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HANSARDRecall Petitions: Voter IDMy Lords, in my part of the United Kingdom we have had voter identification for decades now, and in fact, we have some of the highest turnouts at elections anywhere in the United…10 Jul 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillMy Lords, I rise to support the amendment in the name of my noble friends Lord Dodds and Lord Morrow. Reflecting on the comments of the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, we absolutely…23 May 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I too should have spoken before the noble Lord, Lord Allan; I should have known, given his position on the Front Bench, that he was speaking on behalf of the Liberal…23 May 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I support all the amendments in this group, in particular those in the names of my friend the noble Lord, Lord Dodds, the noble Lord, Lord Godson, and the noble…11 May 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillSo it is an interpretive document. The unintended consequences piece was around general comment No. 25 specifically having reference to children being able to seek out content.…02 May 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I did not intend to speak in this debate but I have been inspired by it. I was here for the encryption debate last week, which I did not speak in. One of the…02 May 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, the noble Lord will be aware of the determination of a Russian court just yesterday in relation to Vladimir Kara-Murza, who has been put into a penal colony in Siberia…18 Apr 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I rise briefly to support the amendments in this group. As someone who, like others in this Chamber, has been the victim of terrorism, it really galls me to see people…29 Mar 2023HANSARDWindsor Framework (Democratic Scrutiny) Regulations 2023My Lords, at this stage of the debate everything has been said but not by everybody, so I want to add my voice, given my experience when I was First Minister of Northern Ireland,…29 Mar 2023HANSARDNeonatal Care (Leave and Pay) BillIt is a great privilege and pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Patel, who has great experience and expertise in the area of neonatal care. We have heard from Scotland, so I…24 Mar 2023HANSARDCleaner Energy TechnologiesMy Lords, given the energy trilemma of the cost, the mix and security of supply, and given the year that we have had, should security of supply not be given more prominence in…14 Mar 2023HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Supreme Court JudgmentShame!09 Feb 2023HANSARDOmagh BombingMy Lords, first, I send my best wishes and support to all the families impacted by the Omagh bomb, many of whom I know very well. They will never forget who it was that planned,…09 Feb 2023HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Supreme Court JudgmentMy Lords, as one of the applicants to the Supreme Court yesterday, I welcome the clarity the Supreme Court has given to the legal position. I also welcome the Minister’s comment…09 Feb 2023HANSARDTurkey and Syria EarthquakeMy Lords, geology, as we have found yet again, is no respecter of national boundaries and nor is the disease which follows such events. Can my noble friend the Minister outline…08 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Budget BillMy Lords, I refer noble Lords to my register of interests, in particular the fact that I am a member of the board of governors of Enniskillen Royal Grammar School and that a…07 Feb 2023HANSARDTransport: South WalesMy Lords, in terms of UK connectivity, Northern Ireland unfortunately cannot let the train take the strain: we rely on air and sea connectivity. Given the sad collapse of Flybe,…02 Feb 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I am very thankful to be in this House to discuss this Bill. I know many Lords have commented on the Bill being rather late but, being a relatively new Peer, I am…01 Feb 2023HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaMy Lords, I am very pleased to be able to make my maiden speech during this timely and important debate. I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, and congratulate her on bringing…19 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaNearly.19 Jan 2023