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HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I perhaps need to correct something. I may have mis-spoken when I spoke to Amendments 17, 31 and 42. Of course I meant to refer to the devolved Administrations, as is…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am interested to know why the Minister felt that these amendments needed to be moved at this time; what provoked that? Furthermore, who decides—and in what…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter, and the noble Lord, Lord Rooker. I shall speak to my own amendments but I have a question following on from…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am delighted to speak to a number of amendments in my name but also to lend my support to Amendment 16, which I have co-signed, in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Bill28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am struggling to understand the Minister’s reply on Amendments 26 and 45. I am particularly concerned about Amendment 26, which is a probing amendment and simply asks…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am grateful to have this opportunity to speak to these amendments, which in large measure refer to the possibility of introducing the super-affirmative resolution…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate. I was grateful for the opportunity to probe the extent to which this procedure of super-affirmative resolution may be more…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I welcome this opportunity to agree with what has been said by previous speakers, and particularly thank those who have contributed to this debate through the 24th…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI will speak briefly to several amendments in this group. Regarding Amendment 70, again I raise the question of substantial change, and whether that means a “significant…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am grateful to have had this little debate. I am particularly grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer, for identifying…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am grateful for this opportunity to speak also to Amendment 67. I am grateful to the Law Society for its help, as with other amendments, including Amendment 37, in…28 Oct 2020HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme Order 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for introducing this regulation so clearly and comprehensively. I have a number of questions; if for any reason she is not able to answer the…27 Oct 2020HANSARDInfrastructure Planning (Electricity Storage Facilities) Order 2020It is a pleasure to follow the right reverend Prelate. I thank my noble friend the Minister for introducing this piece of legislation. I presume that this legislation is…27 Oct 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020My Lords, I add my congratulations to my noble friend the Minister on bringing forward and introducing these regulations. However, as the noble Lord, Lord Vaux, said, it is…27 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am delighted to speak to and support the amendments in this group. The debate demonstrates that it is not just Part 5 of the Bill that has created concern. In…26 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Cormack, who has spoken so passionately, as did the noble Lord, Lord Carlile. I, too, also pay tribute to the…26 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I support Amendments 1 and 2, to which I have lent my name; they are probing amendments to ask the Government a number of questions. The concept of the internal market…26 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020It is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness and to join others in congratulating my noble friend on his stamina and energy in pressing these regulations. I ask my noble friend…22 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am tempted to support this amendment, moved by the noble Lord, Lord Oates, as we both approach the anniversary of our entry into this House, five years ago. I urge my…21 Oct 2020