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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillAmendment 16 actually proposes inserting a new clause, but that is slightly irrelevant. We have had a debate on Amendment 12 and are now looking at the requirement to consult…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, it has been a long debate and it has ranged rather wide of Amendment 16A. The noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, said that Amendment 16 was an amendment to Amendment 12, but…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hayward, for the way he introduced this amendment and for addressing the comments made by the noble Lords from the DUP. I am sure the…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMay I suggest that if the noble Lord wants the Minister to answer questions, he makes his speech and the Minister answers at the end? That would be a courtesy to the House, and…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI assure the noble Lord that I had a great time. I hope for an invitation to the next party.17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, despite the danger of sounding repetitive, I thank the Minister and the noble Baronesses, Lady Barker and Lady Finlay. This Bill is now in better shape than when it was…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThis House has no remit over what the other House says is in scope, but I am sure the clerks and the Speaker would act in a similar way. Perhaps I can help the noble Lord, Lord…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI refer the noble Baroness to the Companion and the Standing Orders of the House: if an amendment is accepted by the clerks, it can only be accepted if it is in scope of the Bill.…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, the noble Lord ends on a note I would have started on. I think all noble Lords would far rather these decisions were taken in the Northern Ireland Assembly. Many of us,…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI was referring to the comments made by the noble Baroness, Lady Boycott. She said she was upset about some of the comments that had been made in the debate, and I respect the…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, in some ways the debate strayed further than the amendment itself. I was grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Hayward. His explanation of what he was seeking to do with the…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister. On that basis, I am very happy to withdraw my amendment.15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillIt may help to remind the Committee that the position to which the 1948 prorogation gave effect was the commitment of the Government’s 1945 election manifesto, which had…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI thank the Minister for giving way. I am intrigued by his argument that there are other ways in which this could be done. Will he expand and tell us what they are?15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, given the lateness of the hour, I may not allow the Committee to enjoy my 15-minute contribution and will perhaps be slightly briefer. I am grateful to the noble Lord,…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI support the right reverend Prelates on this issue. This is one of those issues where if the Government were to take some action they might get support from the Assembly—very…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, perhaps the noble Lord, Lord Morrow, might like to speak, because his clause stand part debate is grouped with these amendments.15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, this has been a long debate. When the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, spoke at the beginning, he said this was sensitive, delicate territory. He is right. I have close friends…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI think the noble Baroness misunderstood. I agree that Northern Ireland should sort it out, but a victim of violent rape who becomes pregnant and seeks an abortion faces a harsher…15 Jul 2019