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HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, the noble Lord’s last words indicate not only his own wisdom but the fact that, as I have said in this House before, if we get a deal at the end of this week, we will be…15 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThe noble Lord has made a profound mistake. He knows that I sympathise with him on many things, but the League of Empire Loyalists was never a member or part of the Conservative…15 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s Speech—not quite that long ago, but after the referendum I advocated, as noble Lords know, having a Joint Committee of both Houses looking at these things. We did not for Brexit but…15 Oct 2019HANSARDSir Richard Henriques ReportTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, following the publication of the report by Sir Richard Henriques and the publication of the report by the Independent Office for Police Conduct…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSir Richard Henriques ReportMy Lords, I beg leave to ask a Question of which I have given private notice.08 Oct 2019HANSARDMuseums and Galleries: Financial SustainabilityMy Lords, for the very first time, I find myself in absolute disagreement with the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty. I believe it is very important that museums and galleries should…08 Oct 2019HANSARDSir Richard Henriques ReportMy Lords, while I thank my noble friend for her Answer, I must regret that it is nowhere near as robust as the Answer she gave to my noble friend Lord Forsyth. Does she agree that…08 Oct 2019HANSARDRailways: Trans-Pennine FreightMy Lords, as we are moving around the country, I take this opportunity to thank my noble friend’s predecessor for the new services which begin a fortnight today: four trains a day…07 Oct 2019HANSARDReview of Investigative and Scrutiny Committees (Liaison Committee Report)My Lords, may I begin by expressing my warm congratulations to the noble Lord, Lord McFall, not only for the admirable report which he and his committee have produced but also for…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Processes Yes, my Lords, and I hope that is the case, but my noble friend has not answered the Question. There is an Act of Parliament that obliges the Government to take certain steps if…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Processes To ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take in Parliament (1) to enable the United Kingdom to leave the European Union on 31 October, and (2) to comply with the…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitThe fact is it is an Act of Parliament. I have a Question on the Order Paper tomorrow. Can my noble friend assure me that he will give me a clear, unequivocal Answer to that…02 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, there was a very interesting quotation in the Times this morning. On the leader page, there is always a tiny column headed, “The last word”, which today was a quotation…02 Oct 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsMy Lords, does my noble friend realise that those of us who saw the chilling programme on Tiananmen Square last night are particularly concerned by today’s reports? Because we…01 Oct 2019HANSARDMetropolitan Police Report by Sir Richard HenriquesMy Lords, I remind my noble friend that many noble Lords are utterly convinced that there were no victims of Lord Brittan. As Parliament has a little time on its hands at the…30 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019My Lords—26 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019My Lords, if we are to try to civilise this debate after the appalling scenes in another place yesterday, would it not be worthwhile to contemplate—I speak as one who has never…26 Sept 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019My noble friend can chunter, but the fact is—25 Sept 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019These things are inextricably connected; it is very important that we recognise that.25 Sept 2019HANSARDSpending Round 2019The Leader is perfectly able to read Hansard tomorrow. She is not here at the moment, but the fact is that we need answers to certain questions. I very much hope that we will have…25 Sept 2019