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HANSARDCommonwealth Countries: Reciprocal Pension AgreementsMy Lords, more than half a million people are affected by having their pensions frozen while living overseas. The Government have said on a number of occasions that they do not…01 Mar 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillIt is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Nicholson. I add my voice and thanks to the Minister for his earlier remarks and his acceptance of the amendment standing in…25 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccination PassportMy Lords, I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, on international travel issues, but surely the way forward within the United Kingdom is to have as rapid a vaccination…24 Feb 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Road MapMy Lords, getting children back into schools for face-to-face teaching is critical and should be happening as quickly as possible. Can the Leader of the House say whether there…23 Feb 2021HANSARDMinisterial and other Maternity Allowances BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his opening statement and for clearly setting out the purpose of the Bill. It is narrow in its application, and I am happy to support it through…22 Feb 2021HANSARDArmed Forces Act (Continuation) Order 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for the clear way in which she explained the purpose of today’s order to the House and for setting out so elegantly the extent of the work and…11 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial Security Benefits Up-rating Order 2021My Lords, I want to highlight three issues. First, on pensions policy, I welcome the Government’s proposal to increase pensions by 2.5%, in line with the triple-lock policy.…10 Feb 2021HANSARDSanctions (EU Exit) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for the clear way in which he outlined the purpose of these pieces of delegated legislation. From 1 January this year, the United Kingdom is…08 Feb 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Border ControlsI too condemn all threats made against anyone in Northern Ireland, including the previous threats made by republicans against those working on the Irish border. Last week, the…04 Feb 2021HANSARDNational Security and Investment BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak in this important debate on a critical piece of legislation and to follow the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup. I also welcome the noble…04 Feb 2021HANSARDHospitality Sector MinisterMy Lords, I heartily endorse the call of the noble Lord, Lord Caine, for a hospitality Minister, who could co-ordinate the national response right across the United Kingdom. In…03 Feb 2021HANSARDDomestic Abuse BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to speak in support of this group of amendments, in particular Amendment 176 in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Polak, and other noble…01 Feb 2021HANSARDSocial Care Funding (EAC Report)My Lords, this is one of those issues that many people do not think about until it affects them or a family member. Successive Governments have thought about it a considerable…28 Jan 2021HANSARDFertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2021I too thank the Minister for setting out clearly and in detail the purpose of these regulations and their application in Northern Ireland. I shall preface detailed consideration…26 Jan 2021HANSARDTackling Intergenerational Unfairness (Select Committee Report)My Lords, I very much welcome the opportunity to speak in this very important debate. It is a complex issue with many facets. The Covid pandemic and the Government’s response to…25 Jan 2021HANSARDAnti-Semitism: University Campus IncidentsI too add my very warm welcome to the noble Lord, Lord Wolfson. I commend the Community Security Trust for the great work it does year in, year out and for this report in…21 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Victims’ Payment SchemeMy Lords, victims’ uncertainty must be removed as soon as possible. I am glad that the Government, working with us in the last Parliament, put the legislation in place for these…20 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for her introductory remarks. I too begin by paying tribute to members of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern…20 Jan 2021HANSARDCustoms Miscellaneous Non-fiscal Provisions and Amendments etc. (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I thank the Minister for his speech explaining this piece of delegated legislation before the Committee this afternoon. If I may, I will follow up on some of the points made by…19 Jan 2021HANSARDMental Health Act ReformMy Lords, I warmly welcome the Government’s proposals. A key area of concern for me is the length of time people spend waiting in emergency departments for assessment, even after…18 Jan 2021