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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I approach this discussion from the unique position that I held until retirement as the earthly leader of the Anglican Church in the whole of Ireland, which of course…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I support the noble Lord, Lord Empey, in his amendments. In particular, I focus on his remarks about health in Northern Ireland. It is worth putting on the record that,…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, it is right that tribute be paid today to the late Anthony Hart. I have the advantage over other Members of the House, in so far as I was rector of the parish that the…10 Jul 2019HANSARDJustice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of duration of non-jury trial provisions) Order 2019My Lords, as the Minister emphasised in his remarks a short time ago, this order is an indication of the ongoing situation which too often is visible in Northern Ireland. We are…04 Jun 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland UpdateMy Lords, coming from Northern Ireland and speaking from my experience over the years of being heavily involved in attempts to bring peace and to support the political efforts…29 Apr 2019HANSARDCommon Fisheries Policy (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I too welcome the way in which these statutory instruments have been introduced to the House and welcome their gist, particularly in relation to inshore fishing.…26 Mar 2019HANSARDCommon Rules for Access to the International Market for Coach and Bus Services (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I welcome the explanation given to us about the complicated nature of this SI. I shall speak particularly about the local situation in Northern Ireland. Once more, this…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018My Lords, will the Minister accept from me that, while those of us from Northern Ireland fully accept the reason for the Answer that he has made public this morning, there is a…21 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, speaking from a Northern Irish position, I urge the House as strongly as I can to support this amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Hain. As the debate over the…13 Mar 2019