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HANSARDCathedrals MeasureMy Lords, I begin with an apology. I have been speaking from within the Chamber for many weeks now, but because King’s Cross station is closed tomorrow and I had to get back to…22 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: UpdateMy Lords, my noble friend knows that I have repeatedly raised the subject of care home workers. I am grateful for his responses and for the letter that I have had from our…20 Apr 2021HANSARDFire Safety BillMy Lords, having heard so much this afternoon, I do not think that I really wish to add to the powerful arguments that have been advanced.20 Apr 2021HANSARDHong Kong: Pro-Democracy CampaignersMy Lords, much as I sympathise with my noble friend and appreciate the limitations of his personal power and influence, it is appalling when an international treaty—to which we…19 Apr 2021HANSARDImmigration: Skilled Migrants from Commonwealth CountriesMy Lords, I listened very carefully to what my noble friend has said. Is she absolutely convinced that these applications have been handled not only efficiently but sensitively,…19 Apr 2021HANSARDPrisons (Substance Testing) BillMy Lords, it is a joy to follow one of the most civilised Members of your Lordships’ House, a man who presents my very favourite radio programme every Sunday at 12 noon. There is…16 Apr 2021HANSARDImmigrationMy Lords, I hope that my noble friend will forgive me for being specific and parochial, because I am sure that she will agree that any long-term immigration policy must allow for…14 Apr 2021HANSARDImmigrationHe was there earlier. He spoke on the last Question.14 Apr 2021HANSARDClergy: EU Visas and Residence PermitsMy Lords, are the problems experienced by the Churches not yet a further example of the increasingly tetchy relationship between the UK and the EU? I commend to my noble friend…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, I have heard every word of this debate—that is the penalty of being number 79—but it has been an extraordinarily instructive afternoon and, I think, a very moving one.…12 Apr 2021HANSARDCovid-19: One Year ReportMy Lords, I did not expect to be on my feet quite so soon, but I begin by paying a genuine tribute to my noble friend. I can say no more to him than that his father, who was a…25 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade BillHaving been called first, I lead a very distinguished company; I am most grateful to the occupant of the Woolsack for that. I have taken part in all these debates, and I have…23 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth and Social Care UpdateMy Lords, I shall quote from the Statement: “Last Monday, we reopened care homes to visitors, with a careful policy of a single regular visitor … we hear each day of more and more…22 Mar 2021HANSARDBritish Library Board (Power to Borrow) BillMy Lords, it is a very real privilege to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Blackstone. She was a very distinguished chairman of the British Library and did much to enhance it, and…19 Mar 2021HANSARDPublic Health (Coronavirus) (Protection from Eviction) (England) (No. 2) Regulations 2021My Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Best, and to echo his tributes to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Etherton, for a very modest but model maiden speech. He…18 Mar 2021HANSARDPolice: Sarah Everard VigilsMy Lords, in wishing my noble friend a speedy return from isolation, could I ask her how many demonstrations took place around the country, how many arrests were made outside…17 Mar 2021HANSARDProcedure and Privileges CommitteeMy Lords, I have just one question. I must declare an interest: I have a Private Member’s Bill, the referendums Bill, which is first in the queue for consideration dating from the…15 Mar 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, is it not a fact that when the EU suspended Article 16, it immediately recognised its profound and, frankly, stupid mistake? Should we not be doing everything possible…11 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I have rarely heard a series of more moving speeches, beginning with that of the noble Baroness, Lady Campbell of Surbiton; she always speaks with authority but today…08 Mar 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, that was a very powerful speech in favour of the aims of the amendment. At the end of the last debate in Committee when I spoke I said that I was somewhat ambivalent,…08 Mar 2021