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HANSARDEuropean CouncilMy Lords, may I press my noble friend? I am well aware that the Council did not discuss the Motion tabled by the noble Baroness, Lady Smith of Basildon, at its recent meeting.…24 Jun 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Inter-party TalksMy Lords, we have repeatedly raised two points in your Lordships’ House. First, could we not have the Assembly summoned? There is nothing to prevent the Assembly meeting without…20 Jun 2019HANSARDImmigration and Asylum ApplicationsMy Lords, does my noble friend have a record of the number of refused asylum seekers who are claiming asylum because they are persecuted Christians?19 Jun 2019HANSARDBritish Citizens’ RightsMy Lords, it is three years since some of us urged the Government to take the moral high ground on this one. While I entirely approve of all that my noble friend has said in…18 Jun 2019HANSARDAfghan Interpreters: Security ClearanceMy Lords, as one who has been privileged to give support to the noble Baroness, Lady Coussins, in this very worthwhile campaign, can I put it to my noble friend that we are…17 Jun 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Historical Institutional Abuse InquiryWould my noble friend accept that there are other victims too? We have discussed in this House those who were brutally treated during the Troubles, many of whom were maimed. Many…13 Jun 2019HANSARDReferendumsMy Lords, I entirely agree with what the noble Lord, Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe, said at the beginning of his brief speech. He said it is ridiculous that we have such a short time…13 Jun 2019HANSARDPreparing Legislation for Parliament (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow my noble friend Lord Cope of Berkeley. I was fascinated to hear his confession and that of my noble friend Lord Blencathra—that…12 Jun 2019HANSARDHong Kong Extradition BillMy Lords, has the Foreign Secretary pointed out clearly to the Chinese ambassador, “one country, two systems” was a remarkable achievement? As one who led the last British…11 Jun 2019HANSARDMuseumsDoes my noble friend agree that one of the defining characteristics of our great museums is the scholarship embodied in their staff? Does he also accept that the pay for these…10 Jun 2019HANSARDEuropean Parliament Elections: Non-UK EU CitizensMy Lords, would it not help to calm those who were understandably upset by recent events if this House used much of the time we have at the moment, while we are treading water, to…05 Jun 2019HANSARDCreative Industries: Apprenticeship LevyDoes my noble friend think that there is sufficient recognition of the time it takes for an apprentice carver or woodworker—the sort of person who works on Lincoln cathedral—to…04 Jun 2019HANSARDPost-18 Review of Education and FundingMy Lords, like others I welcome the review, but I have two concerns. One is that I do not believe that the quality of careers guidance is anything like as high as it should be, a…04 Jun 2019HANSARDElectoral Commission: Referendums and Elections SpendingMy Lords, my noble friend has said several times that there is a little bit of spare time to do things. This is such an important issue, and as we have his guarantee that the…23 May 2019HANSARDDevolved Administrations: 20th AnniversaryIt is conventional to say that it is an honour to follow—and it is always a joy to follow—my friend the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, but I could not disagree with him more in what he…22 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, my noble friend said in her Statement that she wished to encourage your Lordships’ House to give support to the Prime Minister’s deal. I welcome that, but there is no…22 May 2019HANSARDUK Foreign Policy in a Shifting World Order (International Relations Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Chartres. How delighted I am that he translated to the Cross Benches when he ceased to be Bishop of…21 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Cross-party DiscussionsMy Lords, could my noble friend remind those in the ERG and those on the opposite side who say that they want to see some kind of Brexit enacted that there is a golden…16 May 2019HANSARDGrooming GangsMy Lords, I speak in this debate for two reasons. One is that I have an enormous regard and respect for the noble Baroness, Lady Cox. She has courage and the persistence of a…14 May 2019HANSARDMobile Phones: Public Alert SystemsMy Lords, will my noble friend assure the House that no alert system will ever be capable of foreign intervention? I know that many Members, in all parts of both Houses, are…13 May 2019