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HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (EUC Report)Everybody should say that.13 Sept 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, my party leader Doug Beattie MLA and my colleagues Andy Allen MLA and Councillor Ryan McCready all served on the ground in Afghanistan. Captain Beattie was awarded a…18 Aug 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, today is not the day to enter into a discussion of how we got into this mess, but one fact is clear: the businesses and the people of Northern Ireland are the innocent…21 Jul 2021HANSARDMedical Devices (Northern Ireland Protocol) Regulations 2021My Lords, in his introduction, my noble friend the Minister talked about upholding the protocol and upholding the Belfast agreement. I say to my noble friend that the protocol,…12 Jul 2021HANSARDFood, Poverty, Health and the Environment Committee ReportMy Lords, I too was privileged to be a member of this committee and, like other noble Lords, I put on record my appreciation of the sterling chairmanship of the noble Lord, Lord…10 Jun 2021HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Forsyth referred to simplification. A 417-page Bill and 349 pages of Explanatory Notes to explain it—I know that most noble Lords will have read…08 Jun 2021HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern IrelandMy noble friend the Minister will be aware of the report from Marks and Spencer yesterday which revealed the cost to that company of its operations on both sides of the Irish…27 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsMy Lords, if something is wrong, it is wrong. What happened in Ballymurphy in 1971 was wrong. My noble friend is aware that, in that year, 171 people were killed in Northern…17 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Baronesses on their maiden speeches today, which indicate that there will be significant contributions from both of them in the days ahead.…13 May 2021HANSARDIreland/Northern Ireland ProtocolMy noble friend will be aware that, this week, considerable political instability was introduced into Stormont, in part because of the introduction of the protocol. Can he assure…29 Apr 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign PolicyMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend Lord Godson to the Chamber. He mentioned that he has been a member of the fourth estate, as he put it, for many years. Perhaps we will see…22 Apr 2021HANSARDNuclear Energy: Hydrogen Production TargetsMy Lords, given the strategic and economic significance of hydrogen to the future of the UK economy and climate change, does the Minister believe there are sufficient safeguards…19 Apr 2021HANSARDGlobal Minimum Corporate Tax RateSince we left the European Union, the Government say that we must retain control over our money and laws. Is there a danger that we could end up replacing one group of people who…14 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceI join others in saying how deeply disappointing it is that, 23 years later, we are witnessing unjustifiable violence on the streets. However, Her Majesty’s Government have…13 Apr 2021HANSARDHis Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghMy Lords, on one occasion, I was sitting at a dinner besides an elderly former headmaster who had devoted his life to young people and who believed passionately in technical and…12 Apr 2021HANSARDDefence and Security Industrial StrategyMy Lords, may I ask about the rollout of work? Part of the problem in the industry has been that work is inconsistent and erratic. While there is supposed to be a shipbuilding…24 Mar 2021HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, International Travel) (England) (Amendment) (No. 7) Regulations 2021My Lords, like other speakers, including the noble Baroness, Lady Altmann, and the noble Lord, Lord Blunkett, I have concerns about effectiveness. There has been talk of some kind…22 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget StatementMy Lords, like others, I wish to congratulate our maiden speakers today. I am particularly pleased to see the noble Lord, Lord Bellingham, and the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, in…12 Mar 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolThe Government and the European Union say the protocol is designed to support the Belfast/Good Friday agreement. As one of those who negotiated the agreement, I can confirm the…11 Mar 2021HANSARDPension CreditMy Lords, this is not a new phenomenon. While the Question specifically refers to pension credit, we know that successive Governments have not been able to achieve adequate…08 Mar 2021