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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I support with as much strength as I can the amendment and the noble Lord, Lord Hain, and his colleagues in speaking to it. He has argued the case with unparalleled…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I support the Bill, but I have to say—I have said similar things on previous occasions—with a heavy heart. There is a sentence that is very worrying in the report of our…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Inter-party TalksMy Lords, one thing delaying progress in these talks is uncertainty about the outcome of the judge-led inquiry into the renewable heating scandal. Is the Minister in a position to…20 Jun 2019HANSARDDevolved Administrations: 20th AnniversaryMy Lords, this has been a very happy birthday party so far. I am almost reluctant to admit that 20 years ago I wrote a lead piece for the Spectator that was pro devolution but…22 May 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillI am also interested in whose budget it comes from.12 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I support the two Bills and thank the Minister for arranging the briefing from his officials in the Northern Ireland Office yesterday. During that discussion, I was…12 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: DevolutionMy Lords, yesterday in the other place the Secretary of State said that on 26 March the context changes. One respect it changes is the possibility of calling an election. The…14 Feb 2019