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HANSARDProtocol on Northern Ireland: Disruption to TradeMy Lords, shoppers in Northern Ireland supermarkets were surprised to find competitors’ products on the shelves. Of greater concern, some products have disappeared entirely, with…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, I think it is appropriate to begin with a comment on the shocking and extraordinary events that unfolded on our TV screens last night. Today we are discussing the impact…07 Jan 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I listened carefully to the Minister’s answers and I do not think he has addressed the Question first put to him by the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, who was the first…05 Jan 2021HANSARDTributesMy Lords, I associate our group with the comments made by the Government Chief Whip. We particularly send our condolences to the family of Simon Gough. I am deputising for the…17 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe noble Lord says “Hear, hear”, but he must be embarrassed by this—I forgot, he is past embarrassment—because with just 15 days to go, there is no clarity about the terms on…16 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness for some clarity around dates—or maybe not. On the Trade (Disclosure of Information) Bill, it is a sensible precaution to take all…16 Dec 2020HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, I totally agree with the last point made by the noble Lord, Lord Newby. This is quite extraordinary. I do not know that it has ever happened before in your Lordships’…14 Dec 2020HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeOh, it is public—so noble Lords will see that it is not straight along party lines. The idea that a political decision is being taken is absolute nonsense. People made a decision…14 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Health InformationMy Lords, we were all delighted to see the news this morning that 90 year- old Margaret Keenan got the first vaccination from nurse May Parsons. However, can I take the Minister…08 Dec 2020HANSARDConduct Committee ReportMy Lords, I have listened carefully to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Brown. He has tried to answer, and he has hit the nail on the head when saying that it explains the…02 Dec 2020HANSARDPatrick Finucane: Supreme Court JudgmentMy Lords, I first take a moment to pay tribute to Brian Kerr, Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore, whose death was announced by the Lord Speaker in your Lordships’ House earlier today. I am…02 Dec 2020HANSARDConduct Committee ReportMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood. I have two points: both have been touched on by the noble Lord, Lord Balfe, but in a…02 Dec 2020HANSARDPalace of Westminster Restoration and Renewal Programme: SpendingMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Scott, for her answers. She is answering for the sponsor body today, because of her commitment to this project. I wish that…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid 19: Winter PlanMy Lords, this has been a year in which everyone, at home and abroad, has seen their lives change, some irrevocably. There is now huge excitement about the development of vaccines…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, I was disappointed with the Minister’s response to the noble Lord, Lord Butler of Brockwell, who sought to place this issue in the context of how the Government see…24 Nov 2020HANSARDIntegrated ReviewMy Lords, the first duty of any Government is the safety and security of its citizens. The Statement on defence spending is obviously welcome news. The Prime Minister’s…23 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Capability: Dunlop ReviewMy Lords, can I take the Minister back to his first Answer? He said that Michael Gove had said that the review would be published before the end of the year. In fact, Michael Gove…19 Nov 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords CommissionMy Lords, first, I thank the Senior Deputy Speaker. I raised concerns about the earlier draft, and he has listened to those and come back with what I think is a very workable and…11 Nov 2020HANSARDDefence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I apologise. I am so used to Oral Questions, where we are called by name, that I was slightly wrong-footed. Delighted would not be the word to use about speaking in this short…03 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, our procedure at the moment is to assume that Members watched the Prime Minister yesterday when he made his Statement or have read its content. One thing I would say at…03 Nov 2020