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HANSARDPatrick Finucane MurderMy Lords, I too welcome the Minister to her place and look forward to working constructively with her, not least on legacy issues, over the months ahead. From these Benches we…12 Sept 2024HANSARDPatrick FinucaneMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the approach of the previous Government has resulted in the Finucane family, like so many other families in Northern Ireland, waiting far…30 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I commend the noble Lord, Lord Polak, for that appeal. I associate these Benches with his appeal for the release of hostages. I congratulate both noble Lords on the…25 Jul 2024HANSARDArrests and Prison CapacityMy Lords, on behalf of these Benches, I echo the sentiments expressed by the noble Lord, Lord Ponsonby. Although I do not normally shadow this portfolio, I recognise the…22 May 2024HANSARDBritish Nationality (Irish Citizens) BillMy Lords, I, too, congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hay of Ballyore. I am delighted that, after his many years of persistent campaigning, it is finally beginning to pay off. It is…17 May 2024HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandMy Lords, does the Minister still acknowledge that the European Convention on Human Rights is an essential part of the Good Friday/ Belfast agreement? In that context, will he…15 May 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Legacy of the TroublesMy Lords, does the Minister accept that the ongoing uncertainty caused by the Government’s appeal against the High Court ruling on immunity is merely prolonging the pain and…07 May 2024HANSARDForeign AffairsMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Hain, with all his experience. I have five minutes in which to make two points about a part of the world that has…05 Mar 2024HANSARDNorthern IrelandNever again, no. The context for the debate, both in this Chamber today and in the other place yesterday, is the extremely welcome return of the Northern Ireland Assembly and…27 Feb 2024HANSARDNorthern IrelandFollow that, my Lords. It is always a privilege to follow the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Eames, who always speaks with such authority, common sense and passion, and this…27 Feb 2024HANSARDLocal Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2024My Lords, I shall be extremely brief because we support these SIs. Trust in elections is absolutely key to our democratic system. The review by the noble Lord, Lord Pickles,…26 Feb 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024My Lords, like the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, I will try to inject a little positivity into what has been a very long and unfortunately rather negative debate, although I…13 Feb 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland Executive FormationMy Lords, I too thank the Minister for repeating yesterday’s Statement and commend him and the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland for their dedication and hard work in all…01 Feb 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I too thank the Minister for tabling this timely and extremely important debate and for his powerful and comprehensive opening speech. The UK’s response has been…26 Jan 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI also agree with what the noble Lord said, and share his sentiments, about the threats to Sir Jeffrey Donaldson. As he said, such threats, wherever they come from and whoever…24 Jan 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow that speech by the noble Lord, Lord Weir, which was one of the most thoughtful that we have heard this afternoon.24 Jan 2024HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Industrial ActionMy Lords, the continued lack of an Assembly and Executive is now reaching crisis point, and the people of Northern Ireland are being badly let down. Clearly, as the parties in…17 Jan 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Public Health, Marketing and Organic Product Standards and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2023My Lords, it is important to debate these matters, especially as there continues to be no Assembly or functioning Executive in Northern Ireland. It has also provided us with the…04 Dec 2023HANSARDCounter-Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019 (Port Examination Code of Practice) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for his explanation of these regulations. As he explained, they are consequential on the National Security Act and do not create new powers or make…04 Dec 2023HANSARDIranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsMy Lords, one of the very worst features of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard is its persecution of young women. Can the Minister explain why the Government still have not put in…29 Nov 2023