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HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights Commission: Civil SocietyMy Lords, the Minister has twice referred to restoring trust in our institutions. I put it to him that we do not restore trust just by changing the structures of institutions. It…14 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThat this debate be adjourned till Tuesday 7 January.19 Dec 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, as someone once said, this is déjà vu all over again. It is appropriate that your Lordships’ House records our appreciation to all who have worked so hard to organise…19 Dec 2019HANSARDTributes to Mr Keith PhippsWe are here to serve. In all the years he has been in your Lordships’ House, we have appreciated Mr Phipps’s company, efficiency and natural authority. We have always known who is…05 Nov 2019HANSARDTributes to Mr Keith PhippsMy Lords, this feels a bit like the end of an era, because Mr Phipps has become a bit of a legend in your Lordships’ House. As we have heard, his journey from the Coldstream…05 Nov 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillI think the noble and learned Lord will find that, at the time, we proposed several amendments to the Bill that the noble and learned Lord rejected. Even in my wildest dreams, I…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillI will, because I think the noble Lord recognises the comment I made earlier in my speech.30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillI think the House would like a bit more information. When the noble Earl says that the House could reconvene before 23 December, I think that most Members of your Lordships’…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillMy Lords, when the Prime Minister was standing for election as leader of his party—and, therefore, Prime Minister—I asked an esteemed Conservative Minister and parliamentarian of…30 Oct 2019HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillThe noble Lord tempts me, and I have to say I would argue that case. Whether my party would fully accept everything I want in the manifesto is another matter, but I would…30 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Devolved GovernmentI do not think that the Minister quite answered the question that was asked of him on that point. However, after this Question, we shall move on to the next business—the…28 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitWell, my Lords, what an extraordinary response. On Saturday, MPs from all parties voted to seek an extension to ensure that the necessary legislation will be passed prior to…21 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness for repeating the Statement. There were some points of difference from what the Prime Minister said, which I will come to. I listened…19 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThat this debate be adjourned until tomorrow.14 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, this is my third Queen’s Speech debate as Leader of the Opposition, although it has been a while since the last one. After three Queen’s Speeches, three debates and…14 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, by way of explanation, I said that the DUP were not represented here. I see that they have now taken their seats, and we look forward to hearing from them.07 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, I feel I have heard some of those words before in many other Statements. To be clear, what the Urgent Question asked was when the Government intend to publish the full…07 Oct 2019HANSARDServices, Procedure and Selection CommitteesMy Lords, I concur with the comments of the noble Baroness the Leader of the House. The noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, has been Convenor since 2015 and he has served this…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsMy Lords, I first thank the noble Baroness for repeating the Statement. I think that most of us listened carefully to what the Prime Minister has said today. The Statement was…03 Oct 2019HANSARDDevelopment Aid: PakistanMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that a key part of our support for Pakistan is the CSSF’s rule of law programme, which aims to increase Pakistan’s civilian capacity to…02 Oct 2019