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HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI have another couple of points for clarification by my noble friend. First, does legal privilege apply to in-house counsel, provided that they are properly qualified lawyers? I…04 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I was glad to see Amendment 149. It is always good to be clear about legal privilege to avoid needless or inappropriate fishing expeditions by regulatory staff, and it…04 Nov 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020My Lords, I am glad to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Mallalieu, and agree with a great deal of what she said. The last time we debated a Covid SI, I said that I was unhappy with…04 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I think the Cabinet may come to conclude that national lockdown is not the answer. However, let us look forward. When adopting Covid measures in future, can the…03 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I rise to move Amendment 110 in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Noakes. My noble friend the Minister has been kind enough to write to me following the debate on…02 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I support the noble Baroness, Lady Bowles, in probing the effect of these two government amendments. As a well-known supporter of a well-functioning IP profession, right…02 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, this has been a good debate on an important group of amendments. We are not all agreed, but most of us are doubtful about the decision to allocate the Office for the…02 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Bill02 Nov 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, first, I thank all noble Lords who have participated in this debate, and I am especially grateful to my noble friend Lord Shinkwin for his very moving example. I also…29 Oct 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I do not disagree that the amendment should be withdrawn. The noble Lord, Lord Shipley, my noble friend Lady Eaton and the noble Baroness, Lady Pinnock, have drawn…29 Oct 2020HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, I am sorry that I was not able to speak at Second Reading. However, I am glad to rise to move Amendment 2, which is probing in nature but very serious. It reflects one…29 Oct 2020HANSARDFire Safety Bill29 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I apologise to my noble friend the Minister for speaking on a technical amendment. I support much of the Bill and have limited my contributions accordingly. However, I…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I want to speak to this group of amendments for two simple reasons. First, services are incredibly important to the UK and to all four nations within it. As I said on…28 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I refer to my interests in the register as this is the first time I have had the honour of speaking in Committee. Amendment 4 introduces an expanded purpose for the…26 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI have two questions. First, I called for clarity, trying to explain its importance to organisational success, which, frankly, is very relevant. I noticed almost no support for…26 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 6. I have already expressed some concerns about delays and problems that could arise in trying to satisfy devolutionary feelings beyond the…26 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, there are three strong arguments that support my noble friend the Minister’s position and the Government’s decision to seek to reverse the Lords amendment. The first is…21 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2020I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley, on her maiden speech and her trenchant defence of free speech. In that spirit, I shall explain my increasing unhappiness.…20 Oct 2020HANSARDWorld Energy Outlook 2020My Lords, I was disappointed that this report neglects nuclear energy. Its reliable, emission-free 24-hour baseload provides an essential complement to solar and wind, which sadly…20 Oct 2020