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HANSARDDrax Biomass Power StationMy Lords, in answer to the excellent question from the noble Lord, Lord McLoughlin, the Minister said that officials had looked into this and that Ofgem was satisfied. But, as far…03 Jul 2023HANSARDCybersecurityMy Lords, I thank the Minister and his colleagues in the Home Office, and those in the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Ministry of Defence, for the excellent…03 Jul 2023HANSARDInternational Atomic Energy Agency (Immunities and Privileges) (Amendment) Order 2023My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Davies, is entirely competent and able to move this Motion, and I accept that. Of course, as always, he did it well. However, as he said, and as we…29 Jun 2023HANSARDDisposable and Reusable NappiesMy Lords, I must confess that I am not an expert on nappies, despite the rumours and attacks that I get from the Scottish nationalists about incontinence. However, in view of the…28 Jun 2023HANSARDDeafblindness: Emerging TechnologiesIs the Minister aware that the excellent “Strictly Come Dancing” winner, Rose Ayling-Ellis, who is herself deaf, has proposed that BSL lessons be given to everyone freely? What is…27 Jun 2023HANSARDAnimal Torture: Online VideosIs the Minister aware that he is very lucky that my almost namesake, the noble Baroness, Lady Fookes, is not in the House today, otherwise he would be in dead trouble?27 Jun 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, when we had a similar Motion to this some weeks ago, calling us in on a Wednesday morning at short notice, I raised some objections, particularly on behalf of people who…13 Jun 2023HANSARDNational Security Strategy CommitteeMy Lords, I did not know what I was letting the House in for. It is right that we should have the opportunity to discuss each appointment. There are too many appointments and…12 Jun 2023HANSARDDeputy Chairmen of CommitteesMy Lords, I object that the four appointments should be taken together.12 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid-19 InquiryMy Lords, this is a total shambles—and there is more to come. As well as this totally futile dispute, I understand that the noble and learned Baroness, Lady Hallett, has met with…08 Jun 2023HANSARDCovid-19 InquiryTo ask His Majesty’s Government what range of information they have now agreed to provide to the COVID-19 inquiry.08 Jun 2023HANSARDScottish Government: ExpenditureTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they intend to take further action on expenditure by the Scottish Government in relation to reserved matters.06 Jun 2023HANSARDScottish Government: ExpenditureMy Lords, since it is absolutely clear that the Minister agrees with me, and I think with this whole House, that the Scottish Government should not be spending UK taxpayers’ money…06 Jun 2023HANSARDKosovo and the Western Balkans RegionMy Lords, does the Minister agree that the recent decision by the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe to accept the recommendation of the Parliamentary Assembly that…06 Jun 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Population Fund ReportThat includes Boris Johnson!24 May 2023HANSARDRailways: Trans-Pennine ExpressMy Lords, what is the purpose of Transport Ministers? All they seem to do is read out the excuses from the railway companies, then shovel lots of money into them, and then cancel…23 May 2023HANSARDState Pension Underpayment ErrorsMy Lords, is the Minister aware that, due to their incompetence, the Scottish Government have underspent their budget in the last financial year by £2 billion, which could have…16 May 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I warmly support the amendment moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Fraser of Craigmaddie, to which I have added my name. I agree with every word she said in her…16 May 2023HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillThat is true—absolutely, not at all.15 May 2023HANSARDUkraine Recovery ConferenceMy Lords, does the Minister realise that recovery is going to be a major task, almost equivalent to the Marshall plan after the Second World War, and that therefore a great deal…15 May 2023