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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, like many in this House, I have always opposed a change in the law to allow for assisted dying. I understand the sincere motivations of those who desire to change the…19 Sept 2025HANSARDJustice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2025My Lords, I thank the Minister for her presentation. I am pleased to support the order. We all have a responsibility to ensure that peace, stability and justice are protected and…01 Jul 2025HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the care and sensitivity that she has displayed in introducing this important Bill. Balance is very important. I must declare two interests:…01 May 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I shall speak to Amendment 20 in the name of my noble friend Lord Hay of Ballyore, which I have signed. My noble friend apologises for his absence, as he is attending…24 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill24 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I pay tribute to the role that the Armed Forces have played in Northern Ireland in bringing about the peace process—I should have said that before. I listened carefully…24 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I welcome the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill. We all owe a great debt to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve us so valiantly in our Armed…05 Mar 2025HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2024My Lords, the issues tonight need to be addressed collectively. Any primary legislation ought to take a broad, forward-facing approach, rather than narrowly focusing on the…26 Feb 2025HANSARDGambling Levy Regulations 2025My Lords, while I welcome the Government’s intention to implement a statutory levy, as provided for in the 2005 Act, I am concerned that the levy set out in the draft regulations…12 Feb 2025HANSARDInheritance Tax, National Insurance and VATMy Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Morrow’s Question. The tax changes made in the recent Budget will clearly affect many parts of society throughout all the regions of the…27 Jan 2025HANSARDProceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Search, Seizure and Detention of Property: Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2024My Lords, I support this draft instrument. It goes a long way in allowing the police and law enforcement agencies to seize and recover illicit proceeds of criminal activity.…02 Dec 2024HANSARDRadio Equipment (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024My Lords, this is yet another example of Northern Ireland being subject to EU laws under the Northern Ireland protocol and Windsor agreement so, first, I declare that I remain…11 Nov 2024HANSARDFlight CancellationsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that removing UK air passenger duty on flights from Northern Ireland would encourage air carriers to open up new routes, allowing Northern…06 Nov 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme: Plant and Animal Health) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2024My Lords, I support the Motion moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey. The regulations referenced in this evening’s Motion do not deal with the imposition of the large swathes of…23 Oct 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to take part in this debate on the humble Address, and I congratulate the Government on their success in the election. I also congratulate the…23 Jul 2024HANSARDCompany Directors: IdentificationMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Mann, on his Question. I stand here today as a victim of identity theft. I was listed as a director of a bogus company back in 2021…22 May 2024HANSARDBritish Nationality (Irish Citizens) BillMy Lords, I support this Private Member’s Bill and congratulate my noble friend Lord Hay of Ballyore on securing it, along with Gavin Robinson MP, who steered it successfully…17 May 2024HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity to debate the Motion on the humble Address before us this evening. I am pleased to support the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness,…27 Feb 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024My Lords, the two statutory instruments before us tonight are supposedly designed to protect the union and to promote the free movement of goods. I contend that both these…13 Feb 2024HANSARDWindsor Framework (Constitutional Status of Northern Ireland) Regulations 2024I assert to the noble Lord, Lord Bew, that this is referred to in our first objective: “The Irish Sea border must go”. This Government pledged to protect and strengthen the UK…13 Feb 2024