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HANSARDImports from EU to UK: Grace PeriodMy Lords, it is striking that none of the problems raised is anything to do with the Minister or with the Government; it is all about Covid, the French, the Irish or the EU, but…16 Sept 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (EUC Report)I am sure they do. He urged realism and pragmatism, and encouraged dialogue, and he is obviously right on all those points. We used to hear a lot of talk about technological…13 Sept 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (EUC Report)Thank you, I feel like I should appeal for injury time or something. I was talking about the Government’s appetite for immediate gratification and was about to ask the Minister…13 Sept 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (EUC Report)I am sure that the lure of a cup of tea was probably greater than the speech that I am about to finish, or that the Minister will provide as well. The committees have done vital…13 Sept 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (EUC Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, especially as he ended on something of an optimistic note. There was not a lot of optimism in his contribution,…13 Sept 2021HANSARDCovid-19 (Public Services Committee Report)It is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, and I begin by echoing the thanks that she gave to my noble friend Lady Armstrong of Hill Top for her introduction to…22 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I thank the Minister for advance sight of his Statement. However, I was surprised to hear so much of its content on the radio this morning. We are both new to this…21 Jul 2021HANSARDBrexit Opportunities UnitOne of the problems that the Minister has is that he cannot even guarantee free trade within the United Kingdom at the moment. However, let us be positive. In referring to his new…19 Jul 2021HANSARDPost-Brexit Financial SettlementThe Minister negotiated at length to agree a formula for calculating the UK’s contribution. Whatever we think of the amount, there was some degree of transparency in this. In the…15 Jul 2021HANSARDIreland/Northern Ireland ProtocolYesterday, the Minister told the Northern Ireland Sub-Committee that in his view the protocol was causing societal disruption and weakening of identity, as well as trade friction.…15 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityMy Lords, it is vital that Jewish people in Northern Ireland can practise all aspects of their religion, including access to kosher food. It is deeply regrettable that the…14 Jul 2021HANSARDUK–Commonwealth Trading RelationshipMy Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate. I am grateful to the noble Lord for his welcoming me to the Front Bench; it is most gracious of him and is appreciated. His…08 Jul 2021HANSARDUK–Commonwealth Trading RelationshipI will soon conclude. We all share the objectives of deeper trade with the Commonwealth, but none of those objectives can be achieved while the majority of our fellow Commonwealth…08 Jul 2021HANSARDLivestock Feed: Processed Animal ProteinMy Lords, we all want to preserve the UK’s excellent reputation as producers of the highest quality and safety of food. What matters here is that we get a crystal-clear response…06 Jul 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021My Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to make my maiden speech while the House is considering such important matters, and also for the very warm welcome I have received…22 Mar 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsT6. It is just not possible to recognise the sacrifice and service of our armed forces in pay alone, but it is wrong that the salary of a new recruit is now worth over £1,000 a…21 Oct 2019HANSARDTurkish Incursion into Northern SyriaThe whole House will agree with the words that the Foreign Secretary spoke about the actions of Turkey, but the whole world knows that they are happening only because of a…15 Oct 2019HANSARD Racism in FootballI do not mind admitting that I am not a fan of football, but I am very proud of the fact that the world’s first black professional football player played for my home town in…15 Oct 2019HANSARDKnife Crime ProsecutionsYesterday, it was reported that knife crime in my relatively safe constituency has risen by 50%, which is extremely worrying, particularly for parents with teenage children in…08 Oct 2019HANSARD Domestic Abuse BillThere have been many days recently when I have not been particularly proud to be a Member of this House, but today I am intensely proud, particularly following that wonderful…02 Oct 2019