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HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that many people have relatives, often aged parents, in care homes, and are unable to visit them because of the restrictions imposed. This is…03 Nov 2020HANSARDAsylum SeekersAs an agreement with the EU on family reunion is unlikely to be reached by the end of December, will the Government, as a matter of urgency, seek the co-operation of the French…29 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Financial Support for High Street RetailersMy Lords, does the Minister agree that Covid has exacerbated a problem that existed some time before the pandemic, that high street retailers face higher costs and taxes than…27 Oct 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Commission for Victims and SurvivorsMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that, for the families of victims, closure is a fundamental right, and waiting and waiting is just not acceptable. Can he say a little more…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: South YorkshireThe Minister was asked about exit strategies from tier 3 or any of the tiers. He said that the answer was part art and part science. Will he assure us that that does not mean that…22 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for her explanation and to other noble Lords who supported the amendment. The Minister referred to the Home Secretary’s commitment that she…21 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillAt end insert “but do propose Amendment 4B in lieu—21 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, in moving the amendment in my name, I shall comment on the Commons reason for rejecting an amendment from this House, which states: “Because it would involve a charge on…21 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, I have two brief questions. Somebody I know received the following message on their mobile phone: “Possible COVID-19 exposure. Verifying exposure info. The app has…20 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, does the Leader agree that it is important to keep public opinion onside and that, if the public have lost faith in the Government’s policies, they will not respond in…14 Oct 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Local COVID-19 Alert Level) (Very High) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I support my noble friend’s amendment. Just before this debate began, I was downstairs at home, switched on my television, and Andy Burnham was on, the Mayor of…14 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill12 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, it seems a long time since we debated this Bill on Report. I am now speaking to the amendment to Clause 6 in my name. This is a technical change and need not detain us…12 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am delighted with the Minister’s positive response. I say in passing that I wish we had had such a positive response to a number of other amendments, but that may be…12 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial Care WorkersTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what estimate they have made of the shortage of social care workers for (1) residential care homes, and (2) domiciliary care.07 Oct 2020HANSARDSocial Care WorkersMy Lords, yesterday the Prime Minister promised again to deal with the problem of social care. First, how will the Government fill these vacancies as a matter of urgency?…07 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Government-Northern Ireland Executive Joint BoardMy Lords, first, will support for the aerospace industry in Northern Ireland be on the next agenda of the board? Secondly, will the victims payment scheme be on the agenda, and do…06 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who spoke in this debate. I would take rather a long time if I commented in detail, because some important points were made, but I am…05 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, this amendment is similar to the one I moved in Committee. It has cross-party support, and in due course I shall seek the opinion of the House on its merits. The new…05 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill05 Oct 2020