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HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020My Lords, I support the regulations, although it gives me no pleasure to do so. I concede that the lockdown will damage our economy and people’s mental health and will restrict…04 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Hayman, and the noble Lord, Lord Sarfraz, on their maiden speeches and for their extreme skill in staying uncontroversial on this…19 Oct 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the members of the committee for producing such a thorough report in short order. It is right that the Government of this country should determine our strategy…16 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateI welcome the Prime Minister’s commitment to a daily press conference. It is vital over the difficult weeks and months ahead that people hear directly from him and from the Chief…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I had not planned to take part in this debate, but I wish to make three brief points. First, in response to my noble friend Lord Bowness, it is very clear what the…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt is not for me to speak for the Government, not least because I do not sit on the Government Front Bench. Indeed, noble Lords who have followed the debate closely will know that…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI do not intend to get into this debate in detail; I wished to speak briefly. All I will say is that that approach has been clear for some time, and the Government got a clear…20 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the right reverend Prelate and to make my maiden speech in this place. I thank the staff of the House for their warm welcome and my supporters,…13 Jan 2020