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HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy Lords, I refer to my interests in the register and, in particular, my chairmanship of InterTrade UK. The Acts of Union in 1801 were mostly predicated on trade, which is so…27 Nov 2024HANSARDType 2 Diabetes: Continuous Glucose MonitorsMy Lords, I am sure the Minister agrees that access to a GP is critical, whether that is in detecting and monitoring diabetes or, in relation to the first Question, detecting and…19 Nov 2024HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hodgson, on progressing the Bill again to Second Reading. It is an important Bill and I hope that my remarks will illustrate why.…15 Nov 2024HANSARDFlight CancellationsMy Lords, I declare myself a victim of a cancellation on Monday. I was travelling from my home in Fermanagh, the most westerly part of the United Kingdom, at 7.45 am. I received…06 Nov 2024HANSARDCommand Paper Safeguarding the UnionMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her answers thus far and declare my interest as chair of InterTrade UK. I asked her colleague the noble Baroness, Lady Anderson, about the…06 Nov 2024HANSARDHezbollah: Threat to the United KingdomMy Lords, I thank my friend, the noble Lord, Lord Godson, for bringing this important issue to the Floor of the House today and for his comprehensive introduction to this short…05 Nov 2024HANSARDWales: Public ServicesMy Lords, the Barnett formula was introduced for Scotland by a Labour Government in 1978; then it was applied to Wales and then to Northern Ireland. That is nearly 50 years ago.…05 Nov 2024HANSARDSocial Media: CatfishingMy Lords, I am sure the Minister is aware of the work of Jim Gamble, the founding CEO of CEOP. He has proposed an innovative five-point plan to deal with cases such as that…30 Oct 2024HANSARDUK-Scottish Government RelationsMy Lords, quite a few intergovernmental units have been set up recently. The Minister will of course be aware of the east-west council, which was set up under the Safeguarding the…24 Oct 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Plant and Animal Health) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024My Lords, I will be brief—I know that most people say that, but I genuinely do want to be. I refer to my registered interests, particularly my recent appointment as chair of…23 Oct 2024HANSARDIndependent School Fees: VATMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord. Is the Minister aware of the disproportionate impact that this tax will have on Christian schools in Northern Ireland given the…21 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityMy Lords, I am sure that the Minister will agree with me that we have an aerospace and defence industry in the United Kingdom to be proud of. Will he ensure that, when he is…10 Oct 2024HANSARDWhitehall: Prioritising PerformanceMy Lords, one of the recommendations in the report is on the need for better succession planning for key roles and the need to keep an updated list ready for recruitment…10 Sept 2024HANSARDForeign Direct Investment to the UKMy Lords, I very much welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate on an issue that is so vitally important to the well-being of the United Kingdom. I congratulate the noble…10 Sept 2024HANSARDPatrick FinucaneFirst, I take this opportunity to welcome the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, to her place dealing with Northern Ireland issues and look forward to working with her in the future.…30 Jul 2024HANSARDSouth AfricaMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary will no doubt have noted with concern the growing relationship between South Africa and Iran. What is his assessment of the potential threat from…21 May 2024HANSARDPakistan: UK AidMy Lords, first, I agree with that last sentiment concerning the Minister. From the short time I have been in this House, I know that he spends a lot of time dealing with these…25 Apr 2024HANSARDJewish Community in London: SafetyMy Lords, just to follow up on the noble Baroness’s point about drawing in other issues, not just leaving it to policing, the question is about enhancing the safety of our Jewish…25 Apr 2024HANSARDIndia: Freedom of Religion or BeliefMy Lords, first, I thank the right reverend Prelate for his continuing focus on Christian persecution and his comprehensive Truro report. In that report, it is noted that Foreign…16 Apr 2024HANSARDRegional Arts FacilitiesMy Lords, one of the most important cultural institutions in Northern Ireland is the Linen Hall library in Belfast. As a member, I would be delighted to host the Minister in the…27 Mar 2024