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HANSARDMoldova: Russian InterferenceMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that reply. Last Friday, I spoke to a Moldovan friend in Chiinău who runs a project to strengthen the rule of law in Moldova. The funding for…06 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, as other noble Lords, including the noble Lords, Lord Harris and Lord Carlile, have said, there are many who feel that 100 would have been a better threshold, including…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, given the hour, I shall be extremely brief. I felt that the noble Lord, Lord Moynihan, made some very convincing points, but I am afraid we still basically disagree with…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I have three brief points to make in response to this rather interesting short debate. My first point relates to Amendment 20, in my name and that of my noble friend…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, this has been a short debate on Amendment 1. If the Committee will indulge me, I am keen to very briefly set out an overall approach from these Benches to Committee…03 Feb 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I too shall be very brief. We believe that all three amendments would have the effect of watering down this draft Bill and reducing the number of premises that would be…03 Feb 2025HANSARDOfficial Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024My Lords, as ever, I thank the Minister, as did the noble Lord, Lord McCrea, for her detailed explanation of these regulations, as well as for her tireless work in trying to find…29 Jan 2025HANSARDSouthport AttackMy Lords, I thank the Minister for this opportunity to discuss the Statement on the Southport attacks that was made in the House of Commons last week. It is hard to find the words…27 Jan 2025HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2025My Lords, this has been an interesting short debate that strayed a little beyond these regulations, here and there. I thank the Minister for her introduction and the Electoral…20 Jan 2025HANSARDIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information RecoveryMy Lords, may I press the Minister a little more on the timing of the primary legislation? It is important to get this legislation right, but does she accept that this continued…16 Jan 2025HANSARDTerrorism (Protection of Premises) BillMy Lords, I too thank the Minister for his comprehensive introduction to the Bill and for the very collaborative approach he has adopted so far, which is extremely welcome. I echo…07 Jan 2025HANSARDUkraine: Humanitarian AssistanceMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Goudie, who feels very passionately about these issues. I too welcome this short debate and congratulate my noble…12 Dec 2024HANSARDMovement of Goods (Northern Ireland to Great Britain) (Animals, Feed and Food, Plant Health etc.) (Transitory Provision and Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank the Minister again for introducing these regulations and for the extremely constructive way in which she has taken a personal interest in trying to find…10 Dec 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the TroublesMy Lords, I too thank the Minister for repeating this important and detailed Statement. These Benches strongly welcome both the content of the Statement and the constructive…05 Dec 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Non-Commercial Movement of Pet Animals) Regulations 2024My Lords, I thank the Minister for her introduction to these regulations, and for all the hard work she is doing to try to resolve the extremely difficult issues, which have been…27 Nov 2024HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy Lords, does the Minister agree that Brexit has had a profound impact on politics in Northern Ireland, including on its relations with the rest of the United Kingdom? Young…27 Nov 2024HANSARDThe Ukraine Effect (European Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I too would like to congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Ricketts, on his excellent introduction to this important and highly relevant report. I would also like to…21 Nov 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Plant and Animal Health) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024My Lords, this has been a characteristically impassioned debate and, with the notable exception of the very pertinent points made by the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, it has…23 Oct 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland City DealsMy Lords, I too express disappointment at the timing and the way in which this has been handled. It has caused great economic uncertainty and a loss of momentum for those areas…10 Oct 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, because she always brings such authority to a debate. I too thank the Minister for initiating this important debate…13 Sept 2024