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HANSARDVictory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesAs a Government, we are clear that we want to tackle ideologies that undermine our democracy and freedom wherever they are. I believe that the public are fully aware of the…20 Mar 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesThe noble Baroness makes an important point. I am clear that when we talk about people making the ultimate sacrifice, we need to make sure that children and young people…20 Mar 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesOur country contributes to nuclear non-proliferation. The type of ecumenical reflection the right reverend Prelate mentioned is clearly appropriate to commemorate the devastating…20 Mar 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesI thank the noble and gallant Lord for that point. I hope that, from the short debate that we have had today, noble Lords have understood how much we want to involve and recognise…20 Mar 2025HANSARDVictory in Europe and Japan: 80th AnniversariesWe are clearly talking to all our allied partners in this respect. Although this perhaps was not mentioned explicitly in Stephanie Peacock’s Statement, I note that I specifically…20 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I thank the noble Lords, Lord Parkinson, Lord Goddard of Stockport and Lord Moynihan, and the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, for tabling amendments, and my noble friend Lord…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I am really sorry but I cannot commit to that, but I can commit to the ongoing discussions.17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I apologise to the noble Lord if I was not clear. I am very keen to continue to have ongoing debate and dialogue with the noble Lord and his co-sponsors of the amendment, in a…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]The only commitment I will give is the one I have in my speech. We do not think it is possible to reach an agreement before the conclusion of Report or Third Reading in the Lords.…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the noble Lords, Lord Birt, Lord Pannick and Lord Burns, and the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas of Cwmgiedd, for tabling the amendments in this group. It is…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]If I may, I will get through the points and finish; I am happy to give way if I do not answer the noble Lord’s point. Our objective is to ensure that the backstop effectively…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I thank the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, for sharing his expertise and enthusiasm on this topic in your Lordships’ House, and for the opportunity to respond on this…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I am sorry that the noble Lord finds my answer inadequate. I am happy to give further reassurance to noble Lords by asking the shadow regulator for some examples of what type of…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]I thank the noble Lords, Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay and Lord Goddard of Stockport, for their amendments. Amendment 52 from the noble Lord, Lord Parkinson, would require the…17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]17 Mar 2025HANSARDFootball Governance Bill [HL]17 Mar 2025