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HANSARDAsylum Seekers: Sexual Orientation or Gender IdentityMy Lords, I am slightly troubled by some of the remarks made by the Home Secretary, to be perfectly frank. There is a phrase, “performative utterance”. By creating a space in…25 Oct 2023HANSARDPostal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023My Lords, the Division Bell is ringing, so let us suspend proceedings for eight minutes. Scamper off, rush back, and we will carry on.19 Jul 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, welcome. Noble Lords know the drill by now, but if there is a vote in the Chamber we will suspend proceedings and allow noble Lords to vote. Let us kick off.19 Jul 2023HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2023Unless the Minister can finish in the next two minutes.05 Jul 2023HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2023My Lords, I understand that another vote is coming, so I do not think there is any point in having another few minutes of the Minister—fun though that may be. Shall we twiddle our…05 Jul 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, you know the drill: if there is vote I will let you know and we will adjourn proceedings. I suspect that there will be a vote shortly, but we will hear the bells…05 Jul 2023HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) (EU Exit) Regulations 2023I will leave it in the Minister’s hands.05 Jul 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessYour Lordships know the drill already but, if there is a vote in the Chamber, I shall let noble Lords know and suspend proceedings so that we can go and vote.28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023The noble Lord, Lord Morrow, will forgive me: the bells are ringing for us. We will adjourn proceedings for 10 minutes. If noble Lords get back faster, we will restart faster.28 Jun 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, shall we begin with the usual proviso? I will let noble Lords know if there is a Division in the Chamber; we do not anticipate one in the next hour or so.13 Jun 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I realise that the hour is late and I do not intend to detain your Lordships long. I speak to Amendment 48. It is a cross-party amendment and this morning, when I began…15 May 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, you know the drill, but if there is a Division in the Chamber, I will let the Committee know and we will adjourn for 10 minutes to allow for voting. No votes are…25 Apr 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, shall we begin? Noble Lords know the drill already but we are not expecting any votes in the main Chamber; if there is a vote, I will of course leap into action and…21 Mar 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, I preface my remarks to the hearty few who are left behind by saying that the Marshalled List is fiddly today, so bear with me if I go off the rails. The noble Baroness,…15 Mar 2023HANSARDAgriculture (Financial Assistance) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I fear the bells ring for us. We shall adjourn for 10 minutes then reconvene and return to the Minister’s remarks.14 Mar 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, we are anticipating a vote in the Chamber at around 4 pm.14 Mar 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, which is not expected, we will adjourn as soon as the Division Bell rings and resume thereafter.22 Feb 2023HANSARDLiaison CommitteeI believe I first have to say, “The Question is that this Motion be agreed to”. Actually, the noble Lord is right—he should come in now.15 Dec 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]My Lords, I should inform the Committee that if Amendment 129 is agreed to, I cannot call Amendment 130 because of pre-emption. Clause 110: Fusion energy facilities: nuclear site…14 Dec 2022HANSARDEnergy Bill [HL]That brings us to Schedule 10. Hold on. I am being pointed at by the clerk. Let us pause for a moment. The tension builds. What have I missed out? Noble Lords can speak among…14 Dec 2022