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HANSARDHong Kong: Political SituationMy Lords, how many of the 2.9 million BNO passport holders have responded to the offer of an immigration visa? Have the Government reached a decision on the Hong Kong Military…29 Sept 2020HANSARDEnergy White PaperMy Lords, what progress have the Government made on resolving the issue of the safe and ecological disposal of nuclear waste with a long half-life? Will the future energy policy…28 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, there is a well-supported view that, in or close to lockdown, the most elderly should be allowed to meet close family and friends, or to self-isolate if they prefer,…23 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, Lord Sumption and others say older people should be allowed to take their chances with the virus if they prefer that to cutting off contact with family and friends. Does…21 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Military Operations and SupportMy Lords, in order to observe social distancing, were service personnel required to vacate their accommodation and expected to sleep elsewhere? What steps were taken to cancel…10 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, what additional steps are the Prime Minister or other Ministers taking or contemplating to persuade individual EU Heads of Government to allow Monsieur Barnier to modify…08 Sept 2020HANSARDSpain: TravelMy Lords, other European nations with large tourism in Spain did not adopt this Government’s abruptly introduced self-isolation rule. How many, if any, have done so since the…28 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, does the Minister accept that confusion arises in the UK and overseas because England and the devolved Administrations’ Covid announcements often differ in content and…27 Jul 2020HANSARDStudent LoansMy Lords, through Covid-19 restrictions, many university students have missed tuition and access to libraries, laboratories and other university facilities. Although they are…23 Jul 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, will the loyal veterans of Her Majesty’s Hong Kong Military Service Corps still living in Hong Kong, who have long petitioned Her Majesty’s Government for the right of…21 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Personal Protective EquipmentMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Deighton, was appointed last April, with much fanfare, to resolve a national PPE crisis. Is he now responsible for ensuring adequate PPE, both…16 Jul 2020HANSARDEU Exit: End of Transition PeriodMy Lords, this guidance has been developed in consultation with the devolved Administrations and British businesses. Can the EU therefore be confident that goods shipped from,…15 Jul 2020HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Arms SalesMy Lords, this sensitive issue has been very thoroughly examined. Can the Minister confirm that airborne precision weapons are in the order? Does he agree that, correctly…10 Jul 2020HANSARDIntelligence and Security Committee: Russia ReportNoble Lords will be well aware of the value of this type of informed report. Regardless of any publication date, will its unredacted content be available to those undertaking the…09 Jul 2020HANSARDEducation Settings: Autumn OpeningOver 200,000 laptops were issued for pupils to connect online with their teachers. Were checks made beforehand that all would have internet access—not everyone in England has a…08 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, does this welcome BNO announcement include the 64 Hong Kong Military Service Corps veterans who applied for right of abode in March, and who, with other corps veterans,…02 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UniversitiesMy Lords, many university students in England have been missing tuition and access to libraries, laboratories and other university facilities, and may face financial hardship. The…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Airline SectorMy Lords, the airlines’ hated 14-day quarantine, introduced by regional government regulations, is due to be eased. Should the airlines and countries concerned be confident that…29 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, do the Government accept that, to avoid public misunderstanding and mistrust of their key statements about Covid-19, be they made in Parliament, No. 10 or elsewhere,…25 Jun 2020HANSARDChinaMy Lords, on 2 June, at Hansard col. 683, the Foreign Secretary said that the Government would provide BNO citizens in Hong Kong with a “pathway to citizenship” if China enacted…17 Jun 2020