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HANSARDSub-Saharan Africa: Water and SanitationWith the impact of Covid-19 and the stress on water supplies from the climate emergency, I know the Minister recognises, as she acknowledged, that clean water and sanitation are…10 Jun 2020HANSARDVictims of the Troubles: Payment SchemeThe Government say that funding is not the issue, so can the Minister identify what part of the block grant was identified for victims’ compensation? If he is unable to do so, can…08 Jun 2020HANSARDVictims and Witnesses (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modification) Order 2020My Lords, like other noble Lords, I am happy to welcome this instrument, although I echo the call for there to be Ministers for Scotland and Northern Ireland in the Lords. I mean…03 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Victims Payment SchemeIn January, the then Secretary of State, Julian Smith, said that the “discussions and delay of the past few years have gone on long enough … The time has come to get this done and…03 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Banknote (Designation of Authorised Bank) Regulations 2020My Lords, I have, of course, supported the campaign by the noble Lord, Lord Hain, on behalf of those suffering historical injuries, but I will concentrate on the instrument in…02 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, given the duplicity of the Government, the Northern Ireland protocol has all the semblance of damaged goods. In particular, the repeated denial that it would involve the…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: IrelandIs it not imperative that the lifting of restrictions in Northern Ireland takes full account of the Province’s unique position in relation to the Republic of Ireland, the United…20 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests as set out in the register. I thank the Minister for her positive summary of the UK’s leading role, but so far the incidence of Covid-19…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessGiven the decision of the devolved Administrations to maintain their guidance to stay at home and to limit the return to work, will the Government carefully monitor the path of…13 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I do not believe that any rational person should want anything but a friendly, influential relationship with our neighbours. However, we have a Government who are…12 May 2020HANSARDIncome Equality and SustainabilityMy Lords, I wish to support the case for a universal basic income. The current crisis has shown the need for people to have access to basic funding, yet the machinery to deliver…06 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Overseas Development AssistanceDfID has given priority to strengthening health systems across Africa. Can we be assured that this will be maintained, if not increased, especially in the light of falling GDP at…22 Apr 2020HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Bates, not least because I think his experience as a government Minister was a triumph of optimism in adverse…18 Mar 2020HANSARDBrexit: Financial Assistance for BusinessesMy Lords, the Prime Minister has given the impression that he wants to get round the protocol, yet the government website tells businesses to prepare for checks at the border and…26 Feb 2020HANSARDScotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for that introduction and explanation. As he said, this is a relatively small measure, it is not contentious and it is clearly the wish of the…11 Feb 2020HANSARDScotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2020Do the Government have any plans to monitor this? It may well be a very good idea and prove to be very effective, and that is fine, but it may be found that it is just cash in…11 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I have added my name to the amendment and shall explain why. The noble Baroness, Lady Hayter, has made it clear that in a sense this clause is superfluous, but it is…21 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I, too, support the amendments. Having spoken in support of the principle last week, I shall be brief. It is fair to say that this and the previous group of amendments…20 Jan 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Executive FormationMy Lords, we on these Benches certainly welcome the Statement and the fact that the Assembly is up and running and that a new Executive have been formed. It has been a long time…16 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I very much support the amendments moved by the noble Lord, Lord Hain, and I am very grateful for the detailed way in which he explained them. It could not be clearer;…14 Jan 2020