House takes note of the Report from the Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee Common frameworks: an unfulfilled opportunity? (1st Report, HL Paper 41).02 Feb 2023HANSARDLocal Councils: 2023-24 BudgetsMy Lords, is the Minister aware that, in the first few months of last year, 2.2 million hours of adult social care were lost? This year, we have half a million people waiting for…25 Jan 2023HANSARDResidential LeaseholdersMy Lords—12 Jan 2023HANSARDResidential LeaseholdersMy Lords, I apologise to the right reverend Prelate. Can I press the Minister on the timetable? She said that she expects the Bill to be introduced before the end of this…12 Jan 2023HANSARDDemocracy Denied (DPRRC Report)My Lords, it is a great privilege to take part in this debate. It gives me an opportunity to pay tribute to the outstanding leadership of the noble Lords, Lord Blencathra and Lord…12 Jan 2023HANSARDCare Homes: StaffingMy Lords, the question has been put to the Minister already, but I want to put it again. Has he read the report of the Adult Social Care Select Committee, published in December,…11 Jan 2023HANSARDArts and Creative Industries StrategyMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow my noble friend’s speech, which was extraordinarily powerful and very moving. We are in his debt for securing this debate and for the case he…08 Dec 2022HANSARDMaternity and Neonatal ServicesMy Lords, one of the significant things about this devastating report is that it does not deal with a list of one-off recommendations, as previous reports have. It deals with…25 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, it has never been a greater privilege to be a part of this House and listen to some extraordinary speeches; they will last as long as this House does, I think. With…10 Sept 2022HANSARDHealthy Homes Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to the House for allowing me to speak in the gap. The noble Lord, Lord Crisp, will know how important and timely I think the Bill is because we have worked…15 Jul 2022HANSARDRestoration and RenewalMy Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate, and I am surprised to hear myself saying that. What pleasure there is comes from having more transparency in the past hour…13 Jul 2022