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HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, we had Agreement with the usual channels. I know the Labour group often wants to break at 7.30 pm. I do not wish to have a dispute at the Dispatch Box but I ask that the…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillThe noble Lord is absolutely right that sometimes the dinner break business finishes a bit earlier, and if it does then I am happy that Report resumes then. But the time given for…03 Jul 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI suggest that we have been arguing for two minutes. Can we just do the Statement in the normal way and leave 40 minutes for it?03 Jul 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 6 June be approved. Relevant document: 44th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (special attention drawn…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI thank the noble Lord for his kind words, which I reciprocate. I hear him, and my noble friend the Minister, Lord Murray of Blidworth, certainly heard the House last night. In…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI know that my noble friend the Minister will discuss that later. It is not quite a matter for debate now.29 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lord Caine, I beg to move the Motion standing in his name on the Order Paper.29 Jun 2023HANSARDEmployment Gap: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, and White, WorkforceMy Lords, there is plenty of time. We will hear from the noble Baroness, Lady Lawrence, followed by the noble Lord, Lord Green.29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillAs I said to the noble Lord, Lord Kennedy, I undertake to get it early next week—Monday, if possible.29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI am afraid to tell my noble friend that I have not looked at the details of the child rights impact assessment. My noble friend the Minister will deal with that, but I am sure…29 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillI have this morning pledged to the House to ensure that the impact assessment is with the House early next week—I hope by Monday.29 Jun 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we start Report, it might be helpful, given that we will have a very long day, for noble Lords to acquaint themselves with the Companion and its rules on Report…28 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration BillMy Lords, I apologise for interrupting my noble friend. The machines to record the votes have basically stopped working. I have spoken to the usual channels, who have agreed that…28 Jun 2023HANSARDIllegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact AssessmentMy Lords, I remind noble Lords that there are 10 minutes for a UQ. Therefore, if noble Lords kept their comments to a minimum, we could get through more questions.27 Jun 2023HANSARDPrimary Care: InequalityMy Lords, it is the turn of the Liberal Democrat Benches. I think the noble Baroness, Lady Uddin, is non-affiliated; she can go afterwards.19 Jun 2023HANSARDElections: Voter IDMy Lords, it is the turn of the Liberal Democrats.13 Jun 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend the Lord Privy Seal, I beg leave to move the Motion standing in his name on the Order Paper.13 Jun 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I am sure the noble Lord was sleeping soundly in his bed when the Committee stages were being heard last night and on Wednesday of last week. Sitting early was the…13 Jun 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseGood morning, my Lords. The last point made by the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, is absolutely right. The points that I make this morning will underline that consistency in those…08 Jun 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThe noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, shakes her head at literally everything, but this is in the Companion . Unless noble Lords want to change the Companion , it remains there. I was…08 Jun 2023