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HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillMy Lords, I start by declaring an interest as chancellor of Cardiff University. Given the current climate, I think I need to make it clear that it is an unremunerated role. The…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency BillI very much thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this discussion. I would say to the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, that the Welsh Government indicated their concern at the…17 Nov 2021HANSARDAdvanced Research and Invention Agency Bill17 Nov 2021HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for her explanation. I have some sympathy with the noble Lord, Lord Naseby, because, as the Minister knows, I waited five months for my licence.…09 Nov 2021HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, the noble Baroness put her finger on it when she referred to the bad feeling engendered by the internal market Act. That has undermined confidence between the devolved…09 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI simply wanted to add that, when the Minister writes to us, perhaps he could give due consideration to the word “inconsiderate”. One could, unusually, be sent to prison for it.08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, this is a very ambitious amendment from my noble friend. It would involve significant changes to the role of local authorities. Before people say that that is not…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I added my name to Amendment 157. I need to say very little following the speakers today, who have greater expertise than I have—and, of course, the noble Baroness, Lady…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI thank the Minister for her response and also thank noble Lords who have taken part in this short debate. I respond by pointing out that 12 points do not come out of nowhere;…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, this amendment simply calls for a review of road traffic offences. It refers back to the debate we had earlier. My amendment is very broad—and deliberately so. Other…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillI thank the Minister for his response and other noble Lords for participating in this short debate. I have to smile a little to myself because the Minister seemed to argue that…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, at various points in the Bill, the Government are seeking to increase penalties and create new offences, but it is fairly pointless increasing penalties on paper if you…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, for his introduction and the noble Earl, Lord Attlee. My noble friend Lord Bradshaw added his name to the amendment from the noble…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, as the noble and learned Lord explained very effectively, Clause 66 inserts a new Section 2C into the 1988 Act, introducing a new offence of causing serious injury by…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I echo the sentiments of the noble Lord, Lord Berkeley, in thanking the coalition of organisations that have briefed us on Part 5, because they are experts in the field.…08 Nov 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness has made a very strong point about an issue which applies only in a specific part of the country. Most of us do not have experience of this issue. As…08 Nov 2021HANSARDRailways: East Coast Main LineMy Lords, it is five times more expensive to go to COP 26 using east coast main line train services than it is to fly. Since train travel is much more environmentally friendly…03 Nov 2021HANSARDAlcohol DutiesMy Lords, real-term cuts in the price of alcohol send the wrong message also about drink-driving. We have one of the highest drink-drive limits in the world, set more than 50…02 Nov 2021