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HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, the old saying goes that hard cases make bad law. I would like to paraphrase that a little and say that lone cases make bad law. It appears that we are having this…06 Sept 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak to Amendments 24 and 30 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Howard of Rising, to which I have added my name. However, before I do, I must ask again, as…06 Jul 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, two things struck me about the gracious Speech. The first was the sense of stability and reassurance offered to the nation by Her Majesty the Queen. The second was the…19 May 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign PolicyMy Lords, I too welcome the noble Lord, Lord Godson, to this House. He was once described as one of London’s most influential people. I look forward to his influencing Members of…22 Apr 2021HANSARDBotulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) BillMy Lords, I too fully support this Bill and thank my noble friend Lady Wyld for introducing it to this House. If you need to be 18 to get a tattoo or a sunbed session, it stands…16 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I support Amendments 7, 8 and 9, tabled by my noble friend Lady Stroud. Why? Because unborn children and small babies are as much at risk of domestic abuse as any other…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, first, I would like to thank those who put their names to my amendment: my noble and learned friend Lord Mackay, my noble friend Lady Altmann and the noble Earl, Lord…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to the amendment tabled in my name and kindly supported by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay of Clashfern, the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann, and…08 Mar 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, I too warmly welcome the Government’s decision to accept my noble friend Lord Lucas’s amendments. I join everyone in this House who in the last debate offered the…25 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I have made so many notes that I do not know where to start. I thank all those who spoke very kindly, particularly those who support my amendments. Listening to the…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendments 2 and 4. I thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Altmann and Lady Watkins of Tavistock, and the noble Earl, Lord Lytton, for their support. I…25 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse Bill25 Jan 2021HANSARDProtocol on Northern Ireland: Disruption to TradeCan the Minister reassure the House that nothing in the Northern Ireland protocol will prevent Northern Ireland businesses taking advantage of the UK’s new trade agreements? Can…14 Jan 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, first, I pay tribute to the right honourable Theresa May for introducing this Bill. She has been a tireless campaigner and champion on this issue. I have long been…05 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Cavendish of Furness on his valedictory speech. I know that many in this House will miss him, but he will never be forgotten. I…30 Dec 2020HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, I will not speak for long, as I have no dog in this fight. However, I remind the House that under Standing Order 10, agreed by both Houses, by-elections are part of the…14 Dec 2020HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeI just would like to correct something. Obviously, there has been a misunderstanding—14 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Withdrawal AgreementMy Lords, I welcome this agreement, which is a significant breakthrough. However, given that Northern Ireland will continue to follow EU customs rules after 31 December, can my…10 Dec 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I welcome the changes that the Government have made to Part 4 of the Bill, reducing the duration of the proposed regulation to 3 February. I also welcome the frequency…01 Dec 2020