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HANSARDWeights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction, and his officials for their clear exposition of this order. The order reflects our interlinked world. It is vital that…20 May 2020HANSARDAutomatic Enrolment (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for introducing the statutory instrument, and her officials, who have laid out the Explanatory Notes and impact assessment so clearly. These…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseMy Lords, apparent national interest has so often trumped international needs in this pandemic, even though no country can be safe until all are safe. Clearly China has much to…18 May 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens Stranded OverseasMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord for all his and the FCO’s work. However, by early April, the EU had brought home half a million citizens. Under the EU scheme, Germany had…14 May 2020HANSARDBritish Citizens Stranded OverseasTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have for bringing back British citizens who are stranded overseas as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.14 May 2020HANSARDSyriaWill the Government consider time-limited sanctions relief for Syria to permit international transactions and supplies and to make the health of the civilian population a priority?13 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Boswell, for all he has done to lead the European Union Committee with such skill and dedication. However, I note that aiming to “win…12 May 2020HANSARDIsrael: West BankMy Lords, the Israeli Attorney-General’s office has warned the Israeli Prime Minister that annexation could trigger an International Criminal Court investigation into senior army…06 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: AllowancesI, too, am speaking in favour of my noble friend Lord Alderdice’s amendment. Having come through the virus, I am able to be here and am glad to have the opportunity. Many of my…06 May 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I want to speak briefly in support of the noble Lord, Lord Adonis. The noble Baroness shakes her head but I too wished to speak in the debate this afternoon and was…06 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: AllowancesWill the noble Baroness show the leadership that one would expect of the Leader of the House and halve her salary also?06 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookMy Lords, the House of Commons did not even debate this assessment or vote on it. In fact, the Commons approved this without even seeing it as it was not published until…05 May 2020HANSARDSyriaWhat realistic assessment has been made of the incidence of the coronavirus in Idlib and in Syria as a whole, and how can testing be increased? Does the Minister agree that an…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Repatriation of UK NationalsMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord for repeating the Statement. I welcome the financial contributions to Gavi, the WHO and others, whose efforts are clearly vital in this…30 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Social Care ServicesMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness for securing this vital debate, and pay tribute to those working in the care sector. Many lessons will need to be learned after this…23 Apr 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for introducing the Bill. I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, who is assisting her, for contacting me to see what issues I might…22 Apr 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI take very seriously what the noble Lord has said. One of the things that emerged yesterday was that each House will be looking carefully at how the other operates and what works…22 Apr 2020HANSARDBusiness of the House (Virtual Proceedings and Topical Questions for Written Answer)My Lords, as seemingly the first who got through the virus, I add to the tributes to Lord Gordon of Strathblane. I was so sad to hear of his death, which is a terrible reminder of…21 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Critical Care CapacityMy Lords, I think I was the first in your Lordships’ House to go through this virus, and I wish other noble Lords the best should they face what I did. I would like to flag to the…23 Mar 2020HANSARDIntegrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy ReviewMy Lords, does the Minister agree that, for years, there have been warnings about pandemics? Did he note that, in the 2015 review, there was a declared need to tackle threats that…23 Mar 2020