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HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateYes, I am very happy to do that.29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateMy Lords, the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Eames, reminds us again that there have been far too many funerals in Northern Ireland, and that the passing of Lyra McKee…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateThe noble Lord, Lord Dubs, raises an important point, which is to ensure that there are voices from across the political spectrum. Whether the forums themselves are those…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateMy Lords, I understand the passion that the noble Lord, Lord Maginnis, brings to this issue. I understand very well the challenges he must have experienced as a schoolmaster,…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateThe noble Baroness draws attention to a sad state of affairs in Northern Ireland—namely, that the everyday business of government has almost fallen by the wayside, in so far as we…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateMy noble friend Lord Cormack was short, sharp and very much to the point. We need to ensure that this is not a process that remains solely behind closed doors. It must involve all…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateMy Lords, there is no question that the Belfast agreement remains the cornerstone of our approach. There is also no doubt that it has undergone evolution. In this process of…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateThe noble Lord is right to remind us that we are operating within what is the second window of the Executive formation extension period, which ends in August. Depending on…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateThe noble Lord makes an important point about everything being on the table. I think we can probably agree that there is a table, and that table must represent the three-stranded…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateMy Lords, with the leave of the House, I will now repeat a Statement made by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in the other place. The…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateMy Lords, I am sorry, but I say to the noble Lord, Lord Maginnis, that his time will come. I thank both speakers on the Opposition Benches for their confirmation and commitment.…29 Apr 2019HANSARDRegulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2019My Lords, it is good to be with you again. I beg to move that the draft order laid before the House on 4 March 2019 now be considered. The order is necessitated by the Regulatory…10 Apr 2019HANSARDScotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2019My Lords, it is right that we as a Government reflect on the success of devolution. Devolution working is inherently a good thing, and in this order—and, I hope, the one to…10 Apr 2019HANSARDScotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2019My Lords, it is necessary to bring forward this order to confirm the regulation-making powers of the Scottish Ministers under Section 2(2) of the European Communities Act 1972.…10 Apr 2019HANSARDScotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2019That the draft Order laid before the House on 25 February be approved.10 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Extension of Period for Executive Formation) Regulations 2019I am always content to return to this House and explain what is going on at any particular point. I would hope to do so on the basis of news to report. If my noble friend will…10 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Extension of Period for Executive Formation) Regulations 2019My Lords, this has been a short debate but, as always, instructive and thought-provoking. I am reminded that 21 years ago to the very day, 19 unforgettable words were stated: “I…10 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Extension of Period for Executive Formation) Regulations 2019My Lords, as I have said many times, restoring the Northern Ireland Executive remains the Government’s key priority in Northern Ireland. My right honourable friend the Secretary…10 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Extension of Period for Executive Formation) Regulations 2019That the Regulations laid before the House on 21 March be approved. Relevant document: 23rd Report from the Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee (Sub-Committee B)10 Apr 2019HANSARDRegulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2019My Lords, the noble and learned Lord, Lord Davidson, is quite right that this is a very short correction. In discussing this with my officials, we came up with the phrase “a…10 Apr 2019