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HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, we now come to questions on the Answer to a Commons Urgent Question on the probity of the planning process. The Answer itself will not be repeated. For Members…16 Jun 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, we now come to the repeat of a Commons Urgent Question on Covid-19 two-metre social distancing. For Members participating remotely, microphones will unmute shortly…16 Jun 2020HANSARDPlanning Process: ProbityMy Lords, the time allowed for the Urgent Question has now elapsed.16 Jun 2020HANSARDSocial Distancing: Two-metre RuleMy Lords, I am afraid that the time allowed for questions on this Urgent Question has now elapsed. I call on the Whip to move that the House be adjourned until 1.30 pm for the…16 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillI have received a request to speak after the Minister from the noble Baroness, Lady Falkner of Margravine. After the noble Baroness, we will hear a response from the Minister.16 Jun 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, a limited number of Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing, and if the capacity of the Chamber is exceeded I will immediately adjourn the House.…15 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesMy Lords, we now come to the 20 minutes allocated for Back-Bench questions. I ask that questions and answers be brief so that I can call as many noble Lords as possible.15 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesMy Lords, we now come to the repeat of the Statement on reforms to probation services in England and Wales. For Members participating remotely, microphones will unmute shortly…15 Jun 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, we now come to the Motion in the name of the noble Viscount, Lord Younger of Leckie. The time limit is one and a half hours.15 Jun 2020HANSARDProbation ServicesI call the noble Baroness, Lady Bull. I apologise to the noble Lord, Lord Hussain: I will call the noble Baroness first and we will come back to the noble Lord if there is time.15 Jun 2020HANSARDBlack Lives MatterMy Lords, as there are no more supplementary questions, the House will now adjourn until a convenient point after 4 pm, for the Motion in the name of the noble Lord, Lord…08 Jun 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, a limited number of Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing, and if the capacity of the Chamber is exceeded, I will immediately adjourn the House.…08 Jun 2020HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, a limited number of Members are here in the Chamber, respecting social distancing. If the capacity of the Chamber is exceeded, I will immediately adjourn the House.…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial MarketsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to address short-selling on financial markets of shares in companies based in the United Kingdom impacted by the…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial MarketsI thank my noble friend for that Answer and personally thank him for all that he and his department are doing at this time to support British business. However, can he understand…25 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirus BillMy Lords, I begin by paying tribute to my noble friend Lord Bethell for the way he has stepped in to a difficult brief at a difficult time. He is stepping up to the challenge. The…24 Mar 2020HANSARDWindrush Lessons Learned ReviewMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for bringing this review to the House so promptly and for the tone and content of the Statement. As a former Minister at the Home Office, between…19 Mar 2020HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, I want to use my time in praise of a spirit of optimism. It is shown by many people, and there is an abundance of medical evidence to prove that having an optimistic…18 Mar 2020HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, there is one area where women have never been the equal of men and I pray never will be, and that is in their propensity for physical violence and war-making. Wherever…10 Mar 2020HANSARDFlybeMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for this timely Statement and for the detail and comfort that she can offer at this time. Can she underline some important information for…05 Mar 2020