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HANSARDVeterans’ Strategy Action Plan: Gambling AddictionMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there is a necessity for an up-to-date community survey that will measure problem gambling among both Armed Forces and civilian populations?27 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, I oppose Amendments 1 and 2. The Bill before us is simply designed to legislate for measures agreed under the New Decade, New Approach deal, not to undo previous…19 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, first, I take this opportunity to welcome the Minister to his position. Having served for more than 30 years in the Northern Ireland Office, he is eminently qualified on…29 Nov 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I am pleased to support Amendment 60 in the name of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans. There is no doubt that problem gambling is a debilitating…02 Nov 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to be able to contribute to this important debate. I have many questions to ask about the so-called safeguards in the Bill. Although the framework in the…22 Oct 2021HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, we all owe a great debt of gratitude to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve us so valiantly in our Armed Forces at home and in combat overseas.…07 Sept 2021HANSARDLocal Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, we hold today’s debate against the backdrop of a global pandemic which seemingly has new variants monthly and has affected so many lives across the United Kingdom. Our…22 Jun 2021HANSARDJustice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clarity on this issue. I am pleased to support the order before us. Young people in Northern Ireland now live in a different climate to that…08 Jun 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I was pleased to hear in her Majesty’s gracious Speech that her government Ministers will promote the strength and integrity of the union and that measures will be…13 May 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am pleased to speak in support of Amendment 87A. I very much agree with what the noble Baroness, Lady Benjamin, said and do not propose to repeat it. I devote my…15 Mar 2021HANSARDDunlop ReviewMy Lords, the problems concerning vaccinations that have arisen in recent days clearly demonstrate that it has never been more important to strengthen the bonds that unite the…01 Feb 2021HANSARDGambling and LotteriesMy Lords, sadly, the prevalence figures for problem gambling in Northern Ireland are significantly worse than those for England. In this context, the exposure of people to…14 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling LegislationMy Lords, I welcome the reply from the Minister. She will be well aware of the significant concern in this House and wider society about the extent of gambling advertising. As was…09 Dec 2020HANSARDGambling LegislationTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to review gambling legislation.09 Dec 2020HANSARDDefence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, it is a privilege to follow my noble friend Lord Dodds of Duncairn. I congratulate him on his excellent speech. However, he has been somewhat modest about his career and…03 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, when we, as one nation, fully transition out of the EU, we must face the new reality and its challenges together and continue to work to maintain and grow the links and…19 Oct 2020HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Video Recording with Sound of Interviews and Associated Code of Practice) (Northern Ireland) Order 2020My Lords, I welcome the statutory instrument before us today, which will bring Northern Ireland more closely in line with the existing legislative framework elsewhere in the…10 Jul 2020HANSARDGambling AdvertisingMy Lords, although GAMSTOP has clearly been an effective tool that has enabled problem gamblers to control their activities online, repetitive advertising on social media,…25 Jun 2020HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, these regulations inexplicably fail to provide for the inspection of NHS abortion provision. Last Monday, the Minister in the other place said that “we have sought to…15 Jun 2020HANSARDDivorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 15 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Howe. As I noted in my speech in Committee, in all our debates on the Bill we must not forget…17 Mar 2020