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HANSARDFixed-term Parliaments Act 2011It is a rather misnamed Act—is it not?—because the Fixed-term Parliaments Act actually allows for two unscheduled elections at the time of the Government’s choosing. I hope that,…15 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: Trade and Security PartnershipI regret that no Statement has been made here or in the Commons. Thus, we have to drag the Minister here, if you like, to report on even that much. This is not the parliamentary…09 Jun 2020HANSARDRecess DatesI am very content with that and, as I say, we understand the need for this. It does mess up my holiday, but even I might forgive the Chief Whip for that—for once.09 Jun 2020HANSARDRecess DatesI do not think that I misheard the Chief Whip, but can he indicate whether these are the same dates as the House of Commons will sit? From the nodding, it looks as if they are. I…09 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: Trade and Security PartnershipTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress was made in securing a comprehensive trade and security partnership during the last round of negotiations with the European Union09 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Health England Review: Covid-19 DisparitiesMy Lords, my criticism of the Government’s Answer is that even after the PHE review of disparities and risks and outcomes related to Covid-19 failed to include recommendations,…08 Jun 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI start by thanking the noble Baroness for introducing this and ask her to pass on our good wishes for a speedy recovery to her Cabinet colleague, the Business Secretary, who we…04 Jun 2020HANSARDEU: Plans for No DealMy Lords, yesterday’s EU Committee report described the continued uncertainty and lack of time for a deal, combined with the pandemic, as “a potent threat to economic prosperity…02 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I start by making one correction to what the Minister said yesterday. His allegation was that I was “always critical of the role of Mr David Frost”.—[ Official Report ,…21 May 2020HANSARDEU: Future RelationshipWhile I was grateful to hear the Answer from Mr Gove, it is a shame that we cannot question the actual negotiator, David Frost, who seems to be following something other than the…20 May 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, we are obviously very happy to support the Motion, but perhaps I could raise a related question on the allocation of time. Today in the Commons—I think more or less at…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: RestrictionsMy Lords, the Conservatives seem a bit confused about older people. They raised the pension age to 67 and Iain Duncan Smith now wants it raised to 70. Meanwhile, Ministers tell…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19 CommitteeI think that only two of us who are in the Chamber at the moment were on the Liaison Committee that agreed this proposal. Clearly, we welcome it; it went through very fast. It…14 May 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this Motion. I was going to say what my noble friend Lord Adonis just said. The broadcasting staff who have been working are unseen…14 May 2020HANSARDCensus (England and Wales) Order 2020My Lords, we welcome this draft instrument. It contains lots of positives, as we made clear when we debated the issues before, including the additional questions on military…12 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, this was a farsighted report. It was produced over a year ago, and although today the world feels quite different—we have left the EU and we see the impact of the virus…12 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipIn the light of that answer, would the Minister ask the Leader of the House, who is meant to represent the whole of the House of Lords, to put in her own words in the public…05 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, this has been a wonderful—indeed, heartfelt—debate with two major themes: first, the vital role of charities during this global crisis, which could see 1.6 billion…30 Apr 2020HANSARDPublic Services: UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating yesterday’s Statement. He will know that we share the Government’s aim to save lives and rebuild our economy and well-being. In this…29 Apr 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Future RelationshipTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress has been made in the negotiations on the future relationship with the European Union.28 Apr 2020