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HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, rigid and theological implementation of the protocol has severely disrupted trade, adversely impacted consumers, hit businesses in both Great Britain and Northern…21 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy of Northern Ireland’s PastMy Lords, like the noble Baroness, Lady Smith of Basildon, I have spent many, many hours in meetings with victims and survivors of the Troubles and was also heavily involved in…20 Jul 2021HANSARDIreland/Northern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, as one who has consistently pressed for the defects in the Northern Ireland protocol to be remedied, I very much look forward to seeing the Government’s proposals on the…15 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityMy Lords, as my noble friend Lord Dodds made clear, the Jewish community has made a huge contribution to the city of Belfast, including providing a unionist Lord Mayor as far back…14 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, while I very warmly welcome this Statement, my noble friend will be aware that some batches of the AstraZeneca vaccine have yet to be approved by the European Medicines…06 Jul 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern IrelandMy Lords, earlier this week, the Irish Government said that they would “go the extra mile” to find solutions to the problems caused by the protocol. In welcoming that…24 Jun 2021HANSARDConstitution InquiryMy Lords, does my noble friend share my scepticism at the idea that the union will be saved by the kind of constitutional upheaval and tinkering currently put forward by Gordon…14 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, having spent much of the Whitsun Recess trying to do my best to support the beleaguered hospitality sector in west and north Yorkshire, two messages rang out loud and…08 Jun 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern IrelandMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that it is completely insane that a packet of Sainsbury’s Cumberland sausages destined for its Forestside store in Belfast has to undergo…27 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsMy Lords, having met the Ballymurphy families a number of times, I commend their dignity and tenacity and express the genuine hope that the coroner’s conclusions, which are clear,…17 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am delighted to echo the congratulations to my noble friend Lady Fraser of Craigmaddie and the noble Baroness, Lady Merron, on their excellent maiden speeches. I also…13 May 2021HANSARDUK-EU Trade and Co-operation AgreementMy Lords, in welcoming the ratification of the trade and co-operation agreement this week, does my noble friend, like me, find it profoundly disappointing to be lectured once…29 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Citizens’ RightsDoes my noble friend agree that a clear majority of people in Northern Ireland continues freely and legitimately to support the union on the basis of their “cherished position of…28 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that the recent disgraceful, totally unjustified and counterproductive violence in Northern Ireland has a number of different causes, many of…13 Apr 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern IrelandDoes my noble friend agree that, under the Belfast agreement, Northern Ireland is not a hybrid state but an integral part of the United Kingdom —ultimate responsibility for which…25 Mar 2021HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Proxy Vote Applications) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021The Grand Committee stands adjourned until 3.30 pm. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the Room.18 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, despite my having a wealth of cricketing metaphors, the umpire will put the Question. The Question is that this Motion be agreed to.18 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021The noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh of Pickering, has withdrawn, so I call the noble Lord, Lord Addington.18 Mar 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the hybrid Grand Committee will now resume. Some Members are here in person, respecting social distancing, and others are participating remotely, but all Members will be…18 Mar 2021HANSARDEnergy Performance of Buildings (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2021The Grand Committee stands adjourned until 4.30 pm. I remind Members to sanitise their desks and chairs before leaving the Room.18 Mar 2021