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HANSARDCovid-19: TransportThe Minister has mentioned that further guidance on e-scooters will be coming out, but she is aware of how silent they are and of their ability to move at some speed. Will they…14 May 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens Stranded OverseasI too thank the Minister for the efforts of Foreign Office staff around the world. I was stranded after the tsunami, and I well know what a sterling job they do. My question is…14 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessDoes the Minister accept that, in the social distancing measures they have given for business, the 2-metres distance is not necessarily a measure that is recommended by the World…13 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I too was a member of the committee under the chairmanship of the noble Lord, Lord Boswell. It is no understatement to say that his outstanding tenure was undoubtedly…12 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookMy Lords, I agree with other speakers that it is, indeed, a surreal experience to be speaking on government compliance with the SGP on a convergence programme, given that we are…05 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, while I completely support reform of the House of Lords—indeed, I was enthusiastic about the last reform—I hope that when Ministers get round to considering this matter…05 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: People Living in PovertyMy Lords, universal basic income has been mentioned, but it is a panacea which is at best inadequate to meet people’s needs, and in the current financial state in which we find…30 Apr 2020HANSARDTax AvoidanceMy Lords, I declare my interest related to the Bank of England, as set out in the register. The Minister referred to the plethora of regulation and law that came in in the period…29 Apr 2020HANSARDEconomy: UpdateMy question concerns universities and support for the higher education sector, and I refer to my interests as set out in the register. I accept that, as the noble Lord has said,…28 Apr 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Covid-19My Lords, I also commence by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Pendry, for initiating this debate. What a pleasure it is to follow the noble Lord, Lord Alton. He has been a stalwart…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, it is a real pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Wirral, whose long experience and pragmatism is something that we in this House should all take account of.…18 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, returning to Europe, I think that the Minister will be aware that continuity of supply, particularly of food, is of particular concern to those who have been asked to…17 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)I will read the wording of the amendment, which “calls on Her Majesty’s Government to ensure that, in a manner consistent with the European Commission’s treatment of the European…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)Does the noble Lord agree that there are many routes for Parliament to carry out that scrutiny? One route could be a Joint Committee of both Houses or a dedicated Select…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)I fear that the noble Baroness is a little enthusiastic in jumping in before I have concluded setting out my rationale for why I think that this is not analogous. I will not go…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I agree with the EU Select Committee’s report and support the Motion in the name of the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull. I was a member of that Committee until last summer and…16 Mar 2020HANSARDChild Refugees: Turkey and GreeceMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that the Greek Government have suspended the processing of asylum applications for a month under emergency legislation, as permitted by the…11 Mar 2020HANSARDEducational Opportunities: Working ClassesMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness, Lady Morris of Yardley, for initiating this terribly important debate and for her passion in sticking to this subject over many years. I…05 Mar 2020HANSARDTaiwanTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their policy towards Taiwan, and in particular on (1) security, and (2) international engagement issues.10 Feb 2020HANSARDTaiwanI thank the Minister for that reply. Is he aware of fresh Chinese attempts at economic coercion against Taiwan since the re-election of President Tsai Ing-wen last month,…10 Feb 2020