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HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what facility they will make available as proof of vaccination for those wishing to travel who do not have a smart phone and access to the…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Proof of VaccinationI am very grateful to the Minister for his positive answer. Can he tell the House exactly how long it takes to get a printed letter as opposed to downloading the app, and how this…14 Jun 2021HANSARDPassport and Visa MeasuresMy Lords, this is not a matter of upsetting the European Union, but a matter of geography, history and educational connectivity and is about the reputation of our country. You can…09 Jun 2021HANSARDDormant Assets Bill [HL]My Lords, I very much look forward to the maiden speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Fleet. I already welcomed it last week, thinking that she was going to speak, so forgive me if…26 May 2021HANSARDHeathrow Airport: Border Control Passenger SafetyMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register. It is very welcome that red-list passengers will now be separated, but, the longer the queues, the more likely the…25 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Fullbrook, on her maiden speech and look forward to clashing with her over the years to come. I look forward to the noble…18 May 2021HANSARDEmployment Rights Act 1996 (Protection from Detriment in Health and Safety Cases) (Amendment) Order 2021I thank the Minister for her explanation of what she quite rightly describes as a small but important change. I congratulate the Independent Workers’ Union on its court victory…27 Apr 2021HANSARDCivil Proceedings Fees (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his explanation. I have joined the Grand Committee’s consideration of this instrument this afternoon as much to learn as to contribute.…19 Apr 2021HANSARDEducation (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) BillMy Lords, when a balloon has the air let out of it, it appears to be merely a piece of useless rubber. I have a view about what I call the “Chope approach” to Private Members’…16 Apr 2021HANSARDDomestic AnimalsMy Lords, as has already been touched on, there has already been a massive upsurge in the purchase of domestic animals during lockdown. It is clear that, as people return to…15 Apr 2021HANSARDFinancial Services BillMy Lords, this group of amendments contains issues of profound importance. It is not surprising, therefore, that our progress this afternoon has somewhat slowed. I can be…14 Apr 2021HANSARDAudiovisual Media Services (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I appreciate the explanation given by the Minister. I have to mind the old joke about déjà vu all over again, because we have been here and will undoubtedly be here…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, I express my condolences to Her Majesty. I will reflect on a number of the elements that have already been touched on in the life of His Royal Highness the Duke of…12 Apr 2021HANSARDHousing StrategyI congratulate the most reverend Primate on securing this debate and, above all, on the powerful and heartfelt way in which he has presented what I think is an unanswerable case.…24 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021My Lords, I am very proud to follow my noble friend and to offer her the warmest possible welcome to this House. I congratulate her not only on an excellent maiden speech but on…22 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation and Training (Welfare of Children) BillI also congratulate my honourable friend the Member of Parliament for the City of Durham on this, and I congratulate my noble friend Lady Blower on carrying it forward in this…19 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementI too congratulate new Members on their excellent maiden speeches, made in difficult circumstances. I reinforce the points made by my noble friend Lord Eatwell at the beginning of…12 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, in view of the pressure of time, I shall be brief, but I could not allow this amendment to pass without congratulating all those who have played such a significant part.…10 Mar 2021HANSARDEducation Return and Awarding Qualifications in 2021I strongly endorse the intervention by my noble friend Lord Watson. However, I want to pick up on the question the noble Lord, Lord Addington, raised. In the assessment process…01 Mar 2021HANSARDNorth of England: InvestmentI draw noble Lords’ attention to my registered interests. On 19 February, the Government made a welcome, if modest, announcement on the establishment of the Advanced Research and…23 Feb 2021