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HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionMy Lords, I wish that I could be more specific about the remit. I completely understand the noble Lord’s wish for further and better particulars on this subject. It is still too…29 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionI fully recognise the concern expressed by the noble Lord. Indeed, we have debated these matters in the past, albeit cursorily. These are matters that the Government are…29 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionMy noble friend makes a very good point. Constitutional reform is a term that could encompass many subject areas. One reason why the Government are taking a bit of time over…29 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionMy Lords, the Conservative manifesto committed to reviewing the relationship between the Government, Parliament and the courts in a constitution, democracy and rights commission.…29 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionThe noble Baroness makes some extremely good points. Constitutional structures matter, but I suggest that what matters equally is for British and Northern Irish citizens to have a…29 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionMy noble friend’s request for a debate has been duly noted by the usual channels. With regard to the union, I could not agree with him more. In so much of what the Government plan…29 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Lord for his kind greetings. I recognise absolutely the concern that lies behind his Question. The one thing we want to achieve from this…29 Jan 2020HANSARDConstitution, Democracy and Rights CommissionConsideration is being given to that matter. Unfortunately, I can give the noble Lord no particulars at this juncture.29 Jan 2020HANSARDBBC Charter ReviewMy Lords, it is the turn of the Liberal Democrats.22 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I say again that it is our absolute wish and intention to engage constructively with the devolved Administrations over the negotiations ahead of us. Intergovernmental…21 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas, and indeed all noble Lords who have spoken on the amendment. I feel that it is appropriate for me to start by…21 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationMy Lords, far greater minds than my own are applying themselves to this important question, but I shall ensure that the noble Baroness’s observations are transmitted to the…20 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationMy Lords, I agree that those are two important issues. The Government have an aspiration that all parts of the United Kingdom should feel connected to politics and indeed to…20 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationMy Lords, I know the noble Lord to be a powerful advocate for the idea referred to in his Question. On the one hand, it is the case that some years ago, the Joint Committee on the…20 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend. There may be other and possibly more substantial ways to bring jobs and investment to the north of England than relocating the House of…20 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationWell, my Lords, we all know what happens to Ministers when they arrive late for your Lordships’ Oral Questions. It is certainly a risk.20 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationMy noble friend puts it very well. That is exactly why my party’s manifesto committed to looking first at the role of the House of Lords and taking matters further in the light of…20 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationMy Lords, as I said earlier, I am sure that all logistical aspects of the idea will be examined. However, I take the noble Lord’s point.20 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationMy Lords, I felt sure that all sorts of useful ideas would emerge from this debate. Getting back to my noble friend’s first point, we all know the people of York to be most…20 Jan 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: Future LocationMy Lords, I am not sure how far the idea has progressed but I have no doubt that the right reverend Prelate’s observations are extremely useful.20 Jan 2020