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HANSARDWindsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Dodds, although he and I disagree on the fundamentals of the Windsor Framework and on the fundamentals of Brexit. I say…13 Feb 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024I think I was quite clear in my comments that I was referring to the tone of the Command Paper, which involved only one party with the British Government, which represented a…13 Feb 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for giving way. He has just referred to international agreements. Would he agree with me, therefore, that this Bill contravenes international…12 Feb 2024HANSARDDevolved Authorities: Expenditure outwith CompetencesMy Lords, now that devolution has been restored to Northern Ireland and there have been considerable discussions around funding issues—I acknowledge the funding that has already…05 Feb 2024HANSARDNational Immunisation ProgrammeTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to accelerate the adoption of new innovative vaccines by the National Immunisation Programme.18 Jan 2024HANSARDNational Immunisation ProgrammeMy Lords, I was delighted to secure this debate as it is a subject of significant importance and one in which I have a close interest. Noble Lords will be aware of my particular…18 Jan 2024HANSARDNational Immunisation ProgrammeI thank the noble Lord for giving way. In the fullness of time—I know time is short today—could he give some thought, along with his ministerial colleagues, to the acceleration of…18 Jan 2024HANSARDDementiaMy Lords, I welcome the ability to participate in this debate and I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Browning, on securing it. I wanted to participate in it as I have family…18 Jan 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Industrial ActionMy Lords, public sector workers in Northern Ireland demand pay parity with their colleagues right across the UK, and are undoubtedly justified in that demand, but they have been…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHealth: RSV ImmunisationMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer. For the avoidance of doubt, can he explain to your Lordships’ House what funding has been allocated to the national immunisation…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHealth: RSV ImmunisationTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps are being taken to ensure that appropriate funding is in place to deliver immunisation programmes for respiratory syncytial virus by the…17 Jan 2024HANSARDHorizon: Compensation and ConvictionsMy Lords, in the other place today, Minister Kevin Hollinrake said that engagement with the Scottish and Northern Ireland Administrations would take place. How will that happen in…10 Jan 2024HANSARDUniversal CreditMy Lords, will the Minister give due consideration, along with his ministerial colleagues in government, for the need to reform the social security system to ensure that poverty,…07 Dec 2023HANSARDCancer Research UK ReportTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the report Longer , Better Lives: A Manifesto for Cancer Research and Care , published by Cancer Research UK on…05 Dec 2023HANSARDCancer Research UK ReportI thank the Minister for his Answer. The CRUK manifesto clearly highlights the priorities required for tackling rising cancer rates with a growing ageing population, including the…05 Dec 2023HANSARDDigital Markets, Competition and Consumers BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Holmes of Richmond. I welcome the Bill, but there are some improvements that the Government could bring forward to…05 Dec 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Investment SummitMy Lords, coming from Northern Ireland, I am well aware of the success of the investment conference and the large number of investors who came from the United States, along with…23 Nov 2023HANSARDMopeds, Motorcycles and Powered Light Vehicle IndustryPerhaps the noble Lord might say something about the simplification of the licensing scheme—and I welcome him and the noble Lord, Lord Liddle, to the Front Benches.23 Nov 2023HANSARDMopeds, Motorcycles and Powered Light Vehicle IndustryTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support a safe and sustainable future for mopeds, motorcycles and the powered light vehicle industry.23 Nov 2023HANSARDMopeds, Motorcycles and Powered Light Vehicle IndustryMy Lords, I am pleased to have secured this debate. I hasten to add that I am not a petrolhead, and if anybody asks me to go on one of these vehicles I might run a mile.…23 Nov 2023