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HANSARDEuropean CouncilMy Lords, as on many occasions when we have had Statements on the European Council, the story behind the Statement is one of sensible co-operation in so many important areas. In…24 Jun 2019HANSARDBrexit: Creative Industries’ Access to European MarketsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent discussions they have had with representatives of the United Kingdom’s creative industries about future access to European markets.15 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Creative Industries’ Access to European MarketsMy Lords, I declare a relevant interest as chair of Tyne & Wear Archives & Museums, although my question relates to the creative industries more generally. I know that the…15 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Petition to Revoke Article 50 NotificationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when they will respond to the petition created by Margaret Anne Georgiadou to revoke their notification of 29 March 2017 in accordance with Article…26 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Petition to Revoke Article 50 NotificationMy Lords, I have seen the response that the Government have already posted on the website. It is rather dismissive, simply repeats earlier responses and keeps the date of 29 March…26 Mar 2019HANSARDFurther Developments in Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionMy Lords, faced with our likely imminent departure from the European Union, I feel alarmed and concerned about our country’s future. But I should say, too, that I feel great…11 Mar 2019HANSARDFurther Developments in Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionBy far the best way forward would be not to leave the European Union, so that we would continue to benefit from the very good deal we have at present. I am also astonished that…11 Mar 2019HANSARDStronger Towns FundMy Lords, the money announced for the north-east of England amounts to £5 per person in the north-east for each of the seven years. Is it not the case that this in no way…05 Mar 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, there have been votes in both Houses of Parliament against no deal. Why do the Government not simply accept the will of Parliament on this issue?26 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, I support strongly the point made by the noble Viscount, Lord Hailsham. The Statement makes a great deal about a guarantee of social, environmental and other rights.…12 Feb 2019HANSARDFinance (No. 3) BillMy Lords, I am pleased to take part in the debate, although it must be said that the wider context, described so well by my noble friend Lord Tunnicliffe, is dramatic and…07 Feb 2019HANSARDNissan in SunderlandMy Lords, I echo the concerns raised by the right reverend Prelate, but in its statement Nissan specifically mentioned the uncertainty created by Brexit. Another factor too is the…05 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundMy Lords, in view of the Minister’s concern for former steel- and coal-mining areas, I ask that it be extended to areas devastated by the demise of the shipbuilding industry. On…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: SecurityTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions ministers from the Home Office and the Ministry for Justice have had with the heads of police forces about security issues…29 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: SecurityMy Lords, while the economic consequences of a no-deal Brexit are dominating the headlines, is it not the case that the consequences of no deal on vital security co-operation with…29 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, although nobody wants a hard border between Northern Ireland and the Republic, is it not the case that if we leave without any deal whatever, there will automatically be…14 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Dobbs, referred to Project Fear, a theme that has been repeated many times during our debates. I begin by saying that Project Fear is not limited to…09 Jan 2019