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HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, I regret to say that as a parliamentarian I am not proud to participate in these proceedings. Since this started last year, the parliamentary process has been…15 Jun 2020HANSARDVictims of the Troubles: Payment SchemeWill my noble friend accept that this is a standard Sinn Féin negotiating tactic? Will he give an undertaking on behalf of the Government that nobody who was injured by their own…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: EconomyMy Lords, a number of colleagues have mentioned housing. However, there is a perverse government policy with regard to the application of VAT that applies in the housing market.…04 Jun 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Victims Payment SchemeMy noble friend will be aware that the blame for this lies with the Northern Ireland Executive Office. On 24 February, it failed to appoint a department or board, and concealed…03 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I echo some of the comments of the noble Lord, Lord Adonis. However, my anxiety about this whole process is that for years, the Government have been talking about…02 Jun 2020 Bills sponsored (7)