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HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I rise to speak against Amendment 82. I appreciate that the noble Baronesses who have tabled this amendment mean well, although their language is quite interesting…15 Mar 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern IrelandMy Lords, the Prime Minister made a welcome visit to Northern Ireland a few days ago, when he made it very clear that the protocol had to be supported by both communities. Does…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I have no hesitation in supporting the aims of this amendment standing in the name of my friend, the noble Baroness, Lady Meyer, and others. I feel very strongly that we…08 Mar 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, as a signatory to many of the amendments, particularly that of the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, I am obviously happy that they will not need to be pressed, although personally…25 Feb 2021HANSARDTreesMy Lords, the Woodland Trust has just cancelled an order for 22,000 trees from mainland GB for Northern Ireland, and it specifically said that it is because of the ban on British…23 Feb 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord True, for the time that he has given in speaking to many noble Lords on this issue in the past week. In my short period in this House, this…22 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsMy Lords, does the Minister really understand how the victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism feel genuinely abandoned by this Government? Other countries’ Governments all…08 Feb 2021HANSARDBrexit: FarmersMy Lords, I very much welcome the Government’s new approach to sustainable farming. Does the Minister agree that it is quite possible to farm in a way that produces good food and…02 Feb 2021HANSARDTelevision Licence EvasionMy Lords, I am glad that the Minister repeated what the Secretary of State said last week—that he remained “concerned that a criminal sanction for TV licence evasion is…26 Jan 2021HANSARDTelevision Licence EvasionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to introduce legislation to decriminalise television licence evasion.26 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I welcome this Bill and look forward to the detailed scrutiny that will be given it by the many experts and ex-senior Armed Forces people who serve in your Lordships’…20 Jan 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare and Wildlife Crime OffencesMy Lords, I very much welcome the decision to have the consultation on the banning of live exports of animals, but I understand that this will not apply to Northern Ireland. Will…12 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, this is not just a historic day, it is actually quite an emotional day for many of us who have spent many years arguing that the future of the United Kingdom was best…30 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited States: Global Priorities and Climate ChangeMy Lords, the United States is our closest international ally and friend. I pay tribute to the current American ambassador, Woody Johnson, who has done a great job in building…16 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I understand the pleasure that many noble Lords have in the fact that the Government have withdrawn—or want and are likely to withdraw—these clauses. However, it is a…09 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support the operation of Belfast International Airport.02 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportMy Lords, Belfast International Airport is the largest airport in Northern Ireland, with 70% of all Northern Ireland travellers passing through it. It is an easyJet hub for the…02 Dec 2020HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister, who has probably drawn the short straw today. He has just heard from two noble Lords who understand hugely the history and the whole process of the…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyMy Lords, the extra money across the whole of the United Kingdom shows the value of the union, but does the Minister agree that money alone is not what strengthens the union and…30 Nov 2020HANSARDDefinition of Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for his helpful explanation of the SI. It seems that we get a new SI on Northern Ireland practically every day, appearing in its design to take into…30 Nov 2020