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HANSARDParliamentMy Lords, it not being convenient for Her Majesty personally to be present here this day, she has been pleased to cause a Commission under the Great Seal to be prepared in order…17 Dec 2019HANSARDTributes to Mr Keith PhippsMy Lords, before we move on to the rest of our business, I would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute to a loyal servant of the House, our Principal Doorkeeper, Mr Phipps.…05 Nov 2019HANSARDSpeaker of the House of CommonsMy Lords, I beg to acquaint the House that a Commission has been issued under the Great Seal to several Lords therein named authorising the said Lords to declare in the name and…04 Nov 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in today’s debate for their work to ensure the swift passage of the Bill. I wish you all a very happy evening. I beg to move.30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillOh dear. This might be the last time you see me here anyway, after that. But we will respond to the noble Lord. I hope that noble Lords will reflect, in their usual measured and…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillMy Lords, I am pleased to open the Second Reading debate. While this Government did not want an election, this Parliament has not been able to agree a way forward on the major…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillThat the Bill do now pass.30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillI may ask my noble friend to cover that point in his wind-up speech. I know that a number of conversations have been had, and I think that the Prime Minister has said something,…30 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords on all sides of the House for assembling on a Saturday for the first time in 37 years. I know that this has involved sacrificing personal…19 Oct 2019HANSARDPrincipal Deputy Chairman of Committees and Chair of the European Union CommitteeThat the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, be appointed Principal Deputy Chairman of Committees, and as Chair of the European Union Committee, for this Session.14 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, and the noble Lord, Lord Newby, and to support the Motion. I am honoured to stand here once again, as Leader…14 Oct 2019HANSARDSenior Deputy SpeakerThat the noble Lord, Lord McFall of Alcluith, be appointed as Senior Deputy Speaker for this Session.14 Oct 2019HANSARDRoyal CommissionMy Lords, it not being convenient for Her Majesty personally to be present here this day, she has been pleased to cause a Commission under the Great Seal to be prepared for…08 Oct 2019HANSARDProrogation: Her Majesty’s SpeechMy Lords and Members of the House of Commons, by virtue of Her Majesty’s Commission which has now been read, we do, in Her Majesty’s name, and in obedience to Her Majesty’s…08 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsI am sure that discussions with the usual channels being very constructive will ensure that we will have time available to discuss the issues that noble Lords wish to discuss. I…03 Oct 2019HANSARDServices, Procedure and Selection CommitteesMy Lords, given that one of these Motions relates to the new Convenor of the Cross Benches, I wanted to say a few words about the outgoing Convenor, the noble and learned Lord,…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat a Statement made by my right honourable friend the Prime Minister in another place. The Statement is as follows: “With…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsI thank the noble Baroness and the noble and learned Lord for their comments. I reiterate once again that we are committed to and focused on getting a deal, which is why we have…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsAs I said, I am afraid that I will not prejudge the outcome of the negotiations. Our aim is clear: we want to conclude these negotiations quickly, so that we can have an agreement…03 Oct 2019