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HANSARDPrisoners (Disclosure of Information About Victims) BillI thank the noble Lords who have spoken. I too express my great sympathy for Marie McCourt, who has fought a tireless campaign over a number of years to see justice done for her…08 Sept 2020HANSARDFatal Accidents Act 1976 (Remedial) Order 2020My Lords, I am grateful for this informed and constructive debate. A number of important points were made, which I would like to respond to. If I miss anything, I am more than…03 Sept 2020HANSARDHuman Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2019My Lords, I am very grateful to noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. I will try to answer as many questions as I can and if I have missed anything, we will look…03 Sept 2020HANSARDFatal Accidents Act 1976 (Remedial) Order 2020My Lords, I am afraid that the noble and learned Lord, Lord Keen of Elie, is unable to be here so I am taking this order through on his behalf. This draft order seeks to rectify…03 Sept 2020HANSARDHuman Rights Act 1998 (Remedial) Order 2019My Lords, this draft remedial order was laid before both Houses on 15 October 2019 in the last Session of Parliament. It was laid to implement the decision of the European Court…03 Sept 2020HANSARDSentencing Bill [HL]That the order of recommitment be discharged.29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010The Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010 puts on a statutory basis the Civil Service Code and guarantees the impartiality of the permanent Civil Service to serve…29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010I do not comment on press speculation. No decisions have yet been taken on the form and scope of the commission on the constitution, democracy and rights. However, we will consult…29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010I reiterate that we have no plans to amend the 2010 Act. The established system—that civil servants are accountable to Ministers, who in turn are accountable to…29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010The Government continue to believe that the legislative framework set by the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act is appropriate and provides sufficient flexibility to permit…29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010My Lords, the Government have made it very clear that the NHS is safe in any trade deals. It will continue to be safe.29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010My Lords, no. There has been no discussion on any amendments to the Act.29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010My Lords, I am not sure whether the reports are correct, but special advisers are certainly covered by the Act. They are appointed in accordance with the Act and work within the…29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010I am really sorry to disappoint my noble friend but no, I cannot. If he takes my Answer to the first Question he will understand why.29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010I can only reiterate that the Government have looked at what has come from the committees and their recommendations, and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office is looking at a review…29 Jul 2020HANSARDConstitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010My Lords, that is exactly where the Foreign and Commonwealth Office’s review is leading: to see whether it can put in place any further best practice within the CRaG guidelines to…29 Jul 2020HANSARDEU: Future Trade AgreementI totally agree with my noble friend. That is what the Government are working on at this moment and will continue to work on until we get that agreement.29 Jul 2020HANSARDEU: Future Trade AgreementThe fifth negotiation round took place in London last week and intensified talks are ongoing. There is convergence in many areas and we will keep working to bridge the gaps. We…29 Jul 2020HANSARDEU: Future Trade AgreementI thank the noble Baroness for her question. No, we are not going to forget the importance of the level playing field. The political declaration sets out our commitment to discuss…29 Jul 2020HANSARDEU: Future Trade AgreementInternational trade partners will be seeking full access to the UK market. The UK internal market system will provide a stable and consistent regulatory framework that will…29 Jul 2020