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HANSARDHumanist MarriagesMy Lords, we need to get a move on here. As one who believes very fervently in Christian marriage but even more in the institution of marriage, I ask: how can it be sensible to…29 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, it is an honour and something of a burden to follow three distinguished Members from Northern Ireland: the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, the noble Viscount, Lord…23 Nov 2022HANSARDCounsellors of State Bill [HL]My Lords, it is of course right, and what the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, said is entirely justified: Parliament has a role. But, in this particular case, we can rely upon the good…23 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMay I remind my noble friend that he and I cast many votes during the debates on Brexit, regardless of what the House of Commons was doing, because we thought we were right?22 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillThey might have voted for all sorts of reasons. We have already heard that Stella Creasy refused vote for the Bill because it had gone wrong as far as she was concerned. Of course…22 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillI am delighted to tell the noble Baroness what my opinion is. My opinion is based on real sadness that, since 1997, the other place has progressively ceased to be a House of…22 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, we need a little calm in this situation. I thought that the noble Lord, Lord Beith, made a very wise, temperate speech, and we would all benefit from reflecting upon…22 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Order BillI was a constituency MP for 40 years, so I have a bit of knowledge of it. We must make sure we do not inadvertently criminalise large numbers of people. As for the large majority…22 Nov 2022HANSARDCounsellors of State Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Viscount, Lord Stansgate, who has delivered a very well-researched speech. I must say that, as he was speaking, I had a lovely mental…21 Nov 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]I cannot, really, because there is no time.18 Nov 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]My Lords, as always, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Kerr of Kinlochard. I must begin by declaring an interest in that I am chairman of the Campaign for an…18 Nov 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]I will take a minute’s injury time for that. I will not respond because my noble friend, for whom I have a high regard, misses the point. It is very important that we move forward…18 Nov 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]Before my noble friend concludes—she is concluding rather early—there are ways that could be employed. The first is my suggestion about a percentage attendance. Secondly, some…18 Nov 2022HANSARDMissile Incident in PolandMy Lords, I shall continue on this theme, strongly supporting the noble Lord, Lord West, in what he said. Is my noble friend absolutely confident that, if this conflict escalates,…17 Nov 2022HANSARDParliament: Deferred PeeragesTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to recommend the conferring of deferred peerages on sitting Members of Parliament.16 Nov 2022HANSARDParliament: Deferred PeeragesWell, my Lords, we are all grateful for that Answer as far as it goes, but perhaps I might suggest to my noble friend that these rumours and stories in the press—which have the…16 Nov 2022HANSARDAsylum Seekers: AccommodationMy Lords, I welcome the recent more productive talks with our French friends and allies. Has consideration been given to building, at joint expense but with a considerable amount…15 Nov 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, I shall speak briefly in following the noble Lord, Lord Macdonald of River Glaven. I very much agree with what he and others have said. We have heard a great deal of…14 Nov 2022HANSARDAlaa Abd el-Fattah: Hunger StrikeMy Lords, I am sure we all appreciate the manner in which my noble friend has answered these very difficult questions about a very tragic case, and let us hope that the ultimate…09 Nov 2022HANSARDIran: Women ProtestersMy Lords, should we not also note that not only is Iran persecuting its own people, especially women, it is also supplying drones that are destroying the infrastructure of the…09 Nov 2022