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HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 103, and I declare my interests as set out in the register. Like the noble Baronesses, Lady Noakes and Lady Lister, I am new to the Bill and…16 Jan 2023HANSARDNational Security BillI heard what the Minister said about lobbying and the additional aspect of lobbying by law firms, but why is any exemption needed beyond what is contained in Clause 74, which…16 Jan 2023HANSARDPreparing for Extreme Risks (RARPC Report)My Lords, I express my own thanks to our chair, the noble Lord, Lord Arbuthnot, not only for his excellent introduction today but for his superb chairing of the committee,…12 Jan 2023HANSARDPreparing for Extreme Risks (RARPC Report)My Lords, I apologise for interrupting the Minister but one of the key points is about the methodology adopted for the NSRA, and one of the key issues that appears to be emerging…12 Jan 2023HANSARDChannel 4My Lords, like the noble Viscount, Lord Colville, I am very concerned about the future for independent production companies in light of the Government’s plans, but, like others, I…11 Jan 2023HANSARDArts Council England: Regional Distribution of FundingMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord McNally on obtaining this debate—I am just sorry that he is not here to participate—and my noble friend Lord Storey on his brilliant…15 Dec 2022HANSARDArts Council England: Regional Distribution of FundingWe may have to correct the record because I looked at the transcript and it did not say “instructed”. I am willing to look again at that, and I am sure the Minister will have a…15 Dec 2022HANSARDArts Council England: Regional Distribution of FundingThat is because I have not received it, but I look forward to reading my text. The noble Lord, Lord Vaizey, paid tribute to Darren Henley, as do I, but he did not say that he now…15 Dec 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]What mechanism will there be for feedback from vendors and so on?30 Nov 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I rise to speak to Amendment 130 to government Amendment 129. Many of us will be pleased that the Minister has decided to put the new online system for procurement…30 Nov 2022HANSARDTechnology Rules: The Advent of New Technologies in the Justice System (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow three such excellent opening speeches. I draw attention to my interests in the register, particularly my interest in artificial intelligence…28 Nov 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his earlier engagement on the issues represented by this amendment and for outlining why the Government will not accept it. It was…22 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Service Broadcasting: BBC CentenaryMy Lords, I also congratulate my noble friend Lord Foster on initiating this debate and, in particular, on provoking some fine contributions so far. The much-respected Sir Peter…03 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Spaces Protection OrdersTo ask His Majesty’s Government, further to reports that (1) at least 48 councils employ private companies to issue penalties for public spaces protection orders, and (2) many…27 Oct 2022HANSARDPublic Spaces Protection OrdersMy Lords, if Defra is able to do this, why can the Home Office not do it? Defra is also very close to local government and clearly regards this as the wrong thing for local…27 Oct 2022HANSARDFreedom of Expression (Communications and Digital Committee Report)My Lords, I congratulate the Select Committee on yet another excellent report relating to digital issues and the noble Lord, Lord Gilbert, on his masterly introduction. It really…27 Oct 2022HANSARDPublic Spaces Protection OrdersMy Lords, that is a classic dusty reply from the Home Office. What a contrast with Defra: its guidance on littering, which is a criminal offence, says that incentivising…27 Oct 2022HANSARDOnline Pornography: Digital Economy Act 2017My Lords, does the Minister agree with the evidence that Barnardo’s gave to the Joint Committee on the Draft Online Safety Bill? It said that the failure to enact the original…26 Oct 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]24 Oct 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, I think it partly depends on the market that is covered by particular SMEs. I could probably produce a range of SMEs that are not quite as pleased with their lot. Of…24 Oct 2022