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HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial VirusMy Lords, in his initial response to me, the Minister indicated that the policy papers were being drawn up. What policy options are being considered?25 Jul 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial VirusTo ask His Majesty’s Government, following advice issued by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation on 7 June, whether they are planning to undertake an immunisation…25 Jul 2023HANSARDTobacco and Related Products (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his presentation of the statutory instrument. I have to declare an interest: I am a member of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, and…24 Jul 2023HANSARDTobacco and Related Products (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023I thank the Minister for giving way. In relation to what he said about the transport of these substances, I indicated the issue of regulation, as did the noble Lord, Lord Allan.…24 Jul 2023HANSARDMMR VaccineMy Lords, the Minister referred to outreach campaigns in relation to the take-up of MMR. Will that extend to children who are disabled and who are forced to be off school for…20 Jul 2023HANSARDPostal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023The Minister was describing the work and who would actually be involved in it. Can she provide the Committee with a little more detail about the type of work? Maybe she could…19 Jul 2023HANSARDPostal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023My Lords, I declare my interest as a member of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee, which has looked at this statutory instrument in some detail. As the Minister said, we…19 Jul 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I rise to speak in favour of Amendments 111, 115, 120 and 121, in my name, which relate directly to devolved competence. I thank the Minister and his ministerial…18 Jul 2023HANSARDElectronic Travel AuthorisationMy Lords, following the regret Motion debate on 23 May and subsequent amendments in Committee and at Report on the Illegal Migration Bill in respect of ETAs, what further…17 Jul 2023HANSARDCommunity Health Services: Waiting ListsMy Lords, recent research has found that almost three in five disabled children seeking physical and talking therapies are waiting more than 12 months for appointments, which is…12 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, the final issue I raised in Committee is dealt with in this group on so-called proportionality. I tabled amendments in Committee to ensure that under Part 3 no website…10 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I reiterate what the noble Lord, Lord Bethell, has said and thank him for our various discussions between Committee and Report, particularly on this set of amendments to…10 Jul 2023HANSARDLive Animals: Export BanMy Lords, will the Minister indicate whether this legislation will be in the forthcoming King’s Speech? What discussions have already taken place with devolved Administrations,…10 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillI thank the Minister for that. In conclusion, I hope he will reflect on those issues and come back, maybe at the end of the next group. I remind the House that in February the…06 Jul 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, we spent a lot of time in Committee raising concerns about how pornography and age verification were going to operate across all parts of the Bill. I have heard what the…06 Jul 2023HANSARDEquipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2017 (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023My Lords, I rise in support of these regulations. I declare two interests. First, I am a member of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee; it agreed with the regulations but…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I declare an interest as a member of the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee. We are joined today by the chair of our committee, the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023The Minister has highlighted the various organisations that were consulted as stakeholders. Does the Northern Ireland Office not consider schools and their governing bodies across…28 Jun 2023HANSARDEmergency CommunicationsMy Lords, yesterday the northern part of the UK experienced very heavy, intense thunderstorms. Communities rely on the emergency services; they also rely on access to the 999…26 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill26 Jun 2023