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HANSARDElections BillI think the Canadian upper House is not elected.28 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I never thought that so many different sorts of opinions would come out of the woodwork. It has been absolutely fascinating. The arguments have been somewhat different…28 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillWell, we are getting into the realm of pub quiz questions. I am perfectly aware of the point that the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, made. My argument is that the public are not aware…28 Mar 2022HANSARDUkrainian Nationals: Visitor VisasMy Lords, I have not yet had the chance to congratulate the Minister on his new post. Many of us have quite high hopes for what he is going to achieve; I hope that does not damage…22 Mar 2022HANSARDTrade with the European UnionMy Lords, a moment ago, when referring to Northern Ireland, the Minister said that there was a deal to be done. I thought we had a deal—one which we negotiated for years. What is…21 Mar 2022HANSARDIran DetaineesMy Lords, at a time when the world news is almost always bleak, it is good to have good news today. I think we all felt very cheered when we saw on our television screens…17 Mar 2022HANSARDUkrainian RefugeesMy Lords, I very much agree with the comment about the Russian TV producer. She is a very brave woman indeed and I hope we will do all we can to try to protect her at this…15 Mar 2022HANSARDElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to increase the number of charging points for electric vehicles.14 Mar 2022HANSARDElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for that information. However, do the Government accept that if the target of switching to electric cars is to be met, at least two things…14 Mar 2022HANSARDSaudi Arabia: Mass ExecutionMy Lords, would it be totally inaccurate to characterise the Government’s attitude as, “These executions are unfortunate, but other considerations transcend them”? I am afraid the…14 Mar 2022HANSARDHome Office Visas for UkrainiansMy Lords, it is not as if we have not had weeks of notice that this was going to happen. What has been going on? Has the Minister looked at today’s papers—not necessarily the…10 Mar 2022HANSARDGlobal Refugee ForumMy Lords, does it show leadership by this country when we take a handful of Ukrainian refugees, and when we send those who arrive in Calais to Paris or Brussels to get their…07 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I wish to speak to Amendment 48 in particular. I say at the outset that I am grateful to the Minister for the trouble she has taken to give me a chance to talk to her…02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders Bill02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, now is not the time for a long speech. I am disappointed in the Minister’s response. I believe that family reunion for Ukrainians is highly desirable, but she has just…02 Mar 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I very much agree with the right reverend Prelate, and I am totally in support of the noble Lord, Lord Kerr, and his amendment. I agree with the right reverend Prelate:…28 Feb 2022HANSARDLiving with Covid-19My Lords, of course the vaccine programme has been a success, and I concede that. However, almost all of us here know people who have died of Covid. We have had the highest death…22 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I am also a member of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, and I am grateful to my colleagues on that committee who have spoken. The committee looked very hard at this…10 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, again, as a member of the Joint Committee on Human Rights, I shall speak very briefly. I should say how much I appreciate the contributions made by my noble friend Lord…10 Feb 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all Members who have contributed to the debate and to the Minister for her stamina in continuing and continuing. I am sure she will go on until the…08 Feb 2022