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HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill22 Jul 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, I had not intended to take part in this debate—I have an amendment a little later—but it seems to me that we are touching on an extremely important subject. I am…22 Jul 2019HANSARDParliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) BillMy Lords, my Amendment 11 is grouped with the amendment just moved by my noble friend Lord Howe. Having had conversation with him, for which I am extremely grateful, I am…22 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) BillMy Lords, the British people did not vote for a no-deal exit from the European Union. All I would say to my noble friend Lord Forsyth is that when he talks about sophists, it…22 Jul 2019HANSARDEEA Nationals (Indefinite Leave to Remain) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to support the Bill introduced so powerfully by the noble Lord, Lord Oates. I sincerely wish him well. There is no reason why that wish should not be…19 Jul 2019HANSARDExtension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]Do not bank on it.19 Jul 2019HANSARDImmigration Detention: Victims of Modern SlaveryMy Lords, as a follow-up to the last two questions, in particular the one from my noble friend Lady Manzoor, can my noble friend assure us that there is one unit in the Home…18 Jul 2019HANSARDDetainee IssuesMy Lords, as one who shares the concerns and misgivings of the noble Lord, Lord Tyrie, I ask my noble friend: might it be possible to have a judicial panel to review and monitor…18 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I wish to add brief words of support. It is a disgrace that this steamroller legislation is going through the House. It is quite appalling and it must never happen…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI did not suggest that it would be improper. I was merely stating a fact. The next Prime Minister will be a Prime Minister of a minority Government—as the present Prime Minister…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I do not think that the noble Lord, Lord Alderdice, was here on Monday, for reasons that I am sure we all understand. The message then was exactly what he says: we are…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Deech, reads far too much into this simple amendment, which is unambiguous and makes the point that power should rest not with the Executive but…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, as the fourth name on the amendment I pay my tribute not just to the noble Lord, Lord Hain, who has led this campaign with real, dogged determination, but to the noble…17 Jul 2019HANSARDRelationship Education Lessons in SchoolsFollowing the last point, how many attempts have been made to meet the parents? I accept that there are those who are rabble-rousing, but some parents are—maybe…16 Jul 2019HANSARDLotteries RegulationMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for doing all he can to protect the exclusive position of the National Lottery. John Major’s legacy is in fact one of the most positive legacies…16 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, the amendments in this group all stand in my name but I am extremely grateful to my noble friend Lord Trimble and the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, for adding their names…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I am delighted to add my voice, and pay tribute not only to the noble Lord, Lord Hain, who has been indefatigable in the way he has led this campaign, but to my noble…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, this has been a long and, at times, a difficult debate. When I introduced the amendments, with the support of my noble friend Lord Trimble—who has had to go to another…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, Amendment 10 and Amendment 18, which immediately follows it in the grouping, stand in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Trimble and, in the case of Amendment 10,…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillDoes my noble friend the Minister agree that it is always right that the Government should be accountable to Parliament and not the other way around, and that Parliament should…15 Jul 2019