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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, these amendments are really an attempt to respond, in a way, to the way in which the Minister has engaged with this Bill. Before I speak to them, let me say that I am…05 Sept 2023HANSARDOil and Gas Windfall TaxI thank the Minister for that reply. As we increase our efforts to meet net zero, which we clearly must, does he agree that through all the projections to and through net zero, we…19 Jul 2023HANSARDOil and Gas Windfall TaxTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the oil and gas windfall tax on investment and jobs, and the capacity of the energy sector and…19 Jul 2023HANSARDScottish Government: ExpenditureMy Lords, the Scottish Government have squandered hundreds of millions of pounds on mismanaged projects. They had a £2 billion underspend last year, have squeezed local government…06 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, this has been an interesting debate; there is clearly a desire to have an objective record of a dark and troubled time, but it is a hugely sensitive issue that is going…11 May 2023HANSARDScotland: Meeting with New First MinisterI think everybody would hope that the relationship between the UK and Scottish Government could be constructive and I congratulate Humza Yousaf. I understand that there has been a…29 Mar 2023HANSARDScottish Government: Ultra Vires ExpenditureMy Lords, it may be reasonable for the Scottish Government to have overseas representations to promote trade, investment and tourism, but is it not worth reminding them and indeed…09 Mar 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, Amendment 117 is in my name and that of my noble friend Lady Randerson. I apologise to noble Lords that I have not spoken on the Bill so far—it is not for want of…08 Mar 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill08 Mar 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, this has been an interesting debate covering a number of topics. I welcome the Minister’s assurances, which I accept in good faith, about wanting to work constructively…08 Mar 2023HANSARDOfficial Controls (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023I acknowledged that there were points of issue and clarification; I understand them. My point, however, is that an agreement has been reached which encapsulates some of those…01 Mar 2023HANSARDOfficial Controls (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023My Lords, in many ways this Motion, as the noble Lord will acknowledge, has been somewhat overtaken by events, but he is commenting on the events. It was clear from the outset…01 Mar 2023HANSARDOfficial Controls (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2023That is not true.01 Mar 2023HANSARDScotland: Bottle Deposit Return SchemeMy Lords, will the Minister accept that the Minister in charge in Scotland, Lorna Slater, has acknowledged that she has not yet submitted a request, she has not consulted any…27 Feb 2023HANSARDTurkey: Earthquake ReliefMy Lords, the reports and pictures of this earthquake show it to be truly apocalyptic, on a scale that is probably unprecedented in our lifetime. I am grateful to the Minister for…06 Feb 2023HANSARDCommon Frameworks (Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope, who, as a number of people said, helped us to amend the single market Act in a way that enabled the…02 Feb 2023HANSARDCommon Frameworks (Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee Report)I did agree that the officials have co-operated from the outset. However, I welcome what the Minister says about the current engagement of Ministers, because it really is needed.02 Feb 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI want briefly to ask the Minister how he feels people should be incentivised and whether this is the case in the Bill. The reality, as we have heard in previous debates, is that…31 Jan 2023HANSARDScotland Act 1998: Section 35 PowerWill the Minister accept—I think he has to—that it was a very controversial decision to use this power for the first time since devolution, especially, as the noble Baroness, Lady…18 Jan 2023HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, it is clear that this situation needs to be resolved urgently, not least to try to ensure a long-term settlement between Azerbaijan and Armenia. What steps are the…17 Jan 2023