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HANSARDHong KongI thank the Minister. What prospects are there for fair and free elections in Hong Kong this autumn and what steps are the Government taking to assist young activists, such as…21 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 15 in my name and that of my colleagues, the noble Lords, Lord Young of Cookham and Lord Faulkner of Worcester, and the noble Baroness, Lady…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillI thank the Minister for his response to the amendment. I remind the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, that the noble Lord, Lord Young, sits on her Benches, that the noble Lord, Lord…20 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning Bill20 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, we are in unprecedented times. We had a weak economy and have now been hit badly by coronavirus, which itself is having a massive effect globally, which will affect our…17 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillI will speak briefly in support of Amendment 105. As we all made clear at Second Reading, British agriculture is now in a period of enormous uncertainty. This has run as a theme…16 Jul 2020HANSARDChannel Islands MeasureMy Lords, I thank the right reverend Prelate for introducing this Measure. The Channel Islands are very special places. I had the privilege of some responsibility for them as they…15 Jul 2020HANSARDIntelligence and Security CommitteeThe Intelligence and Security Committee is not a usual Select Committee governed by parliamentary rules. It has a wide-ranging role in overseeing MI5, MI6, GCHQ, Defence…14 Jul 2020HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, when the national security law was imposed on Hong Kong, 53 countries supported China on it at the UN Human Rights Council. Only 27 countries, including only half of EU…14 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that response and especially for grouping me with the noble Lord, Lord Lansley, as part of this dream team. There is no reason why the Minister…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning Bill13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillAmendment 18 is in my name and those of the noble Lords, Lord Young of Cookham and Lord Faulkner of Worcester, and of the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay of Llandaff. We all want to…13 Jul 2020HANSARDEnvironmental Protection (Plastic Straws, Cotton Buds and Stirrers) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, we contribute to environmental harm from plastics, here and across the world. We must particularly thank David Attenborough for opening our eyes. In developing…10 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeI welcome the new sanctions proposals, although they need to be extended to cover corruption. Does the Minister agree that the new regime must be overseen and run by an…09 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord for the Statement. This is a major step forward and I thank him, his right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary and his officials for all…08 Jul 2020HANSARDFood: Chicken and BeefMy Lords, as the Minister said, antimicrobial resistance is an exceptionally dangerous global risk. Given the size of the US economy compared with ours, and without the power of…07 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, much of this Bill is welcome, but my focus will be only on pavement licences. Some noble Lords have raised the question of alcohol and we have already seen the…06 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, I thank the Minister for presenting this Statement. Hong Kong is in a terrible situation. The Government are right that the new security law constitutes a clear and…02 Jul 2020HANSARDDirect Payments Ceilings Regulations 2020My Lords, the Minister may not be surprised that I regret these SIs. But he need not worry—I do not intend to vote against them. What I regret is that it is necessary to take this…01 Jul 2020HANSARDKoreaMy Lords, what assessment has been made of the spread of coronavirus in North Korea, for example through satellite assessment and attendance at clinics, and do the Government…30 Jun 2020