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HANSARDDeath of a Member: Lord JudgeMy Lords, I thank the Lord Privy Seal for what I thought was a remarkable tribute to Igor Judge. I thought he entirely captured the essence of the man, who was a greatly esteemed…09 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, as we look ahead to the Government’s programme for this last Session of this Parliament, it is also, as we have heard, a time of reflection. Last year, when Her Majesty…07 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechThat this debate be adjourned until tomorrow.07 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I thank the Lord Privy Seal for repeating today’s Statement. He will have recognised that it was welcomed across the whole House. Last week, following the previous…23 Oct 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, I thank the Lord Privy Seal for repeating today’s Statement and for providing updates on the Government’s actions and the co-operation taking place, as I am aware, with…16 Oct 2023HANSARDNational Cyber Security CentreMy Lords, to take the Minister back to prevention, he will be aware of the increase in the number of ransomware issues—the incoming Costa Rican Government last year and the Irish…16 Oct 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her introduction to the debate. She apologised for the noble Lord, Lord Ahmad, not being here, but noble Lords know her personal commitment to…21 Sept 2023HANSARDG20 SummitMy Lords, I thank the Lord Privy Seal for repeating the Statement. It helps the House when Statements are repeated; I am grateful to him for doing so. As the G20 got under way,…12 Sept 2023HANSARDSecurity UpdateMy Lords, I thank the Lord Privy Seal for repeating the Statement in a timely way on the same day as it was made in the other place. I have often said from this Dispatch Box that…11 Sept 2023HANSARDReinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete: Public BuildingsMy Lords, the test of a good Government is not whether a crisis pops up on their watch that they have to deal with but how Ministers respond. There are two options—you can roll up…06 Sept 2023HANSARDElectoral Commission: Data BreachesMy Lords, if I am honest, the Minister’s answers are quite unsatisfactory and do not answer the question the noble Lord asked. She will recall consideration of the Elections Bill,…04 Sept 2023HANSARDRhodes Wildfires: Repatriation of HolidaymakersMy Lords, I bring the Minister back to a point I made at the beginning, which he did not respond to. If individual insurers and independent travellers are looking for travel…25 Jul 2023HANSARDRhodes Wildfires: Repatriation of HolidaymakersMy Lords, can I ask the Minister to rethink this matter in the light of the information from the noble Lord, Lord Young? It seems quite poignant. We are all ready to go off on our…25 Jul 2023HANSARDHouse Of Lords: Appointments SystemMy Lords, the noble Lord will understand that this is the fifth report of the Lord Speaker’s Committee. I am sure he senses the huge exasperation that so little has changed since…19 Jul 2023HANSARDVetting Social Media AccountsMy Lords, I have read the document concerned— Due Diligence and Impartiality – Supporting and Protecting our Diversity Networks —the guidance and the forms that have to be filled…21 Jun 2023HANSARDHereditary Peers By-electionMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Grocott for raising this issue with his customary good humour, used to make a very serious point. We all welcome our new colleague, the…14 Jun 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, it is quite clear that, while some Members may be looking fresh-faced, bright and breezy this morning, others are looking a bit bleary-eyed. The difficulty with very…08 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid-19 InquiryMy Lords, I raised this issue of the timing during the Minister’s Statement earlier this week. The amount of information that the Government say is relevant is enormous. They have…08 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid-19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewThe Minister misunderstands. It is difficult to ask the questions, but it should be easy for her to answer them.06 Jun 2023HANSARDScottish Government: ExpenditureMy Lords, the questions asked by my noble friends Lord Foulkes and Lord McAvoy related specifically to the Minister for Independence. There are two issues here. One is the cost,…06 Jun 2023