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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI thank the noble Lord for that intervention, which is obviously important —it was my final point. The most important thing of all is that the victims should determine the shape…23 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Sentamu, with that interesting comparison because everybody has said that the one thing the Bill does…23 Nov 2022HANSARDDevolved Administrations: Intergovernmental RelationsWould the Minister agree that relations between the Government and the devolved Administrations fall far short of what was hoped for when devolution was established? Will the…08 Nov 2022HANSARDInter-American Investment Corporation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2022I thank the Minister for that introduction. We appreciate that the consolidation of the bank’s arrangements has led to this situation; that is perfectly understandable. I will…03 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I rise to support these amendments tabled by my noble friend Lady Suttie and signed by the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, and I thank both of them for the way they have…31 Oct 2022HANSARDDigital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022My Lords, I thank the Minister for that introduction and explanation. There is very wide support for the extension of childcare. Indeed, I have always believed that structured…18 Oct 2022HANSARDDigital Government (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022I am grateful to the Minister. I was trying to see whether I could get the detail. There is an appendix list of who has submitted, and some of them have published their…18 Oct 2022HANSARDUN Sustainable Development GoalsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what specific steps they propose to take towards meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ending absolute poverty in the world by…13 Oct 2022HANSARDUN Sustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and, in so doing, draw attention to my entry in the register of interests.13 Oct 2022HANSARDUN Sustainable Development GoalsI welcome the sentiment behind that Answer. The Minister will recall that David Cameron was chair of the UN commission that established the sustainable development goals. Yet last…13 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, on 9 November 2019, Boris Johnson stated categorically about his oven-ready EU deal and the protocol: “There will be no forms, no checks … You will have unfettered…11 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, I had the honour to represent a beautiful part of Aberdeenshire for over four decades and our communities have greatly appreciated, throughout that time, the regular…09 Sept 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction and will comment briefly on his three pillars. The first, of leveraging investment, particularly in carbon capture and storage…19 Jul 2022HANSARDUnited Kingdom: The UnionIt was a valid point, nevertheless. It is also important that the dimension of England is addressed. We recognise that England is very much the largest component of the union, but…23 Jun 2022HANSARDBill of RightsMy Lords, is the ability to appeal to the Strasbourg court for very many people more theoretical than real? The court is understaffed; it takes a great deal of time to get there…23 Jun 2022HANSARDUnited Kingdom: The UnionMy Lords, this has been an excellent debate and we should all be grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Lisvane, not only for initiating the debate but for the work he has done in…23 Jun 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests. I will focus on another European region conflict. As a former Council of Europe rapporteur on political…18 May 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillMy Lords, this is an historic day for the deaf community, who have campaigned for many years for recognition of their language. But it is also our language, and the clue is in the…27 Apr 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillI am very grateful and appreciate the development of VRS, but a lot of deaf people are concerned, because they want it for social purposes and these services cost quite a lot of…25 Mar 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillMy Lords, I am pleased to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, whom I thank for her very well-directed comments, which I am sure will be well received. I am delighted to…25 Mar 2022