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HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI think the noble Viscount is trying to say that he is not moving Amendment 31A. Am I correct?22 Nov 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI draw your Lordships’ attention to the fact that, in this group, government Amendments 44, 45, 46 and 48 do not appear as government amendments on the printed list.22 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessor Kathleen Stock: ResignationMy Lords, universities should be places where unpopular views can be aired, discussed and challenged. As we have heard, academic freedom is of paramount importance. However, does…16 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillIf Amendment 176 is approved, I cannot call Amendment 177 by reason of pre-emption.10 Nov 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, before we move to next business. I think we will have a small pause to allow the Front Bench and other noble Lords to change places.09 Nov 2021HANSARDG20 and COP 26 World Leaders SummitMy Lords, Back-Bench questions have now been completed.03 Nov 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, I have added my name to Amendment 60 on the lifetime guarantee tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Watson, but I shall first say a few words about Amendment 50, which has…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, I added my name to the amendment of the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, which is self-explanatory, in a way. The Office for Students must have the powers to enforce its policies…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]21 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]I thank the Minister very much for her reply. We entirely agree that a certification scheme is better than a code and will provide more education expertise and focus and more…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, I think there has been a regrouping; I was about to speak on an amendment that seems to have disappeared from here. I have added my name to Amendment 45A from the noble…21 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, my noble friend Lord Storey has dashed off for his train and handed me a sheaf of papers on his amendment on data protection. I am quite good at speed reading but I do…21 Oct 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I am afraid that the 15 minutes allowed for this Question have now elapsed.13 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, I was going to say it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Baker, but actually it is an extremely daunting task after that magnificent speech. I shall…12 Oct 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall speak very briefly, because we have spent a long time on this very important group of amendments. I added my name to Amendment 20, proposed by the noble Lord,…12 Oct 2021HANSARDPublic Service Pensions and Judicial Offices BillI am so sorry—I am getting slightly muddled. In the interests of clarity, I point out that the amendment proposed is: “Page 15, line 31, leave out ‘may’ and insert ‘must’”. I do…11 Oct 2021HANSARDPublic Service Pensions and Judicial Offices BillMy 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…11 Oct 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I too thank the Minister and join in the tributes to our Armed Forces. I wish to raise two points in connection with this Bill. I recognise that it is a routine Bill,…07 Sept 2021HANSARDCadet Forces: FundingMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Lingfield, for once again drawing the attention of the House to the cadet forces. He is a great champion of cadets and his enthusiastic…22 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I have received a request to speak after the Minister from the noble Lord, Lord Bellingham.20 Jul 2021