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HANSARDCovid-19: Small BusinessesMy Lords, many small businesses and retailers say that having an online presence is a major element in creating sustainability for their business in the face of repeated closures.…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEconomic UpdateMy Lords, the Government’s economic measures to get through the pandemic are very welcome but, as has just been said, there are people who have been excluded and their situation…12 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to take part in this historic debate, but I am disappointed by the lack of time afforded to Parliament for prior scrutiny of the…30 Dec 2020HANSARDGreen Economic RecoveryThe energy White Paper published today talks about kick-starting the hydrogen economy. I warmly welcome this commitment. How will the Government ensure fair access across all…14 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly. I listened carefully to the eloquent contributions of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Judge, and others on these issues of international law,…09 Dec 2020HANSARDUK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition PeriodIn wishing the Government well in their negotiations to achieve a free trade deal that is in everybody’s interest, can the Minister update us on the joint committee’s parallel…08 Dec 2020HANSARDState Aid (Revocations and Amendments) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his explanation of these regulations and their effect in revoking retained EU state aid rules so that they are not part of domestic law…02 Dec 2020HANSARDPatrick Finucane: Supreme Court JudgmentMy Lords, I support the Government in their decision in this case. The murder of Pat Finucane in 1989 has been, and should be, condemned as wrong and wicked. So too are the…02 Dec 2020HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Empey, on this issue. These regulations are described as a “Democratic Consent Process”. In the view of many people in…01 Dec 2020HANSARDDefinition of Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, as the Minister said in his opening remarks, this regulation is designed to guarantee unfettered access for Northern Ireland goods into Great Britain. I welcome what Her…30 Nov 2020HANSARDProduct Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK (NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, these measures are, like others we have dealt with in recent weeks, designed to implement the Northern Ireland protocol as well as the other objectives that the Minister…27 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccines and Medical EquipmentI warmly welcome the agreement that was reached yesterday between Her Majesty’s Government and the three devolved Governments on Christmas household arrangements. That is a good…25 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid 19: Winter PlanI thank the noble Baroness for the Statement. The Prime Minister said that the scientific cavalry is now in sight. Can I be assured that the squadrons of cavalry will all arrive…24 Nov 2020HANSARDLaw Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, this legislation is intended to reflect the different regulatory regimes for explosive precursors and acquiring firearms in Northern Ireland and Great Britain from 1…19 Nov 2020HANSARDGreat Britain and Northern Ireland: Access for GoodsMy Lords, earlier this week, the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland jointly wrote to the EU, imploring it to act sensibly and pragmatically to prevent…12 Nov 2020HANSARDCovert Human Intelligence Sources (Criminal Conduct) BillMy Lords, I congratulate the three noble Lords who made excellent, eloquent maiden speeches today in the House. I look forward to working with them in the period ahead. I pay…11 Nov 2020HANSARDUK Terrorism Threat LevelI join noble Lords in expressing sympathy for the victims of the recent terrorist atrocities and pay tribute to the resilience, bravery and courage of our security forces,…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, we are in the position of Part 5 having to be brought forward because of the contents of the Northern Ireland protocol. We find ourselves in a very unfortunate position.…09 Nov 2020HANSARDDefence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, it is a great honour indeed to make my first contribution in your Lordships’ House and to follow my noble friend Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton in this important debate. I…03 Nov 2020HANSARD Historical Institutional Abuse (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]Right across this House, and right across Northern Ireland, there will be a very warm welcome for the Government bringing forward this legislation to get it on the statute book…05 Nov 2019