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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I support the amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan. I have already added my name as a signatory to those amendments and to those in the name of my…24 Jan 2023HANSARDIreland/Northern Ireland Protocol: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (European Affairs Committee Sub-Committee Report)My Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lamont, and to acknowledge the good work and stewardship of our chair, the noble Lord, Lord Jay, and our staff. Our chair…20 Jan 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial VirusTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they have plans to introduce PCR testing and an annual vaccination programme for young infants, children and older adults in relation to…19 Jan 2023HANSARDRespiratory Syncytial VirusMy Lords, as the Minister will know, RSV-related hospitalisations in the under-fives cost £48.2 million in the UK annually. At a time when the NHS is facing increasing pressures,…19 Jan 2023HANSARDHousing: Private Rented SectorMy Lords, given the ongoing cost of living crisis and the reliance of many people for survival purposes on food banks, what impact do the Government believe the lack of available…12 Jan 2023HANSARDHealth: MalnutritionMy Lords, given that the Government’s White Paper on food, published earlier this year, indicated that the Government have a central role to play in addressing health inequalities…14 Dec 2022HANSARDInvasive Group A Streptococcus and Scarlet FeverMy Lords, the UK Health Security Agency is to work in collaboration with the public health agencies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. What level of collaboration has taken…05 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his presentation on the Bill. I recognise and acknowledge that it is necessary but, like him, I feel that the only solution is the restoration…05 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I was 11 in 1969, when the Troubles started. I lived in an area of Downpatrick in County Down which was largely unscathed by terrorist violence. However, that changed in…23 Nov 2022HANSARDRepublic of Ireland and Northern Ireland: Energy Supply ShortfallsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made, if any, of the progress of discussions with the Government of the Republic of Ireland and the Northern Ireland…21 Nov 2022HANSARDRepublic of Ireland and Northern Ireland: Energy Supply ShortfallsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his detailed Answer. Given the strengthening nature of British-Irish relations and all the problems that have been indicated with energy…21 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ElectionsMy Lords, I would like to be associated with the Minister’s comments about Dr Éamon Phoenix, a lecturer in Irish history at Stranmillis, one of the colleges of Queen’s University…14 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I will speak in favour of Amendment 40 in my name and that of the noble Baroness, Lady Suttie, and will refer to Amendments 42 and 43A in my name. In many ways,…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Doocey, for her amendment because it goes to the heart of the protocol and the protocol Bill issues in relation to the need for an SPS…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThe Minister just indicated that discussions have taken place with the devolved Administrations. Maybe he can give us a little more colour about the type of discussions that have…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I have three amendments in this group but, before referring to them, I say that obviously this set of amendments really deals with the restrictions on the use of…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann, who highlights quite clearly the central proposition in Amendment 38, tabled in my name and that of the…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillI thank the Minister for giving way. Does he not agree that it would be much better to undertake such discussions through negotiations themselves to correct those parts of the…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillFor the avoidance of doubt, and for the information of the noble Lord, Lord McCrea, when I say “consent and agreement” I mean consent, and it must be the consent of all the…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillIn relation to the European Court of Justice and access for the people and businesses of Northern Ireland to the EU single market, how will that be facilitated if there is no ECJ?…07 Nov 2022