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HANSARDAttorney-General’s Legal AdviceMy Lords, in the circumstances in which we find ourselves—which the Supreme Court itself characterised as a one-off—it is likely that phrases are used in the heat of the moment…25 Sept 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillThat the Bill do now pass.05 Sept 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen to acquaint the House that Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration…05 Sept 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, I wish to thank my noble friends the Lord Privy Seal, Lady Barran and Lady Chisholm of Owlpen, for their work to ensure the passage of this landmark Bill. The Bill, in…05 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I will very briefly support the amendment of my noble friend Lord True, but before that I will clear up a point in the light of the remarks of the noble and learned…04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, the Leader of the Opposition has, very helpfully, proposed an adjournment. The difficulty I find myself in is that any discussions that we have through the usual…04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I indicated that the usual channels on our side are open, and I wish we had been alerted earlier. In answer to her question, of course we are prepared to discuss this.…04 Sept 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, he is not. Let me be clear. My right honourable friend the Prime Minister believes strongly that Parliament must have time to consider further the UK’s withdrawal from…03 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation RecallMy Lords, I have not had access to that paper. My noble friend Lord Callanan will give an update on Brexit preparations and take questions on those matters this afternoon, so I…03 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation RecallI do not want to sound glib but let us see what happens. There are strong reasons for the parties in the other place which are very exercised on these matters to show restraint. I…03 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation RecallHe believes strongly that the focus must now be on obtaining an acceptable deal from the EU Commission and being given time to do that. He is clear that there is a strong chance…03 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation RecallIt is very easy in a situation such as this for us to resort to colourful words to describe it. I personally regret the degree of emotion that has entered this debate. It is…03 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation RecallThe technical position would be that, if a deal is reached, a withdrawal agreement Bill would be introduced, hopefully for approval by Parliament. We are absolutely clear that…03 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation RecallMy Lords, I repeat my tribute to my noble friend Lord Young, alongside my noble friend Lord Cormack. We shall miss him on the Front Bench. Clearly, if both Houses of Parliament…03 Sept 2019HANSARDProrogation RecallMy noble friend makes the point that during Prorogation it is impossible to do that. The point I was making earlier was that, once Parliament reconvenes, there is in fact ample…03 Sept 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill03 Sept 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, I shall speak also to Amendments 2, 3, 4 and 5. These amendments, taken together, are designed to address a number of concerns—raised at Second Reading and in Committee…03 Sept 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, for his very kind remarks and the constructive suggestions he has made. I express once again my appreciation to him…03 Sept 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill03 Sept 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, I am most grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Wheeler, for speaking to this amendment, which, as she made clear, provides that the parliamentary relationship agreement…03 Sept 2019