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HANSARDTextiles and Clothing Sectors: Environmental SustainabilityMy Lords, I declare an interest as my son is an educator and campaigner for sustainable practice in the fashion industry. Is the Minister aware of the initiative recently launched…22 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I should tell the House that if Amendment 11 is agreed, I cannot call Amendment 11B by reason of pre-emption. Amendment 11A (to Amendment 11)17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillWhat the noble Lord says is clearly true, and I do not dispute it. However, Mr Johnson has been invited on a number of occasions to say specifically, in terms, that he would not…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNational Health Service: Healthcare AdviceThe Minister has just given a very eloquent explanation of her view of the relationship with Amazon, but does she agree that it is a bit counterintuitive to assume that a company…16 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, before the noble Lord resumes his seat—I see he already has—could he just explain why, if the matter is as straightforward as he puts it to us, it has been so difficult…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, with great respect to the noble Lord, I do not think he has answered my question. In the light of what he has just said, does he believe that the use of Prorogation to…15 Jul 2019HANSARDMulti-academy TrustsMy Lords, will the Minister return for a moment to the question of governance? What are the expectations of how academy trusts recruit governors? How widely do they look and what…10 Jul 2019HANSARDSmart MetersMy Lords, the noble Lord said in reply to the noble Baroness, Lady Maddock, that savings of £1.8 billion are expected to be generated through the use of smart meters—if I have got…08 Jul 2019HANSARDLiaison CommitteeMy Lords, could the noble Lord clarify the issue of a general election? I believe—he will correct me if I am wrong—that if there were to be a general election then it would mean…01 Jul 2019HANSARDHomophobic AttacksMy Lords, the Minister referred to the unprecedented nature of the challenges that the police face. While I do not in any way seek to underestimate those challenges, does she…26 Jun 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilMy Lords, I realise that the noble Baroness cannot be held responsible for the views or words of the Tory party leadership candidates. However, unless I misheard her, she said…24 Jun 2019HANSARDBrexit: Discussions with the European UnionMy Lords, the Minister expressed some surprise in an earlier answer at the interest that was being shown in the Conservative Party leadership. I am sure he will not be surprised…20 Jun 2019HANSARDSchools: Careers AdviceMy Lords—19 Jun 2019HANSARDRegulating in a Digital World (Communications Committee Report)My Lords, the hour is late and everything that needs to be said has been said, but not yet by me. However, your Lordships will be happy to know that that is the way it is going to…12 Jun 2019HANSARDMuseumsMy Lords, in his initial remarks, the Minister referred to “occasional challenges” that the museum sector might face. What advice would he give to museums and other arts…10 Jun 2019HANSARDSchools: Free Sanitary ProductsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that puberty is a particularly sensitive time in the lives of most young people, particularly young women, and that it will be very important…21 May 2019HANSARDMental Health of Children and Young AdultsMy Lords, at the end of King Lear , where, frankly, the stage is littered with bodies and not much to cheer one up has occurred, the Duke of Albany speaks to the few people who…16 May 2019HANSARDPassportsMy Lords, can the noble Baroness confirm for the benefit of us all that the important information, including all the security information, is included inside the passport, not on…10 Apr 2019HANSARDSchools: Modern LanguagesMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me that large numbers of children in our schools came into them as non-English speakers. They have learned to speak English, are in fact…09 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseRespectfully, can the noble Viscount supply the evidence to show that the 17.4 million British people who voted to leave voted to leave without a deal? They were given many…04 Apr 2019