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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendments 21B, 21C and 23C in the name of my noble friend Lord Hain. It is a pleasure to follow him as well as the noble Lord, Lord Deben, the noble…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords—02 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, there has been much discussion today, and it goes back to the issue of democratic deficit and how we deal with what Northern Ireland’s public representatives cannot deal…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol Bill02 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, Amendment 25 is in my name and that of the noble Baroness, Lady Suttie. The purpose of this amendment is to prevent Ministers using powers in the Bill to make Article 18…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Dodds, for giving way. Further to the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Hannay, would the noble Lord, Lord Dodds, accept that around 56% of the…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his detailed explanation of the Government’s position. I also thank the noble Baroness, Lady Suttie, my noble friend Lady Chapman and the noble…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I am absolutely delighted to add my name to this suite of amendments in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Suttie. These amendments clearly have a specific purpose.…31 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThe Minister is referring to the dual regulatory regime. I would like the Government to understand that this will work for some businesses but for other types of industry, such as…31 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, for his clear elucidation of the impact of these amendments. To give a practical example, the dairy industry in Northern Ireland, which I…31 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol Bill31 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I rise to support the amendments standing in my name in group 6, which all seek to protect the operation of Article 2 of the protocol. There is much that is highly…31 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this debate, including the Minister who responded. I obviously look forward to the detailed answers following the submission…31 Oct 2022HANSARDOnline Pornography: Digital Economy Act 2017My Lords, the Government have commissioned research on the prevalence and impact of a wide range of harmful content online, including pornography. Could the Minister indicate when…26 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I rise to support both these amendments and to pay tribute to our colleague Baroness May Blood, who sadly passed away last week. May was a fearless campaigner in Belfast…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillI thank the noble Lord, Lord Bew, for giving way. While I was not at BIPA, my clear understanding—and I have just had it confirmed—is that the Irish Government’s position is quite…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, and the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, for their probing amendments. I agree with them and believe that there is a mandatory…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNitrate-free Bacon and HamTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support the production of nitrate-free bacon and ham in England.18 Oct 2022HANSARDNitrate-free Bacon and HamMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his Answer, but I ask him: will the Government consider a review of regulation surrounding the use of nitrites in food production, following…18 Oct 2022HANSARDHorn of Africa: FamineMy Lords, the Horn of Africa is now entering an unprecedented fifth failed rainy season, which is having devastating consequences for the local population. Can the Minister…13 Oct 2022