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HANSARDHouse of Lords: SizeMy Lords, following the constructive report of the noble Lord, Lord Burns, can the Government consider the proposal that when the Prime Minister appoints new Peers, only a small…27 Jan 2021HANSARDFloodingI thank the Minister for telling us about the tree strategy, which I was going to ask about and is very important. Is it not also the case that improving drainage structures, even…20 Jan 2021HANSARDPalace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme: SpendingI thank the noble Baroness for her Answer. Are HMG, through the sponsor board, really spending £2 million a week on this R&R project, as asserted by the PAC report? The late David…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid 19: Winter PlanMy Lords, it is very encouraging news that vaccines will be available in 2021—a remarkable feat. We should all congratulate Oxford, which is not only supplying 100 million…24 Nov 2020HANSARDPalace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme: SpendingTo ask the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body how much money is being spent on the Palace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme per week; and what is it being spent on.24 Nov 2020HANSARDHer Majesty the Queen’s Platinum JubileeMy Lords, in a moment of darkness and gloom, the proposed Platinum Jubilee for Her Majesty is a ray of light. Does the Minister agree that there is no better way to celebrate and…16 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his courteous and careful reply, and I thank all noble Lords who have spoken to these amendments, for and against. I am sorry that at this late…09 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market Bill09 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I too pay tribute to Lord Sacks—a huge loss. In moving Amendment 169A, I will also speak to Amendments 169B and 169C in my name. Should the UK Parliament have exclusive…09 Nov 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for presenting so clearly these vital regulations. I am sure that your Lordships agree that it would be wrong not to self-isolate as instructed, and…22 Oct 2020HANSARDHousing Delivery TestMy Lords, how much will Her Majesty’s Government be relying on algorithms in the present climate, and how much importance do they give to including indoor and outdoor sports…13 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the Minister said in the Statement that all people testing positive are required by law to self-isolate. Can he tell the House what the fine is if someone breaks the…06 Oct 2020HANSARDRussia: TradeMy Lords, it is encouraging that HMG hold that “trade and investment can be a lever for stabilising relations” and “increasing UK prosperity”. What trade arrangements and…28 Jul 2020HANSARDEnglish Language LearningMy Lords, I cannot believe that teaching English is not already compulsory in schools in this country. Not only English should be compulsory but clear, correct English; there…27 Jul 2020HANSARDArts, Culture and Heritage: Support PackageMy Lords, HMG got it right: support for the arts is vital. Does the Minister agree that without pantomime, we will lose all our regular theatres permanently beyond anything a…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Test and Trace AppMy Lords, I declare my interest as a former chairman of King’s College London. Will the Government endorse KCL’s COVID Symptom Study app, now used by 3.5 million people, as soon…22 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Pre-school SectorMy Lords, the preschool sector is important. Will the Government therefore continue with test, track and—just as vital—treat? Why has “treat” been dropped for “isolate”?08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Museums, Galleries and Historic BuildingsMy Lords, the plight of museums and galleries has been spoken to eloquently by previous speakers. I will concentrate on the inconsistences regarding restrictions on historic…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: IrelandMy Lords, in discussion with Ireland on the co-ordinated approach for lifting restrictions, when we find a vaccine for Covid-19, what are Her Majesty’s Government doing to prevent…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: TestingMy Lords, testing and tracking are vital in working towards the lifting of restrictions. Can the Minister therefore consider looking at encouraging people to keep a daily diary on…14 May 2020