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HANSARDEngland: Historic CountiesMy Lords, the national insurance hike last week skewed funding under the Barnett formula still further. If the historic county of Yorkshire, which has a population slightly larger…16 Sept 2021HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I have often reflected that I thought ghosts were walking the corridors of the Palace of Westminster, some with their head tucked under their arm. I am reminded of that…14 Sept 2021HANSARDStandards in Public LifeMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for the tenure of his response and hope he will be able to transmit to present ministerial colleagues—and perhaps, very shortly, future…09 Sept 2021HANSARDStandards in Public LifeThat this House takes note of standards in public life.09 Sept 2021HANSARDStandards in Public LifeMy Lords, I am very pleased to be able to introduce this important debate on standards in public life. There are no saints in your Lordships’ House, nor down the Corridor. If…09 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, I pay tribute, as others have done, to our brave men and women, including those aid workers and people of Afghanistan who have given so much over the last 20 years. What…18 Aug 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the governments of countries with (1) low levels of COVID-19 infections, and (2) a traditionally high number of…19 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsI hope for the last time virtually, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and draw attention to my declaration on the register.19 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Aligning UK and Foreign Entry and Return RequirementsMy Lords, at home and abroad, freedom day is in danger of turning into confusion day. Surely people should not be punished in any way for wanting, for business or for pleasure, to…19 Jul 2021HANSARDEducation (Environment and Sustainable Citizenship) Bill [HL]I draw attention to my declaration in relation to being the honorary chair of the Association for Citizenship Teaching. Like the noble Baroness, Lady Fookes, I congratulate my…16 Jul 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, in speaking to Amendments 51 and 53 in my name, my job has been made a great deal easier by the very comprehensive and thorough introduction by my noble friend Lord…15 Jul 2021HANSARDProcedure and PrivilegesMy Lords, in an earlier debate on reform, I remember saying that in a race I would always back the tortoise rather than the hare when it came to reforming your Lordships’ House.…13 Jul 2021HANSARDNon-fatal Strangulation and SuffocationI commend the noble Baroness, Lady Newlove, on her continuing tenacity. Will the Minister clarify whether there is a timescale for ensuring that real-time, important data will be…08 Jul 2021HANSARDHealth: DementiaI draw attention to my declaration in the register as a dementia champion. The corollary of the question that has just been put is that reduced contact, reduced socialisation and…05 Jul 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, I think there might be general agreement that the reputation of this House has been enhanced by the way in which we were able to continue our business with the hybrid…30 Jun 2021HANSARDNHS Test and TraceMy Lords, will the Minister go back to her department and the Department for Education to see whether we can get some consistency in the advice given by directors of public health…28 Jun 2021HANSARDWellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Bird, on his tenacity and his amusing and very important speech. Bringing this back for a second time and developing a report, to be…25 Jun 2021HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [HL]My Lords, I am very pleased to have put my name behind Amendment 55, spoken to by the noble Lord, Lord Hodgson. I strongly support the presentation that he made this afternoon.…23 Jun 2021HANSARDChild Trust Funds: People with a Learning DisabilityMy Lords, along with the noble Lord, Lord Young, I was at the briefing that was just referred to. What disturbs me most now is the juxtaposing of the rights under the Mental…22 Jun 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Black. In this House, we always enthusiastically congratulate those who have made their maiden speech. On this occasion I thought…15 Jun 2021