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HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021My question was not on the quality of abortion services but on the wider services provided on sexual health, contraception and care.28 Apr 2021HANSARDMobile Telephones: Public Emergency Alert SystemIt is great to have a public information system, but we do not know what it is for. This issue is so important because it is about managing risk. One of the problems at the moment…21 Apr 2021HANSARDElection of Lord SpeakerMy Lords, I concur with the comments of the Lord Privy Seal and offer our congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord McFall, on his election as the next Lord Speaker of your…21 Apr 2021HANSARDGender-balanced Parliament and Male PrimogenitureMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Lucas, raises the issue of male primogeniture, which is clearly unfair, but I have to say that, of all the issues of gender equality where I would…20 Apr 2021HANSARDTributes: Baroness Williams of CrosbyMy Lords, despite being made a life Peer in 1993, Baroness Williams of Crosby was nearly always publicly referred to as Shirley Williams—not in ignorance, but in affection. She…14 Apr 2021HANSARDGreensill CapitalMy Lords, the government response fails to grasp the seriousness of this issue. Not only did the former Prime Minister lobby his mates through the backdoor for Greensill Capital…14 Apr 2021HANSARDEnvironment and Climate Change CommitteeMy Lords, I had not intended to speak but will say just a brief word. I cannot speak for the noble Lord’s party, but I assure him that we on these Benches have a very open process…14 Apr 2021HANSARDClerk of the ParliamentsMy Lords, it is an honour to have the opportunity to pay tribute to Ed Ollard as the outgoing Clerk of the Parliaments on his retirement. I admit that this is something of a first…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, when a life spans almost a century, each generation will have a different perception and different memories of that person. Since the announcement of the death of His…12 Apr 2021HANSARDPost Brexit: Economic and Political OpportunitiesMy Lords, like the noble Lord, Lord Hamilton, I want to return to an issue we touched on last week when the Minister appeared to dismiss concerns about the January fall in…25 Mar 2021HANSARDUK-EU TradeMy Lords, I thank the Minister for agreeing to meet the noble Lord, Lord Adonis, on the issues he raised, but in response to my noble friend Lord McNicol, he seemed reluctant to…18 Mar 2021HANSARDTaskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory ReformMy Lords, in response to three questions today, the Minister has said that he cannot answer because it is not his department. He is no novice at the Dispatch Box. Can I gently…17 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewMy Lords, I start with my usual caveat about what a shame it is we are not hearing the Statement in full. It might be a relief to the Leader, but it would be good to hear…17 Mar 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Grace PeriodMy Lords, I think we all welcome that the noble Lord, Lord Frost, is now able to answer Questions from the Dispatch Box and we look forward to an ongoing dialogue with him about…10 Mar 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords CommissionI have a question. I am sure the noble Lord, Lord McFall, will be able to deal with the issues raised by the noble Lord, Lord Balfe, but I wonder whether the latter was slightly…10 Mar 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapMy Lords, I certainly appreciate the different tone and style of this Statement from previous ones from the Prime Minister, so I am sorry that it is not being repeated in your…23 Feb 2021HANSARDQuestions for Written AnswersMy Lords, the noble Earl has been clear that he agrees it is fundamental to our democracy that all government Ministers be accountable to Parliament, which is the reason for these…22 Feb 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: ProceedingsMy Lords, none of us enjoy working remotely. The noble Lord, Lord Farmer, is right that it does not allow the House to work at its best, although thanks to our remarkable digital…04 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, I always think that it is shame that we are not able to hear the Statements in the House first. When I heard the Prime Minister’s Statement, I was struck by how quickly…28 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: SizeMy Lords, I find myself in unusual agreement with the noble Earl, Lord Caithness. The fact is that form should follow the function of this House. It is about not some academic…27 Jan 2021