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HANSARDCovid-19: People with Neurological ConditionsMy Lords, I declare that I am a patron of the Motor Neurone Disease Association and a vice-president of both Hospice UK and Marie Curie. We are all most grateful to the noble…27 May 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, other noble Lords have spoken of concerns over the Bill, recognising the need for it while expressing a wide range of concerns. I will focus my remarks principally on…25 May 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote Participation and Hybrid SittingsMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles of Berkhamsted, to whose thoughtful words I say, “Hear, hear”. Our thanks must go particularly to all those…20 May 2021HANSARDFood and Drink (Miscellaneous Amendments Relating to Food and Wine Composition, Information and Labelling) Regulations 2021My Lords, I declare my interest as chair of the Commission on Alcohol Harm, and I previously chaired the 2006-07 Science and Technology Select Committee on allergy. Having left…19 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateAs the Minister, who has worked tirelessly during Covid, knows only too well, an outbreak anywhere can become an outbreak everywhere. Can he tell us how the UK plans to increase…18 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I declare that I have been involved in the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Coronavirus. If this is to be a UK inquiry, can the noble Baroness confirm that the terms of…13 May 2021HANSARDTower Blocks: CladdingWill the Government explain why the principle of responsibility that applies to cars, domestic appliances and so on, which may be dangerous and even kill people, whereby companies…12 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, somewhat unusually, before I start I would like us to record that Her Majesty commanded ever-greater respect, renewed admiration and deep affection in the hearts of all…12 May 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, we will resume. Would the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza, continue her speech from where she was interrupted?28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, we will now resume and continue with the noble Lord, Lord Purvis of Tweed.28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidI call the next speaker, the noble Lord, Lord Desai. Lord Desai? For a third time, I will try to call the noble Lord, Lord Desai. Perhaps the noble Lord needs to unmute? If he is…28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, the Grand Committee stands adjourned until 5.35 pm. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the Room.28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidWe can hear you, please speak now for your two minutes.28 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, we will now resume. We will continue with the noble Lord, Lord Collins of Highbury.28 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillA Member in the Chamber has indicated his wish to speak. I call the noble Lord, Lord Paddick.27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillDoes anyone else in the Chamber wish to speak? No? Then I call the noble Baroness, Lady Burt of Solihull.27 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 9C and its consequential Amendments 9D and 9E, which the Government have tabled in place of my original Amendments 9 and 9B, which had support…27 Apr 2021HANSARDAlcohol Harm Commission: Report 2020To ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report by the Commission on Alcohol Harm 2020 ‘ It’s everywhere’ — alcohol’s public face and private harm ,…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAlcohol Harm Commission: Report 2020My Lords, I had the privilege of leading a group of 16 experts to investigate one of the most pressing issues of the day: the harm caused by alcohol. I extend my sincere thanks to…22 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am most grateful to all who have spoken, and particularly to my noble and learned friend Lady Butler-Sloss for her support, which I view as weighty. I stress to the…21 Apr 2021