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HANSARDSue Gray ReportI would certainly thank the doctor that you saw for the incredible work and service he provided and all the hard work that people across the NHS provided. The Prime Minister and…25 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportLike everyone, I feel incredibly sorry for everyone who was touched in such a horrific way by Covid. We all have immense sympathy but, as I have said and can only repeat, the…25 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportI repeat again that he has taken responsibility. The Statement says that he himself has learned lessons. I have pointed out some of the practical things that have already happened…25 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportAs I have said, the Prime Minister has taken responsibility. He has apologised and committed to making changes to address many of the issues raised and, as I mentioned in response…25 May 2022HANSARDSue Gray ReportI think I have made it clear that none of us is proud of what happened and what has been outlined in the report, and that is why the Prime Minister has made a full and unreserved…25 May 2022HANSARDSenior Deputy SpeakerThat Lord Gardiner of Kimble be appointed as Senior Deputy Speaker (Chairman of Committees) for this Session.10 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, and the noble Lord, Lord Newby, and I join them in congratulating my noble friends Lord Sherbourne and Lady…10 May 2022HANSARDProrogation: Her Majesty’s SpeechMy Lords and Members of the House of Commons, by virtue of Her Majesty’s Commission which has been now read, we do, in Her Majesty’s name, and in obedience to Her Majesty’s…28 Apr 2022HANSARDRoyal 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…28 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateI thank the noble Baroness and noble Lord for their comments. I wholeheartedly endorse the noble Baroness’s praise of the Ukrainian people and President Zelensky for the…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateThey are certainly not being ignored. My understanding is that they can access the schemes, but I will have to write to the noble Baroness because this has been largely focused on…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateI am sure that if the Prime Minister said he would study it, he will. What I can say is that we are continuing to gather evidence to assist ongoing investigations into crimes…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateSamantha Jones, the permanent secretary and chief operating officer, will be in charge of civil servants in No. 10. As the noble Lord will know, the Ministerial Code states: “The…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateI thank the noble Viscount and will make a couple of broader comments. There will be a NATO summit in June, at which NATO will agree a new strategic concept to set the direction…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateI thank the noble Baroness. I was not aware of the case but obviously, she has now raised it. If she would like to send me further details or contact my noble friend Lord…25 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateThe noble Baroness’s question involved a lot of “ifs”, and I am afraid I am not going to speculate. The police investigation is under way. What I can say on the basis of what has…25 Apr 2022HANSARDBritish Museum: Ethiopian Sacred Altar TabletsMy Lords, we have time. It is the turn of the Liberal Democrats and then the Labour Benches—if they could work out which one of them is going to stand up.30 Mar 2022HANSARDHousebuilding: TargetMy Lords, we will hear from the Green Party.30 Mar 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 38(1) ( Arrangement of the Order Paper ) be dispensed with on Tuesday 22 March, Tuesday 29 March, and Tuesday 5 April to enable public bills, measures and…17 Mar 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI thank noble Lords. May I first say to the noble Lord, Lord Grocott, that I certainly am making those representations and having conversations, and I think the message is getting…17 Mar 2022