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HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, the Government have rightly stated that they want to protect the disease-free status of the island of Ireland. Can my noble friend explain how that can be achieved…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, I declare my interests in the register. I congratulate my noble friend on securing this debate and herald a true partnership between the public and private sectors. I…21 May 2020HANSARDWeights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I congratulate the Minister on so expertly taking us through the order today. I hope noble Lords will spare a thought for my late mother who, having been brought up in…20 May 2020HANSARDEU: Future RelationshipMy Lords, the Sherpa’s letter states that the draft fisheries agreement put forward by the UK is very close to the EU-Norway agreement, yet surely the success of an EU-UK…20 May 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I echo many of the sentiments expressed by the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones, and thank him for tabling these amendments. Leasehold properties are a very grey and…19 May 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI thank my noble friend for her very comprehensive reply to the opening remarks on Amendments 1, 3, 4 and 5. She referred specifically to the hardest-to-reach properties and the…19 May 2020HANSARDAir Quality and EmissionsMy Lords, while it is welcome to see more electric buses replacing diesel buses in London and other big cities, can my noble friend explain what sustainable source of energy will…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend the Minister on introducing this debate. I want to focus on two aspects. First, I co-chair the All-Party Water Group. I was particularly…18 May 2020HANSARDGavi: Covid-19My Lords, I ask the Minister to use her good offices, in advance of the summit on 4 June, to contact our Commonwealth partners about increasing immunisation against those deadly…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend to his position and thank him for taking questions. He will realise that many of those who suffered in the winter floods are still being…18 May 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityMy Lords, I recognise the role of farmers and the food industry in putting food on our plates, and I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott, on bringing this debate and…14 May 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens Stranded OverseasMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend the Minister and the Foreign Office team on what has been a massive effort. Can he assure me and the country that there are no stranded…14 May 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am sympathetic to the context set out so eloquently by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Falconer of Thoroton, and supported by the noble Lord, Lord Pannick. At the…13 May 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank my noble and learned friend for his full answer to the concerns that were raised. Perhaps I misunderstood his response, but I think that the thrust of the…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vulnerable PopulationsMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that the most vulnerable are clearly the residents of care homes and their care workers? Will he confirm the very sad figures of, as I…12 May 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I declare my interest with the Dispensing Doctors’ Association. These emergency measures were brought in at comparatively short notice, so I welcome the chance to review…12 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, it is a privilege for me to serve on the Rural Affairs Group of the Church of England. I take this opportunity to pay a personal tribute to the most reverend Primate the…06 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookMy Lords, I welcome this debate. I found my noble friend Lord True’s introduction extremely interesting. I hope that the Government will commit to comment annually on their…05 May 2020HANSARDAviation and Tourism: CancellationsDoes the Minister agree that one of the greatest problems facing the airline industry at the moment is cashflow? What support are the Government minded to lend to the airlines at…05 May 2020HANSARDCharitable and Voluntary SectorMy Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register, in particular my work with the Encephalitis Society, the National Association of Child Contact Centres and the North…30 Apr 2020