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HANSARDSEND and Alternative ProvisionMy Lords, a lot of the Statement is welcome, but it does seem to be jam tomorrow. I have two questions. The first is that children with special educational needs learn…09 Mar 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, I have to inform the Committee that if Amendment 89 is agreed, I cannot call Amendment 90 by reasons of pre-emption.20 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes, but…20 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillThe noble Baroness mentioned Amendment 164 but I wonder whether she meant Amendment 146, because Amendment 164 is in a later group.20 Feb 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.01 Feb 2023HANSARDUK Mortality RatesMy Lords, the disadvantage of the Minister making his maiden speech at the end of the debate is that there is nobody to welcome him at the end of it, so I shall just exceed my…12 Jan 2023HANSARDCommonwealth: ZimbabweMy Lords, that completes the business before the Grand Committee this afternoon.12 Jan 2023HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, from these Benches we very much welcome the government amendments in this group. We consider that “opinions” is a much safer term than “beliefs or views”. We also…07 Dec 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, these amendments all refer to student unions. We have been concerned about the rather heavy-handed approach to student unions in the Bill. Amendment 16, to which my…07 Dec 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I am about to call Amendment 170. If this is agreed, I cannot call Amendments 171 or 172. Clause 111: Power to disapply this Act in relation to procurement by NHS in…30 Nov 2022HANSARDNuclear Test Veterans: MedalsMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Howarth of Newport, is taking part remotely and I invite him to speak.24 Nov 2022HANSARDEuropean University Institute (EU Exit) Regulations 2022My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Coussins, has set out the position very clearly. We are indebted to my friend Professor Dame Helen Wallace—the wife of my noble friend Lord…15 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to my noble friend Lord Wallace of Saltaire’s contention that Clause 8 should not stand part of the Bill. He is back from his holidays but is speaking at…14 Nov 2022HANSARDFamily: Protective EffectFollowing on from the right reverend Prelate’s Question, the commissioner highlighted that nearly all the children her team helps have significant mental health issues and…07 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillI thank the Minister very much for his reply and all those who have spoken in this short debate. There are more issues that we might need to bring back on Report, but meanwhile I…02 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I will also speak to the Clause 7 stand part notice in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Wallace, who is absent. I note with interest that the noble Baroness,…02 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill02 Nov 2022HANSARDEducation: PhilosophyMy Lords, when I was at a French primary school many years ago, philosophy was taught at all stages in French schools, as the noble Lord just said. I do not think it did us any…01 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, Amendments 15 and 16 were probing amendments, so I do not think my noble friend Lord Wallace will be totally mortified to discover that the entire Committee is not in…31 Oct 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillAmendment 15.31 Oct 2022