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HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank noble Lords for their comments. I will pick up on some of the points raised. First, I assure noble Lords that the working group looking at digital technologies and how we…25 Mar 2020HANSARDParliamentary Works Sponsor BodyThat Lord Best, Lord Carter of Coles, Lord Deighton and Baroness Scott of Needham Market be appointed as Parliamentary members, and that Brigid Janssen, Elizabeth Peace (chair),…23 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 10(6) ( Hereditary peers: by-elections ) be suspended until Tuesday 8 September.23 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat, in the event of the Coronavirus Bill having been brought from the House of Commons: (1) Standing Order 40(1) ( Arrangement of the Order Paper ) be dispensed with on Tuesday…23 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, this Motion will allow us to take all stages of the emergency Coronavirus Bill tomorrow and Wednesday. It will also allow the House to sit early, at noon, on both days,…23 Mar 2020HANSARDParliamentary Works Sponsor BodyMy Lords, this Motion appoints both the parliamentary and external members of the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body ahead of the commencement of the relevant sections of the…23 Mar 2020HANSARDDeputy Chairmen of CommitteesThat, until 21 July 2020, and notwithstanding the normal practice of the House, any member of the House may perform the duties of a Deputy Chairman without further motion.23 Mar 2020HANSARDDeputy Chairmen of CommitteesMy Lords, when the Lord Speaker made his personal statement on Thursday last week, he signalled that his team of Deputy Speakers would be further strengthened. This Motion will…23 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, this Motion will prevent the House having to hold any hereditary Peer by-elections for the time being. I am sorry not to see in his place the noble Lord, Lord Grocott.…23 Mar 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am sure noble Lords agree that this is a very sensible step in the circumstances. No doubt we will debate this matter further when we return to normal circumstances.23 Mar 2020HANSARDImmigration: Refugee DoctorsMy Lords, it is the turn of the Conservative Benches. If we get a short question, we shall hear from the Labour benches too.24 Feb 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat the debate on the motion in the name of Lord Hunt of Kings Heath set down for today shall be limited to 2¼ hours and that in the name of Lord Browne of Ladyton to 2¾ hours.06 Feb 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainI take the position of the Prime Minister.03 Feb 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainThere is no requirement for alignment under the withdrawal agreement, and the political declaration sets out our commitment to discuss open and fair competition as part of…03 Feb 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainWe have set out our negotiating mandate and what we intend to discuss with the EU in this WMS. That is the basis upon which we will be taking forward our discussions. What the…03 Feb 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainAs I responded to the noble Baroness, there is no requirement for alignment under the withdrawal agreement, and the political declaration sets out our commitment to discuss open…03 Feb 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainThe noble Viscount is quite right. Obviously, whenever you import or export you are subject to the rules of the country you are doing trade with but, as we have said, we believe…03 Feb 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainI fear that I do not have that information to hand but I am very happy to go back to the department and check on the timings. I would also say that that we are considering the…03 Feb 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainI thank my noble friend. I can assure him that the Commonwealth is at the forefront of our mind and we will be working closely with Commonwealth countries. I am sure that the…03 Feb 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainI thank the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, and noble Lord, Lord Newby, for their comments and questions. I apologise for the confusion around the timing of this Statement. I also…03 Feb 2020