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HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, it is difficult to know where to start; there are so many things of major concern in the proposals in this section of the Bill. First, I support Amendment 162, which I…09 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateTo regain public confidence after the lockdown in England ends on 2 December, will my noble friend ensure that the Government establish a clear series of trigger points that will…03 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, as the noble Lord, Lord Hain, has said, much of the debate on this group has coincided with the next group and Amendment 131, and with what I was going to say on that…02 Nov 2020HANSARDAsylum SeekersWill my noble friend explain to the House how these blackguards or people smugglers are allowed to ply their evil trade in broad daylight on French soil and in French waters? Can…29 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, my concern in this group of amendments and, indeed, with the Bill as a whole is that a fundamental collision is taking place between what is happening in London and what…26 Oct 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Commission for Victims and SurvivorsCan my noble friend tell the House whether he or his colleagues have had discussions with the newly appointed Northern Ireland veterans’ commissioner? Furthermore, is it now…22 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I wish this Minister were Secretary of State. If that were the case, I think most people in this House would be content and happy with the way of things. I hope that by…20 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness on her maiden speech and I look forward to many more on a variety of subjects. This Bill illustrates how our constitution has been…19 Oct 2020HANSARDLifetime Skills Guarantee and Post-16 EducationMy Lords, I broadly welcome the trajectory of the Statement, but, speaking as someone who had responsibility at home for skills and both further and higher education, I assure my…06 Oct 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Government-Northern Ireland Executive Joint BoardWill my noble friend ensure that at future meetings of this body attempts will be made to ensure that the people in the devolved regions—not only in Northern Ireland—understand…06 Oct 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, the noble Viscount, Lord Trenchard, made a number of comments when speaking to his amendments, including how he felt that a number of noble Lords have tabled amendments…22 Sept 2020HANSARDRule of LawAt the beginning of July, the Government allocated £25 million to help businesses in Northern Ireland manage the regulatory and customs consequences arising from the Northern…10 Sept 2020HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsWill my noble friend join me in congratulating Mr Danny Kinahan on his recent appointment as veterans’ commissioner in Northern Ireland and wish him well? The Minister will be…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Local RestrictionsMy noble friend will be aware that regulations differ in each of the home nations and within those home nations. In addition to publishing scientific advice, is he prepared to…03 Sept 2020HANSARDHong Kong British National (Overseas) VisaBy what authority did the Government unilaterally take a decision that could, in extremis, increase the population of this country by in excess of 3%? Have we learned nothing…29 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister, the noble Baroness, Lady Bloomfield, and other noble Lords for their perseverance. The Minister has been granted the patience of Job. I fear that…28 Jul 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, there are many positive aspects to the Bill, but I will concentrate on a couple of points. First, with regard to who finally decides, we have a view in this country that…27 Jul 2020HANSARDAgriculture BillMy Lords, I want to speak on a number of these amendments but will make a small technical point at the beginning. Amendment 209 and others in this group refer to Scottish…23 Jul 2020HANSARDParliament: Restoration and Renewal ProjectMy Lords, in the event that the Government should decide to move this House to another location against its will, would that require primary legislation and would the Minister…22 Jul 2020HANSARDFinance BillMy Lords, we need to recall that, in attempting to increase revenue, by increasing tax we have in fact reduced revenue in stamp duty terms. This a lesson we need to learn for the…17 Jul 2020