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HANSARDCovid-19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewMy Lords, before I start, I will just emphasise the point made by the noble Lord that it is unusual when business says “at a convenient time after 7.30 pm” to be starting closer…06 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid-19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewMy Lords, the Minister has addressed a number of issues tonight but, looking back, I am not sure that she answered many of the questions that I asked at the beginning. I shall…06 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid-19 Inquiry: Judicial ReviewIt was me.06 Jun 2023HANSARDMinisterial Code: Investigation of Potential BreachMy Lords, the Prime Minister alone is the guardian of the Ministerial Code. The Prime Minister alone appoints the ethics adviser. The Prime Minister alone decides whether an…25 May 2023HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, I thank the Lord Privy Seal for repeating the Statement. It is very helpful to the House, and I am grateful to him for doing so. I reinforce the comments that he made…24 May 2023HANSARDIsrael: Palestinian Civilian CasualtiesMy Lords, may I bring the Minister back to the UN and his role as Human Rights Minister? He will be aware that this month the UN Human Rights Council is looking at Israel’s human…10 May 2023HANSARDList of Ministers’ Interests and Ministerial CodeMy Lords, for the avoidance of doubt for the Minister, the Question is in two parts, about first the ministerial register of interests, and secondly the Ministerial Code, and my…25 Apr 2023HANSARDScotland: Meeting with New First MinisterMy Lords, it is clear from the questions and answers today that this House is committed to the United Kingdom, with Scotland remaining a central part of it. May I bring the…29 Mar 2023HANSARDScottish Government: Ultra Vires ExpenditureMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his thoughtful answers. I take issue with one, however. He described my noble friend Lord Foulkes as “dogmatic”, but we on this side regard him…09 Mar 2023HANSARDWhatsApp: Ministerial CommunicationsMy Lords, many of us recall the TV series and the films “Mission: Impossible”, where a confidential message from the Government would self-destruct in about 30 seconds. I think…08 Mar 2023HANSARDWindsor FrameworkMy Lords, I welcome the fact that the DUP has set up a panel to look at the issues around the framework. I hope it will be looking at what it can deliver for Northern Ireland. I…07 Mar 2023HANSARDCivil Service ImpartialityMy Lords, we have heard a lot of nonsense on this over the past few days. Over many years, Sue Gray has been praised by Ministers from all parties for her abilities and her…07 Mar 2023HANSARDCivil Service ImpartialityWe have had a lot of heckling—I think we are getting a bit bad-tempered in the Chamber these days. I am happy to repeat what I said, in case anyone missed it. It is not without…07 Mar 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolNo, I am not giving way. I am not prepared to give way to the noble Lord who tried to heckle me from a sedentary position. He will have the opportunity to ask questions later. If…28 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolThe noble Lord heckles me from a sedentary position. I suggest that he should apologise to those who have had to deal with these negotiations to change the protocol that he…28 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, I thank the Minister for repeating the Statement—that was quite a feat of endurance. He should be grateful that we have a time limit today; the Prime Minister was on his…28 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolNo, I am not giving way, and he should not heckle. He should behave in this House; he has been here long enough. How much sooner could this new framework have been agreed if the…28 Feb 2023HANSARDGeorgia: Imprisonment of Mikhail SaakashviliMy Lords, listening to the Minister, I think he is aware that there is a wider issue here which goes right to the heart of the democratic credibility of Georgia. My noble friend…27 Feb 2023HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Supreme Court JudgmentMy Lords, the Supreme Court judgment is welcome in that it provides legal certainty where there was uncertainty. The protocol negotiated by this Government—I see that the noble…09 Feb 2023HANSARDOmagh BombingMy Lords, throughout history there are incidents of such appalling horror that where we were when we heard the news remains embedded in our memories. Many in your Lordships’ House…09 Feb 2023