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HANSARDLeasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Best, who has a wide knowledge of housing—especially housing policy matters. I remember meeting him some years ago when I…24 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Internal ReviewMy Lords, this morning on BBC News there has been a suggestion that the Indian variant has been due in large part to ineffective track and trace. Would the Minister like to…20 May 2021HANSARDBiomass Electricity Subsidies: DeforestationMy Lords, Drax in the United States is subsidised by the Government until 2027 to supply biomass energy to the UK. In view of this, will the Minister confirm what discussions have…20 May 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote Participation and Hybrid SittingsMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Roberts, and I welcome the opportunity to participate in this important debate. It is not only reviewing the operation of…20 May 2021HANSARD10-point Plan: Six Months OnMy Lords, given that energy is devolved in Northern Ireland, along, to a lesser extent, with the environment, can the Minister confirm how the Government’s levelling-up agenda…19 May 2021HANSARDOsimertinib Cancer TreatmentMy Lords, will the Minister commit to meet the pharmaceutical industry, otherwise known as PAGB, which I met several weeks ago and which told me about problems that could ensue…18 May 2021HANSARDTrade and Official Controls (Transitional Arrangements for Prior Notifications) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for his explanation of and introduction to these two sets of regulations. The first set relate to trade and official controls. I note that they are…18 May 2021HANSARDSocial Care: Person-centred Dementia Care[ Inaudible .]17 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsMy Lords, I have met the Ballymurphy families on many occasions and have always been impressed by their sincerity and tenacity to find out the truth about why their loved ones…17 May 2021HANSARDProceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Cash Searches: Code of Practice) Order 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for the explanation of these instruments, all of which are important in the fight against crime and criminality, and to ensure that the ill-gotten…17 May 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateCan the Leader of the House confirm the nature of the discussions with the devolved Administrations? Will their leaders be equal or secondary partners in driving this inquiry to…13 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the two new Members who have made their maiden speeches today and offer my best wishes to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Portsmouth on his…12 May 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what is their latest assessment of the political situation in Zimbabwe as regards human rights.28 Apr 2021HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021My Lords, I am thankful for the opportunity to speak on this unprecedented move to provide the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland with such expansive powers. I share the…28 Apr 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsMy Lords, in the light of the deepening economic and political crisis, which has had direct impact on local communities throughout Zimbabwe, will the Minister go a little further…28 Apr 2021HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Hendy, who is very knowledgeable from his legal background in employment law. I thank the Minister for her explanation of…27 Apr 2021HANSARDWhiplash Injury Regulations 2021My Lords, I welcome the reform of whiplash injuries compensation because, in many instances, the accumulated payments for whiplash injuries—which in many instances are very…26 Apr 2021HANSARDRussia: Alexei NavalnyMy Lords, UN human rights experts have urged Moscow to let Alexei Navalny be medically evaluated abroad. Can the Minister confirm what discussions are being held with the United…22 Apr 2021HANSARDBiodiversity EmergencyMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Teverson, on submitting this Question on the biodiversity emergency for debate today. Like him, I believe that the climate emergency…22 Apr 2021HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I welcome these regulations. I have several questions for the Minister, building on what we dealt with during our debate on 18 March. Covid-19 has changed every aspect…19 Apr 2021