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HANSARDFreedom of MovementMy Lords, should we not also focus on the fact that this Government are stealing from British citizens the freedom to live, work, study or retire in another EU country? Can the…08 May 2019HANSARDAmputees: Limb FittingWill the statistics include amputations as a result of sepsis? I declare an interest as having a family member who was affected by this. Perhaps that would be a motivation and…02 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: No-deal Ferry ContractsMy Lords, is it not the fact that this was not insurance for the taxpayer but a political gesture by the Conservative Party and Prime Minister—which was demonstrated by the fact…01 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Parliament ElectionsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that it would be deplorable if all the effort and money being put in by the Electoral Commission and local electoral returning officers were…24 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilMy Lords, will the Leader of the House supply the clarification that my noble friend Lady Smith of Newnham did not receive? My noble friend asked how we can get ratification from…11 Apr 2019HANSARDPassportsMy Lords, not only are we still in the European Union but, after tonight, we may be so for another nine months—perhaps even a year. During that time, the UK and the Government…10 Apr 2019HANSARDPassportsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government why not all newly issued passports have the words “European Union” printed on them.10 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillPerhaps if noble Lords listened to the end of a sentence they would understand what the speaker was saying. I look forward to the response about the wording which the Government…08 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI was reflecting the position and view of my colleagues in the other place. As I said, in principle, we prefer the affirmative procedure. However, I would also prefer to avoid the…08 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillMy Lords, perhaps I could assist the noble Lord, Lord Howard, to see this situation in a different light when it comes to the European Council on Wednesday: as a happy blend of…08 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI have talked about the specific context. If we get to the end of this week, it would be absurd for us to be prevented from preventing no deal because of the need for an…08 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillMy Lords, our position is similar to that of the Opposition, as outlined by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Goldsmith. We on these Benches would of course normally want to uphold…08 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI think that the noble Lord is somewhat out of date. There has been a serious impact on the economy. As a result of the Brexit vote, we have lost around 2.5% of GDP, even though…04 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillMy Lords, I support the Bill and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, for taking up the mantle of introducing it in this House. I also thank Members of the other place, the right…04 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillThat is not the consensus of reputable economists, who all say that we will do worse outside the EU. Some of those who say that we will be fine under no deal are not the…04 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillIt would take a braver woman than I to say that it is watertight. I do not know whether there is anything behind the noble Lord’s question and that he knows something that I do…04 Apr 2019HANSARDFreedom of ExpressionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what action they are taking to ensure freedom of expression following the temporary detention by Border Force of a man at Gatwick airport for…03 Apr 2019HANSARDFreedom of ExpressionMy Lords, I am not sure that that answers the Question. I think that the House’s understanding of the Question will be enhanced by my explaining, at the risk of breaking…03 Apr 2019HANSARDMeat: Ritual Slaughter and Religious FreedomTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of developments including the judgment of the Court of Justice of the European Union of 26 February Œuvre d’assistance aux bêtes…28 Mar 2019HANSARDMeat: Ritual Slaughter and Religious FreedomI thank the Minister for that Answer. This ECJ judgment effectively means that those in the Jewish and Muslim communities who wish to purchase kosher or halal meat legally…28 Mar 2019