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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords for their contributions. I will go straight to the amendments. Amendments 1 and 70 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman, would make…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillWhat I said, and I have said it before, and without prejudice to our position on other mechanisms available under the withdrawal agreement and protocol, is that the Government…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThe noble Baroness is right. The point of contention for us in any discussion has remained the ability to amend the protocol itself; that remains a key point. In all of these…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, in any negotiation, parties will consider their position as discussions continue. What I have sought to do is provide an update to your Lordships’ House of the current…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I hear what the noble Lord says; of course, he is a real veteran of diplomacy. When I refer to technical talks, of course, officials take forward some elements of the…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillThat the House do now resolve itself into Committee. Amendment to the Motion25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillDoes the noble Baroness accept the principle that the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey, asked me to clarify? The starting position, which is behind one of the reasons why we put the Bill…25 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy apologies; I have covered Amendments 2 and 43, which are the ones in this group. Without repeating myself, the notion of a regular report to Parliament on negotiations would in…25 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2022My Lords, I beg to move that the House considers the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2022, and will also speak to the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit)…12 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2022That the Regulations laid before the House on 14 July be approved.12 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 13) Regulations 2022That the Regulations laid before the House on 18 July be approved. Relevant document: 11th Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee12 Oct 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsI have great regard and respect for the noble Baroness, who has played an important role on women’s rights across the world, including in Iran. Specifically on this point, only…12 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2022As I said in my opening remarks, there are areas where SIs are already present and there may be a degree of overlap in the application, but what we are seeking to do with all…12 Oct 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsMy Lords, I first welcome the noble Baroness. I have not yet had an opportunity to answer a question from her, so I welcome her to this House. I also welcome her insights on this…12 Oct 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend. Indeed, all the major faiths put women at their heart. The first person in Islam to accept the Prophet Muhammad’s mission was a woman. He…12 Oct 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsI agree with my noble friend but I would go further. It is not the president of Iran; Islam states that it is a woman’s choice. It is the religion that gives women the choice. We…12 Oct 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsMy Lords, the noble Lord knows that I totally agree with him. I often hear that we need to give women a voice. For God’s sake, if I may say so in this place, we are living in…12 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2022I can certainly share some of these issues, on the wider and general impact, this evening. However, particularly as we are working in very close alignment with our partners, I…12 Oct 2022HANSARDIran: Women’s RightsI agree with the noble Lord about the destabilising activities of the IRGC. Under our sanctions policy, about 78 sanctions on Iran are in place, including those restricting the…12 Oct 2022HANSARDRussia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) (No. 11) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank all three noble Lords for their contributions this evening. I say from the outset to the noble Lords, Lord Purvis and Lord Collins—both will appreciate this, as…12 Oct 2022