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HANSARDHereditary Peers By-electionNotwithstanding my noble friend Lord Grocott’s comment, I welcome the new Member of the House of Lords, Lord Reay, and we look forward to him playing his full part in our affairs.…23 Jan 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord the Chief Whip. It is helpful for noble Lords who are trying to plan to ensure that they can play their full part in the work of your…23 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I listened carefully to the Government Chief Whip. Perhaps the most encouraging comment he made was that he does not read the Daily Telegraph or the Daily Mail .…21 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Cross-Channel TransportTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of post-Brexit cross-channel transport planning exercises.21 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Cross-Channel TransportMy Lords, 90% of UK trade is handled by our ports, so the Minister is right that Brexit planning is essential. But we had the farcical Manston exercise in which 89 lorry drivers…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillAt the end insert “and resolves that the committee’s report be not received until Her Majesty’s Government has presented to both Houses proposals for a process for making…21 Jan 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, as we start this Committee stage of the Trade Bill, my amendment seeks to be helpful to your Lordships’ House in finding a constructive framework for further scrutiny of…21 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness for repeating the Statement. I concur at the outset with the Prime Minister’s comments about Northern Ireland. It is an ongoing situation. As…21 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I ask the noble Baroness to assist the House. Your Lordships will be aware that, normally on a Wednesday morning, the future business of the House for the following week…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, we have had a long debate and I do not think there is any appetite for further debate. My Motion as it stands on the Order Paper, with its three points, is very clear. I…14 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, I thank the Leader for repeating the Statement. The Prime Minister so often tells us that nothing has changed. As the clock continues to run down to 29 March, it is…14 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationBaroness Smith of Basildon’s Motion10.01 pmMoved by That this House, while noting that it is for the House of Commons to determine the matter, considers that a no deal outcome to…14 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationWell, My Lords, here we go again. I often have a sense of déjà vu when it comes to Brexit, but even more so today, as we resume the debate that started before Christmas. I have to…09 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrants: Channel CrossingsMy Lords, I listened carefully to the Minister’s answers and she seemed to imply that the Dublin regulation appeared to be the responsibility of those claiming asylum and…08 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal AgreementMy Lords, as the Prime Minister was not able to get back to the House of Commons in time to answer this Question, the Brexit Secretary has deputised. The noble Baroness, Lady…07 Jan 2019HANSARDEU Withdrawal AgreementIt was obviously a good night.07 Jan 2019