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HANSARDHammersmith BridgeMy Lords, could not a little of the money that is apparently going to be saved on HS2—the most prodigal example of expenditure in British history—be used to make sure that this…18 Sept 2023HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, my noble friend makes a very good point, which I am sure the Minister will take on board. I join the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup, and the noble Lord, Lord…14 Sept 2023HANSARDDangerous Dogs Act 1991: New BreedsMy Lords, in view of the great increase in pet dogs in recent years, particularly during the pandemic, should we not reconsider reintroducing dog licences?14 Sept 2023HANSARDCombined Sewer OverflowsMy Lords, while entirely accepting the thrust of what my noble friend just said, there is continuing concern, as he well knows, not just about sewage but, as I have raised many…14 Sept 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, briefly, I associate myself with the remarks made in a very fine speech by my noble friend Lord Deben. We entered the other place on the same day, in June 1970—I have…13 Sept 2023HANSARDOffshore WindMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend that Britain is a world leader in offshore wind; he is right to boast gently about that. But he also said that lessons would be learned from…11 Sept 2023HANSARDUkraine: Post-conflict ReconstructionMy Lords, is it not important to recognise that among the destruction have been many historic buildings? It is very important that the Ukrainians are able to do what the Poles did…07 Sept 2023HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Channel CrossingsCould my noble friend expand on the answer that he gave the noble Lord, Lord German, about the 54%? A number of us were slightly baffled by what he said—could he expand on that?07 Sept 2023HANSARDPolice Service of Northern Ireland: Security and Data Protection BreachMy Lords, could I revert to the point made by the noble Lord, Lord Bruce? Would my noble friend, for whom we all have the utmost respect, discuss with the Secretary of State the…05 Sept 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I rise briefly on a very sad day. There is no Minister in His Majesty’s Government who has a better command and understanding of his brief than my noble friend Lord…05 Sept 2023HANSARDFolic Acid FortificationMy Lords, my noble friend was right to acknowledge the indefatigable campaigning of the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, but will he please not rely upon these government phrases…25 Jul 2023HANSARDLord Chancellor and Law Officers (Constitution Committee Report)I am slightly taken by surprise to be speaking now. Like others, I begin by saying that this is the one thing that unites us all. I am absolutely delighted that my friend the…20 Jul 2023HANSARDBank AccountsMy Lords, in answer to my noble friend Lord Forsyth, my noble friend the Minister said that the Government had their shareholding handled at arm’s length, or words to that effect.…19 Jul 2023HANSARDHouse Of Lords: Appointments SystemMy Lords—19 Jul 2023HANSARDDarfur: Risk of GenocideMy Lords, we are all in the debt of the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for raising this matter. Is it not deeply disturbing that the Security Council, mentioned by the noble Lords, Lord…18 Jul 2023HANSARDSchools: AdmissionsMy Lords, I agree with my noble friend Lord Baker that it is a great pity that, of the 26 of them entitled to sit in your Lordships’ House, there is no bishop here to defend the…17 Jul 2023HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, I would just like to add a few words to what the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, has said. This House is frequently criticised because of its size. We have trotted out in…17 Jul 2023HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, I am sure that we are all grateful to my noble friend for bringing his customary thoroughness to the answers he has just given. I declare an interest in that I led the…13 Jul 2023HANSARDSupport for Migrant VictimsMy Lords, Mary Tudor said that, when she died, “Calais” would be engraved on her heart. When the Home Secretary moves to higher realms, will “In due course” be engraved on hers?12 Jul 2023HANSARDE-bikesMy Lords, I am totally in awe of my noble friend Lord Hailsham and believe he should be allowed to use his e-bike, as he does impeccably. Does my noble friend agree that…11 Jul 2023