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HANSARDEngland: Historic CountiesMy Lords, in preserving Britain’s historic counties, will the Government reassure your Lordships that they will not make more changes to the way they are governed?16 Sept 2021HANSARDProcedure and PrivilegesMy Lords, I fully support the Procedure and Privileges Committee’s report and the decision for the House to return to as normal as possible with your Lordships being present in…13 Jul 2021HANSARDCharities Bill [HL]My Lords, the London County Council’s children’s care committee was not a charity, but all of us were unpaid. Admittedly, that was a long time ago, and it was my first job. I…07 Jul 2021HANSARDChannel 4: Funding and GovernanceMy Lords, how long do Her Majesty’s Government calculate that Channel 4, in its present public and private independent structure, can survive as a going concern?01 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his clarity, but proof of vaccination is irrelevant if we are prohibited from travelling. The Prime Minister is rumoured to have discussed…14 Jun 2021HANSARDDestination Management OrganisationsMy Lords, what support for the recovery of these organisations are the Government giving regarding the resulting instability of endless changing of the red, amber and green…08 Jun 2021HANSARDNet-Zero Carbon EmissionsMy Lords, given the Government’s admirable net-zero target for carbon emissions by 2050, will that include all transport becoming electric? We will have silent motorcars and…07 Jun 2021HANSARDAgri-environment Schemes: Permissive AccessMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his very constructive answers. As there are more and more people from cities using footpaths across farmland for the first time, will the…27 May 2021HANSARDCrown Courts: Outstanding CasesMy Lords, on 25 January, I tabled a Written Question to my noble friend Lord Wolfson regarding the closing, selling and standing empty of courts. My noble friend’s swift, detailed…15 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, your Lordships who have spoken have paid fine tributes far more eloquently than I can. First, I add my sincere condolences to Her Majesty the Queen. My contribution is…12 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Impact on the Prison SystemMy Lords, Covid has had a debilitating effect on so many people, but it is even more difficult to cope with in prison. What are HMG doing to allow more outside activities in these…22 Mar 2021HANSARDChina: Treatment of Uighurs and Taiwanese Airspace IncursionsMy Lords, what is the present situation with Her Majesty’s Government joining the quadrilateral security dialogue of the US, Japan, India and Australia? If so, what does the…18 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Care SystemMy Lords, it is good that schools have returned today, but can HMG make certain that more—preferably outdoor—sports are part of the £6 billion which she mentioned is being…08 Mar 2021HANSARDVideo-sharing Platforms: BBFC RatingsMy Lords, I declare a past interest as a member of the first British video classification council, chaired by Lord Harewood. It was difficult then, so I ask the Minister how…04 Mar 2021HANSARDBelarusMy Lords, it seems that Mrs Tikhanovskaya spoke to the Foreign Secretary this month. Can the Minister say what our future relationship will be with Belarus, which was formerly…23 Feb 2021HANSARDQuestions for Written AnswersWhat has the DHSC done to expand the number of people in its parliamentary branch to deal with the large increase in Questions tabled for Written Answer? I must admit, I put down…22 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Self-IsolationHave HMG any stats on or traced the people who have been in isolation due to positive test results, as well as the regulatory lock-ups, and who have either died or developed…10 Feb 2021HANSARDShawcross Report: Compensation for VictimsI understand why the victims finally deserve an answer, but can I ask the Minister to encourage the publication of William Shawcross’s conclusions and recommendations, rather than…08 Feb 2021HANSARDInternational Year of Health and Care WorkersMy Lords, HMG have supposedly funded 85 schemes with EYN UK to develop a vaccine passport, yet they say they have no plans for one. Will they rethink their no plan-policy and…01 Feb 2021HANSARDEU: MusiciansMy Lords, I declare my interest as vice-president of the European Union Youth Orchestra. The outcome of Brexit was that the EUYO had to move to Bolzano and Grafenegg. As it tours…28 Jan 2021