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HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we turn to the main business, let me say that Members are encouraged to leave some distance between themselves and others and to wear a face covering when not…22 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIn calling Amendment 245, I must point out that, if it is accepted, I cannot call Amendment 245A by reason of pre-emption. Amendment 24517 Nov 2021HANSARDBenefit Cap: ReviewMy Lords, given that some families have particular difficulties, are there any circumstances in which the benefit cap does not operate?03 Nov 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, Members are encouraged to leave some distance between themselves and others and to wear a face covering when not speaking. If there is a Division in the Chamber while we…01 Nov 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, I find myself in a strange position tonight. I have made no secret of the fact that I believe it is a great error of judgment to end the uplift of universal credit or,…26 Oct 2021HANSARDSocial Security (Up-rating of Benefits) BillMy Lords, may I make it clear that this is not an amendment? We are debating a straight question of whether Clause 1 should stand part of the Bill or not: in other words, whether…26 Oct 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, Members are encouraged to leave some distance between themselves and others and to wear a face covering when not speaking. If there is a Division in the Chamber while we…20 Oct 2021HANSARDChild Poverty: Nuffield Foundation ReviewMy Lords, the problems of some low-income families are made worse by trouble between the parents. Will my noble friend give any encouragement on measures to help resolve that…19 Oct 2021HANSARDCost of LivingMy Lords, I am afraid that the time allowed for this Question is up. We must move on to the next business.12 Oct 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Power-sharingMy Lords, the time allowed for this Question has elapsed, with apologies to those noble Lords still waiting to put their questions.16 Sept 2021HANSARDImports from EU to UK: Grace PeriodMy Lords, the time allowed for this Question has now elapsed.16 Sept 2021HANSARDImports from EU to GB: Business PreparationMy Lords, all supplementary questions have been asked, and we now move to the next Question.16 Sept 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I am asked to remind noble Lords that if there is a Division in the House, the Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes, though it seems unlikely.14 Sept 2021HANSARDUniversal CreditMy Lords, I rise to contribute to this debate with very mixed feelings. I was very approving of the Government’s decision to have a substantial uprating at the beginning of the…09 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI am just putting the amendment. As far as I am aware, Amendment 22 has passed, so we now come to Amendment 23. Amendment 2308 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillWe are considering Amendment 26.08 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI only need the noble Lord to move formally Amendment 27. Amendment 2708 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillAmendments 31 and 32 have been pre-empted so I shall not be calling them.08 Sept 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I was very taken with the suggestion made by the noble Lord, Lord Kerr, that there should be a division between those who came here to work and those who received a…06 Sept 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I apologise to the Committee for not being here earlier in the afternoon when noble Lords debated amendments to which I added my name. Unfortunately, there was an…20 Jul 2021