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313 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, when the noble Lord, Lord McConnell of Glenscorrodale, spoke on the previous group, he said he had visited an establishment over the weekend. I share with noble Lords…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I welcome the Minister’s statement and the Government’s decision to table an amendment on Report. I have one question to ask the Minister: would it be possible for any…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I support this Bill. It is right that we should ease lockdown, and it is critical that we push the economic accelerator. Jobs and livelihoods are at stake. I am…06 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: CharitiesI refer noble Lords to my entry in the register. I commend the Government for the steps they have already taken in support of charities. I particularly support the charities on…24 Mar 2020HANSARDRough SleepingMy Lords, I refer noble Lords to my entry in the register as chair of the Charity Commission. I was recently in Manchester and visited a homelessness charity that supports rough…27 Feb 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Caine, who is recognised for his expertise and knowledge on all constitutional matters relating to Northern Ireland. I…08 Jan 2020HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, there is another amendment in this group in my name, but I am afraid it is nothing to do with the Holocaust memorial, so forgive me for changing the topic. It is about…22 Jul 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, I certainly agree with the noble and learned Lord, Lord Wallace of Tankerness, that we are trustees, or custodians, of this Palace of Westminster, which ultimately…22 Jul 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, it has been a real pleasure to listen to so many expert and well-informed contributions to this debate. Coming at the end of the Back-Bench contributions, there is not…08 Jul 2019HANSARDPost-18 Education and Funding ReviewMy Lords, it is always a privilege to speak in your Lordships’ House but noble Lords might wonder why I am spending my birthday waiting to speak in tonight’s debate. I should…02 Jul 2019HANSARDPrivileges and ConductMy Lords, I welcome the report. I see it as an important step forward. It is right that a new committee is established and I support that committee including lay members. Whether…30 Apr 2019HANSARDPrivileges and ConductIt would certainly be for the committee to consider how to approach this, but I make the point to the noble Viscount and the House more generally that the reason for not having a…30 Apr 2019HANSARDPrivileges and ConductThe reason why organisations pass responsibility in such circumstances to another body is because they have themselves failed to meet the expectations people rightly have of them.…30 Apr 2019