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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI did not intend to imply in any way that Parliament is not sovereign, but there is no obligation under European law or international law to introduce abortion.15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI do not think it is quite right to say that huge numbers of women are being raped, become pregnant and are imprisoned because of breaches of the law. That is not what is…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I want to add a brief word to what the noble Lord, Lord Hain, and others have said. Unfortunately, many of us have seen, met, worked with and tried to help people whose…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe Reverend Norman Hamilton has worked on the interface in north Belfast for 20 years, and hundreds of clergy and ordinary people—doctors, nurses and lawyers—all signed, from all…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI thank the noble Baroness for giving way. Will she explain when, before this time, I could have tabled the amendment?15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillDoes the noble Lord not recognise the difference between the people of Northern Ireland having some form of consultation with their elected representatives and a blocking…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their contributions. I particularly thank the noble Lord, Lord Shinkwin, for a magnificent defence of those who are disabled even before they are…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to the amendment in my name and that of the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Eames, the noble Lord, Lord Hay, and the noble Lord, Lord Alton, who…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Trimble, who, as a Nobel Peace Prize winner, is one of the architects of the Good Friday agreement. I pay tribute to him…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIs the Minister aware of what has happened with deadlines in the past in Northern Ireland, and that they quite simply do not work? Is he aware that the former chair of the talks,…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI do not want to be difficult, and I thank the Minister for giving way. If I want to table an amendment, draft it on the basis of the Bill before us and then something different…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt is with a very heavy heart that I speak to noble Lords today. First, I would like to join those who have paid tribute to Sir Anthony Hart for his superb work, and to express my…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI just want to ask the noble Lord a question. Can he explain why Sinn Féin should come back to the negotiating table, when it got what it asked for? Why should it come back? There…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe Minister has just told us that there are very few issues still dividing the parties. Since we are effectively being threatened in this Parliament tonight, can he tell us what…10 Jul 2019HANSARDAccess to Palliative Care Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very pleased to support the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, for the way she introduced this very important Bill into your Lordships’ House. It is not just about the…14 Jun 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, the noble Baroness referred to a number of statutory instruments which have been laid—400-plus. I draw the attention of the House, having just come from the Secondary…12 Feb 2019