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HANSARDCovid-19: LockdownsMy Lords, I understand that the rules on replying to Questions mean that there is not enough time for the Minister to explain everything which is wrong with this particular paper.…09 Feb 2022HANSARDMathematical SciencesI thank the Minister for his reply and his acknowledgement of our world-leading mathematicians, but would he agree that, to be a world-leader in mathematical sciences, we also…08 Feb 2022HANSARDMathematical SciencesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to ensure that the United Kingdom remains a world leader in the mathematical sciences.08 Feb 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I apologise for the confusion at the beginning of this debate. My understanding of the ways of this House is still a work in progress. I gave notice of my intention to…31 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I just want to contribute to this debate. I fully support the remarks of my noble friend Lady Thornton. I was particularly struck by her dissection of this Government’s…31 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI was going to oppose the question that Clause 80 stand part of the Bill, but I thought the order of speakers was going to be somewhat different. I am sorry—I am looking to my…31 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillIt would help the House not to proceed with the debate on whether Clause 80 stand part of the Bill. Then we can move on to the amendments.31 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, in speaking in support of my Amendment 150, the issue is simple. We have much to learn about ICPs; I associate myself with the remarks of my noble friend Lord Hunt. My…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillI wish to address Amendments 201A, 201B and 201C—my name has been left off Amendment 201A for some reason, but I support all three. Indeed, I support the stand-part debate…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I want to direct a few remarks to the issue of research, in broad support of the speeches made so far. The amendments in this group, taken individually, are generally to…24 Jan 2022HANSARDColombia: Human Rights AbusesMy Lords, I am sure the Minister agrees that full implementation of Colombia’s historic 2016 peace agreement remains crucial but advocates for peace continue to face violence and…19 Jan 2022HANSARDEU-UK Partnership CouncilMy Lords, another—18 Jan 2022HANSARDUnderpayment of Benefits: CompensationMy Lords, I take this opportunity to remind the Minister, the noble Baroness and the House of the underpayment of pension to widows and widowers. This is representative of some…18 Jan 2022HANSARDState Pension AgeMy Lords, the Minister quite rightly referred to the ongoing reviews, but I simply ask, as a matter of logic, that, if the policy is that because people are living longer,…18 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I speak to my Amendment 45. This is a disparate group of amendments, dealing with the issue of integrated care boards. I strongly support the comments already made. My…18 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I will not detain the Committee in speaking to my Amendment 30. In truth, I am speaking in favour of my noble friend Lady Thornton’s Amendment 29. I could claim that my…13 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I shall speak to my Amendment 21, and I support the other amendments in this group. Before I reach the meat of my remarks, it seems a long time ago, but two hours ago we…11 Jan 2022HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions BillI will withdraw the amendment. I will read carefully what the Minister said, but I maintain my position that there is a point of principle here. I agree that there are precedents…10 Jan 2022HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions Bill10 Jan 2022HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions BillMy Lords, the main function of this amendment is to offer brief respite to the noble Baroness, Lady Kramer, and my noble friend. However, the amendment is on a serious matter and…10 Jan 2022