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HANSARDHuawei: UK’s 5G NetworkMy Lords, will the noble Baroness accept that while she emphasises the importance of 5G connectivity, it is the very connectivity that she talked about that will be jeopardised if…27 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I will limit my remarks to just one aspect of the gracious Speech that has not been covered—as the 70th speaker in this debate I say that with some reticence. I will…09 Jan 2020HANSARDIntelligence and Security Committee ReportMy Lords, will the noble Lord consider this point? Even if the Prime Minister, following the Act, refuses to publish the report today, can the noble Lord assure the House that if…05 Nov 2019HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool, whose ability to make this House have a conscience is enduring. I hope that he continues to do so. My own…24 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the speeches of the noble Duke, the Duke of Wellington, and the noble Baroness, Lady Nicholson of Winterbourne. They both bring first-hand…19 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsMy Lords, the Prime Minister has said that this is a final offer. Does the Minister agree that, while it may be the final offer from the UK, it is the beginning of a fresh…03 Oct 2019HANSARDHuman Rights: Future TradeMy Lords, I too thank the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries of Pentregarth, for initiating this debate. I also warmly welcome the Minister to the Front Bench. Her role…03 Oct 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsMy Lords, in light of the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, have Her Majesty’s Government made any attempt to speak to the other Commonwealth countries about whether visas and rights…01 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Positions on the PoundDoes the noble Lord agree that the logic of these allegations that if people have any evidence, we are a well and is highly regulated country in our financial markets, and they…30 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillMy Lords, I might be able to assist the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup, and the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, because this is very much the subject of my amendment. If the…06 Sept 2019HANSARDThe Situation in the GulfMy Lords, I welcome the commitment given in the Statement that the new force will not be part of the US maximum pressure policy on Iran. That will help to defuse the situation,…22 Jul 2019HANSARDBrexit: European Investment Bank (European Union Committee Report)That this House takes note of the Report from the European Union Committee Brexit: the European Investment Bank (25th Report, HL Paper 269).16 Jul 2019HANSARDBrexit: European Investment Bank (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, it remains for me to thank all Members who have spoken tonight. There were some excellent speeches that will merit rereading in Hansard tomorrow. The Minister shone a…16 Jul 2019HANSARDBrexit: European Investment Bank (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I am delighted to introduce this EU Committee report on Brexit and the European Investment Bank. In doing so, let me start by thanking all members of the sub-committee…16 Jul 2019HANSARDEconomic Environment: Growth and JobsGiven the House’s keenness to hear the important things that the noble Baroness, Lady O’Cathain, is saying, I wonder whether she might actually address the House. It is very hard…11 Jul 2019HANSARDLiaison CommitteeMy Lords, the Senior Deputy Speaker has been asked quite a lot of questions to answer today, but I want briefly to express support for the remarks of the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth,…01 Jul 2019HANSARDYemen: Women and GirlsMy Lords, wearing his hat as the Human Rights Minister, is the Minister aware of the report by the University Network for Human Rights showing that US and British arms were used…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they have taken to increase the number of black and minority ethnic women in leadership positions in Russell group universities in…07 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversities: BAME Women in Leadership PositionsI thank the noble Viscount for that very helpful reply and I unequivocally uphold university autonomy and independence. He knows, however, that the latest data shows that of…07 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I would like clarification from those who tabled this amendment: they refer to “a” customs union but other speakers have used the expression “the” customs union, as the…06 Mar 2019