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HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Paramilitary GroupsMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that the recent death threats to journalists and politicians in Northern Ireland from paramilitary groups are, quite frankly, beyond…15 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Paramilitary GroupsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they are giving to (1) journalists, and (2) politicians, in Northern Ireland who have received death threats from paramilitary groups.15 Jun 2020HANSARDUnemploymentMy Lords, some of the latest forecasts about the economy are extremely worrying, especially for younger people. Is it not the case that the best way to avoid levels of mass…11 Jun 2020HANSARDEducation Settings: Wider OpeningMy Lords, I endorse the wise words of my noble friend Lord Baker of Dorking. As the product of a state comprehensive school in a predominantly working-class part of Leeds, I need…11 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic OrderMy Lords, while I completely understand, not least because of my own experience in Northern Ireland, that the police often have to make very difficult judgments in public order…09 Jun 2020HANSARDVictims of the Troubles: Payment SchemeMy Lords, as one of the negotiators of the Stormont House agreement, I share the widespread dismay over these delays to victims’ payments. Is this not entirely down to one party…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresI refer to my entries in the register of interests. My noble friend will be aware that, within British sport, rugby league is unique in that three overseas teams compete in two of…04 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Victims Payment SchemeMy Lords, victims and survivors who have campaigned for so long and with such dignity will be rightly angry and devastated by the latest setback. Does my noble friend agree that,…03 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Banknote (Designation of Authorised Bank) Regulations 2020My Lords, I very much welcome the opportunity to take part in this short debate. I too congratulate my noble friend Lady Penn on her appointment to the Front Bench. I shall keep…02 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Dobbs for securing this debate—I hesitate to use that word—and congratulate him on his speech. I echo many of his sentiments, including…21 May 2020HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundMy Lords, we are all well aware of the scenario in which the UK Government provide the money and the devolved Administrations then take the credit for spending it. Can my noble…21 May 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, as a staunch and long-standing unionist, unlike some who now seem to be exploiting this issue, I welcome the emphasis in the Command Paper on the consent principle in…21 May 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: CustomsMy Lords, does my noble friend the Minister accept that many genuine unionists share the concern so ably expressed by our noble friend Lord Empey and seek reassurances in these…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SportsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they are making available for sports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SportsI am grateful to my noble friend for that reply. As she will be aware, few, if any, sports are embedded within communities quite like rugby league, particularly here in the north…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: SportsMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and draw attention to my interests in the register.13 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I wish to make two brief points relating to Northern Ireland and Ireland. Northern Ireland has, of course, been central to the Brexit negotiations since the referendum…12 May 2020HANSARDCoronavirus Business Interruption Loan SchemeMy Lords, I strongly commend the Government for their support for business during this crisis. Can my noble friend give more detail of the operation of both the business…12 May 2020HANSARDPublic Services: UpdateMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend’s Statement. I join in the expressions of deep gratitude to all those who have kept public services running. We owe them a huge debt. Does my…29 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Music Sector and Creative EconomyMy Lords, while much of the focus will be on the so-called high-end events affected by Covid-19, including many festivals cancelled this summer, will my noble friend also consider…23 Apr 2020