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HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillI am not going to give way again; the noble Lord can make a speech if he wants to. This is not the House of Commons. In my view, the placing of the learning centre underground…22 Jul 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillIn a moment—this is not the appropriate place. I venture that anyone who has great experience in local government, such as the noble Lord who I am about to give way to, should be…22 Jul 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, I support the amendment that was moved so clearly and eloquently by the noble Lord, Lord Cormack. I agree entirely with the other things that have been said so far. Over…22 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I have listened to the debate with growing concern and anxiety about its tone and about what seems to be a very poor understanding of the constitutional issues that…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, who is one of the most persuasive debaters in this House, as he was in the other place. However, I am…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe noble Lord chided the number of lawyers taking part in this debate. I have certainly practised law, but, if I may say so, and with great respect, what he has just said shows…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillAs—I feel I should state—the husband of a former partner in Mishcon de Reya, can I ask the noble Lord, with his distinguished record of parliamentary and public service, how he…15 Jul 2019HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, I ask my question as the father-in-law of somebody employed in the steelworks at Scunthorpe. Does the Minister accept that there is a sense of panic and despair among…21 May 2019HANSARDVictims of Crime: Mobile Phone DataThe noble Baroness’s responses have given us clear evidence of how much thought she has given to this difficult issue. Does she agree that consistency is very important? For years…08 May 2019HANSARDSri LankaMy Lords, I am sure that the moving Statement repeated by the Minister speaks for us all. Does she agree that there is a lesson to be learnt very quickly from these terrible…24 Apr 2019HANSARDBritish Citizenship: ChildrenMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the lack of clarity indicated by this Question might have been resolved much better if the Government had not delayed for nearly five months…10 Apr 2019HANSARDWithdrawal Agreement: Attorney General’s legal opinion on the Joint Instrument and Unilateral DeclarationMy Lords, can we return to the legal advice, which is the subject of this Statement? Does the noble and learned Lord agree that the legal advice has not changed at all—yes or no?…12 Mar 2019HANSARDKnife CrimeThose of us in your Lordships’ House who have policed, conducted or judged murder cases can attest to how little force it takes to kill someone with a single blow from a knife. As…04 Mar 2019HANSARDFlybmiDoes the Minister agree that this diminution in services to and from provincial airports in the United Kingdom raises real questions about the viability of some of those airports?…18 Feb 2019HANSARDOrgan Donation (Deemed Consent) BillMy Lords, it is always a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord McColl. He has great distinction as a surgeon; I recognise, as I am sure other noble Lords do, both that…01 Feb 2019