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HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillI am sure it is much better to say exactly what we think about public affairs and this is certainly not a time when it is worth anyone’s while to court political popularity. I…30 Dec 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) BillMy Lords, I will begin by adding to the list of congratulations which the Minister gave. I congratulate her on her extremely professional handling of the passage of the Bill…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, before I address the specific amendments in the names of the noble Baronesses, Lady Finlay and Lady Bowles, I will make an observation on the ruling from the Deputy…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI want to ask the Minister a very specific question. She talked about consultation, but will she undertake on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government to commit that they will not make…14 Dec 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) BillAt end insert “and this House takes note of the further steps required to complete HS2 in line with the commitments given by successive Governments since 2010, including the…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI strongly support everything that has just been said by the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas, and I hope that my noble friends in the Labour Party will support him in his…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillI am not sure how far I should follow the noble Baroness except by making a few obvious points. First, the Good Friday agreement and the Northern Ireland protocol were warmly…09 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I do not wish to cover the ground that the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas, has just covered so compellingly. He has made absolutely compelling arguments for why we…09 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillKeep it up.09 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, in respect of the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Naseby, that because the Commons has given a view we should therefore immediately defer, the proposition is shown to…09 Dec 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillI support my noble friend’s amendment but have nothing to add.30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillI do not wish to speak on this group.30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, the first thing to be said on this amendment is for us all to record our thanks to the Select Committee for the sterling and exhaustive work that it did over many months…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, I had hoped that it would not be necessary for me to detain the House this afternoon because the noble Baroness, whom we hold in very high regard, would accept this…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) Bill30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, there was a rare degree of unanimity in the House, and I am very grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken with a very great degree of passion. I think there is a…30 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, you absolutely could commit. The noble Baroness could commit now to introducing legislation for the eastern leg. If she is telling me that the problem is the precise…30 Nov 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I agree with every word that the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, has said, with the noble Lord, Lord Rennard, and with the very eloquent speech by the noble Lord, Lord Woolley.…26 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) BillThe Minister’s response has been compelling. She is right to point up the importance of HS2 Ltd being able to discuss with local authorities confidentially different route…12 Nov 2020HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands-Crewe) BillI have nothing to say on this amendment.12 Nov 2020