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HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for his explanation of these statutory instruments. I support sanctions as long as they are compliant with human rights legislation. Exiting the EU…08 Feb 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle. I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Woodley, to the House and congratulate him on his maiden…04 Feb 2021HANSARDRail Fares: Flexi-season TicketsMy Lords, the Minister referred to the Government looking at a number of solutions. Will she indicate whether those solutions include enhanced ventilation systems and particle…04 Feb 2021HANSARDBribery Act 2010: Post-legislative Scrutiny (Select Committee Report)My Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope of Craighead. I congratulate the chair of the committee, the noble and learned Lord, Lord Saville…03 Feb 2021HANSARDBrexit: FarmersTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that farmers continue to receive financial support following the United Kingdom’s departure from the European…02 Feb 2021HANSARDBrexit: FarmersMy Lords, could the Minister give a commitment that there will be adequate and sufficient funding for farmers to develop their enterprises for the purposes of economic and…02 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, particularly on this subject. I believe that there is an open door here when talking about the protection…01 Feb 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, I take this opportunity to congratulate the two new Members of your Lordships’ House, the noble Lord, Lord Hammond of Runnymede, and the noble Baroness, Lady Shafik, on…28 Jan 2021HANSARDAgricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I take this opportunity to thank the Minister for his explanation of the regulations. I note from doing some research in advance of the debate that apparently they build…27 Jan 2021HANSARDFertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, and I too thank the Minister for his detailed and comprehensive explanation of these…26 Jan 2021HANSARDTackling Intergenerational Unfairness (Select Committee Report)My Lords, I take this opportunity to congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Price, and his special scrutiny committee on this report and on setting the context for this very important…25 Jan 2021HANSARDTax: Church Action for Tax Justice ReportsMy Lords, I congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans on securing this important debate. There is absolutely no doubt that there are major tax and welfare…21 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Dubs, who served along with us in Northern Ireland as a Northern Ireland Minister. I have some deep concerns about the…20 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Victims’ Payment SchemeMy Lords, the Minister said that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland is fully engaged in this matter. Will the Minister ensure that the Secretary of State accelerates that…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering. I thank the Minister for his explanation of these regulations, which simply prolong the…19 Jan 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Thornhill. I will address the Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) (No. 2) Bill. I happen to agree with the noble Lords, Lord…18 Jan 2021HANSARDForeign Policy: UK-EU DialogueMy Lords, can the Minister detail the nature of future structured or unstructured engagement with the EU on foreign policy around the issues of security and human rights?14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: VaccinationsMy Lords, based on the scientific and medical evidence, which undoubtedly will be gathered throughout this vaccination process, can the Minister indicate if there will be annual…13 Jan 2021HANSARDMedicines and Medical Devices BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle. At this stage, let me congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Cumberlege, on her…12 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Defamation Act 2013My Lords, what work has been done by the Northern Ireland Executive on updating the defamation laws in view of the fact that the Northern Ireland Law Commission has indicated that…11 Jan 2021