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HANSARDEconomic Outlook and Furlough Scheme ChangesThe furlough system is delaying rather than solving the epidemic of unemployment about to hit us, particularly among our young. A prime cause of this disastrous loss of jobs is…18 Jun 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I would first like to apologise to my noble friend on the Front Bench; there was a little confusion earlier and I was unable to be here for his opening remarks. I know…10 Jun 2020HANSARDCorporate Insolvency and Governance BillMy Lords, the Bill is about climbing out of lockdown and getting back to proper business. If only we could do the same in this House. This debate is not a Second Reading, not as…09 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Health England Review: Covid-19 DisparitiesMy Lords, to judge the risks on both sides of this very difficult question we need precise information. I hope my noble friend will correct me if I am wrong, but I believe the…08 Jun 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, I ask my noble friend to condemn the increase in racism in recent weeks that has been aimed at British citizens of Chinese descent. They are not the problem. However,…02 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorThat the Virtual Proceedings do consider the contribution made by businesses and the wider private sector in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Callanan for his attention to this debate. We have all enjoyed some dodgy IT, the barking dog belonging to the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett,…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Businesses and the Private SectorMy Lords, I am so sorry for the short delay, which has possibly been my fault with the technology. I am truly grateful to my Whips for this opportunity. I also thank the many…21 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: BusinessMy Lords, the only way we will recover is to grow our way out of this mess and create new wealth. Does my noble friend accept that the Government’s overwhelming priority is to get…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19Minister, are prisoners in our prison system participating in the manufacture of PPE? Does the crisis not represent an opportunity for many prisoners to not only contribute but…23 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Extent of InfectionFirst, I very sincerely thank my noble friend for his tireless work during this crisis. Did he by any chance see the BBC report yesterday under the headline “Deaths at 20-year…22 Apr 2020HANSARDGlobal BritainMy Lords, I am very worried about chickens in global Britain. I understand that, under global Britain, I might have to be offered chickens that have been washed in chlorine. I…03 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, some years ago, I sponsored a Private Member’s Bill for a referendum on our membership of the European Union. Little did I know. This has been an excellent debate. We…13 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to see that the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, has lost none of his fighting spirit in spite of the last few weeks. For a generation, our foreign policy has…07 Jan 2020HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillI beg the noble Lord’s pardon for not being able—as he can hear—to precede him this afternoon. However, I remind him that outside Parliament there is a big statue to Oliver…30 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechYes, I am a little bewildered too. I endorse the fine words of my noble friend thanking Her Majesty for the great honour she did us here today, despite the attempts of protestors…14 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I second my noble friend’s Motion for an humble Address. I understand that this honour—and it is indeed an honour—is often reserved for a younger and up-and-coming Peer.14 Oct 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillCould the noble Lord give a little moment? This is important. I have been referred to on the Floor of the House. Will the noble Lord simply accept that these matters should be…05 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillI am very grateful to the noble Lord for giving way. May I apologise for my discourtesy —in his view—in not being able to be here for today’s debate in its entirety? I have…05 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseYes, of course, but I am sure that my noble friend—he is a dear friend—is not suggesting that the promise that was given to those 17.4 million people, indeed to the entire…04 Sept 2019