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HANSARDBrexit: PreparationsMy Lords, I congratulate the civil servants and officials responsible for this document. Listening to the speeches from the Opposition Front Benches, it is perfectly obvious that…08 Oct 2019HANSARDRoad Closures in Central LondonMy Lords, what then is the meaning of the sessional order passed by this House at the beginning of this Session? It reads: “It was ordered that the Commissioner of Police of the…08 Oct 2019HANSARDRoad Closures in Central LondonTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure that roads in central London, including those leading to the Houses of Parliament, are clear and free from…08 Oct 2019HANSARDRoad Closures in Central LondonMy Lords, I beg leave to ask a Question of which I have given private notice.08 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Divergence from EU StandardsDoes not my noble friend think that, had we been able to make our own regulations in respect of emissions standards, we might have avoided the appalling scandal related to diesel…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Processes Does the Minister agree that there is an irony in this Question, which calls on the Prime Minister to comply with the provisions of the European Union (Withdrawal) (No.2) Act?…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitI have huge respect for the noble Lord and I value his advice. He is arguing that the process of Prorogation did not constitute proceedings in Parliament. Does he think the same…02 Oct 2019HANSARDSpecial Adviser AppointmentsMy Lords, are not special advisers appointed to assist their Secretaries of State and Ministers in the performance of their duties? What on earth is the purpose of Dominic…02 Oct 2019HANSARDT-levelsMy Lords, is it not great news that the new Secretary of State has announced more emphasis on further education and on encouraging people to get qualifications other than the…01 Oct 2019HANSARDPolicy-making: Future GenerationsMy Lords, we have all heard about the bank of mum and dad, but in considering the future of social care policy is my noble friend aware that we will rapidly move to the bank of…01 Oct 2019HANSARDMetropolitan Police Report by Sir Richard HenriquesMy Lords, would my noble friend think it appropriate to suggest to the Home Secretary that this could be a moment when she might take back control?30 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillOh my goodness. I have to say to the noble Lord, Lord Rooker, for whom I have great admiration, that I am struggling with that response because the words say that a letter should…06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillMy noble friend Lord Cormack says that he is a very good chap. I know we are a broad church, but—. Stephen Kinnock is quoted as saying on this matter: “I understand that our…06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillI mean that seriously. However, it may be of assistance to your Lordships if I explain why I have tabled this amendment. It arises from an exchange we had in Committee when my…06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillMy Lords, I do not want to detain the House in any way.06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillThe noble and learned Lord is far smarter at this than I am, but the noble Lord, Lord Kerr, argued that it was not possible for any conditions to be applied. So why is it…06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillI am so tired of this political argy-bargy.06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillIf the Prime Minister is dead in a ditch, he is not the Government, and at this stage in considering these proceedings we are talking about ensuring that we have clear and…06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillNo, it does not change my view. What the Prime Minister says he will or will not do has nothing whatever to do with what the law of the land is.06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillMy Lords, I do not wish to detain the House. I support the amendment of the noble Baroness, Lady Deech. I think she has spotted a loophole in the Bill. I am very surprised at my…06 Sept 2019