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HANSARDProrogation RecallMy Lords, it has been suggested that it would be unfortunate to try to push legislation through Parliament inappropriately quickly, but if the Prime Minister is looking for a deal…03 Sept 2019HANSARDNo-deal UpdateMy Lords, the Statement suggests that six pieces of legislation have been passed, but where are the agriculture, fisheries and immigration Bills? Should they not be made Acts…03 Sept 2019HANSARDNo-deal UpdateWe have apparently passed six Brexit-related Acts, rather than just SIs. Should we not also have passed agriculture, fisheries and immigration before we leave the EU?03 Sept 2019HANSARDPriorities for the GovernmentI am grateful to the Minister for repeating what appeared to be the Prime Minister’s, or the Conservative Party’s, election manifesto—whenever the election comes. There were so…25 Jul 2019HANSARDUnited Kingdom’s Ambassador to the United States: Leaked MessagesMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Quin, for securing this debate. I am almost tempted to say that I agreed with so much of her speech that I could forgo my four…25 Jul 2019HANSARDCouncil of Europe: House of Lords Members’ ContributionMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Balfe, for initiating this debate. As he pointed out, many of the contributors to this debate are delegates to the Assembly. I rise…24 Jul 2019HANSARDEEA Nationals (Indefinite Leave to Remain) Bill [HL]My Lords, it is frequently the case that, when Bills or debates are introduced, speakers congratulate the Peer who has introduced the legislation or secured the debate. Naturally,…19 Jul 2019HANSARDTurkey: Russian MissilesDo the Government think that the decision to buy weapons from Russia is a sign that Turkey is looking east rather than west? What does that suggest for our wider relations with…18 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, as the noble Lord, Lord Alderdice, said, some parties have whips on the issue of abortion; some parties take it as a matter of conscience. I support the noble Baroness,…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillWhen I spoke before, the noble Lord indicated that he would respond on the issue of consultation.17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, in the previous set of amendments, the Minister talked about consultation. In his response to this set amendments, could he explain what role would be envisaged for the…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNuclear Weapons (International Relations Committee Report)My Lords, like my fellow committee member, the noble Lord, Lord Grocott, I start by mentioning that the NPT is almost 50 years old, so we are looking at an anniversary. The…16 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe Minister suggested that this was an instruction from the House of Commons. I am still relatively new to this House. I thought that this Chamber was essentially bound by…15 Jul 2019HANSARDReligious PersecutionI apologise profoundly.11 Jul 2019HANSARDReligious PersecutionMy Lords, this time standing up at the right time, I must start by apologising to the noble Baroness, Lady Flather. I was so sure that the noble Baroness, Lady Cox, was the…11 Jul 2019HANSARDReligious PersecutionMy Lords—11 Jul 2019HANSARDBrexit: Appointment of Joint CommitteeMy Lords, this debate is on a Motion to look at the consequences of no deal. It has been pretty clear and in almost all cases very focused. Many of us have been clear as to why we…03 Jul 2019HANSARDBrexit: Appointment of Joint CommitteeMy Lords, this has been an extraordinary debate. Three years after the vote to leave the European Union, it is in many ways extraordinary that we are still debating what the…03 Jul 2019HANSARDEuropean Union–Western Balkans SummitMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Sandwich, for bringing forward this timely debate. I am also relieved that I am only winding up for the Liberal Democrats and do…02 Jul 2019HANSARDJamal Khashoggi: United Nations ReportMy Lords, the Minister has indicated the problems with dealing with Saudi, yet the Foreign Office frequently talks about Saudi as being an ally, and we have arms sales to Saudi.…27 Jun 2019