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HANSARDSocial Media: Online FraudMy Lords, when does the Minister expect the proceedings against a Member of this House for fraud in PPE to be concluded?10 May 2023HANSARDFrigatesMy Lords, further to the question from my noble friend Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, is it true that SNP Ministers did not accept an invitation to attend a recent steel cutting for…10 May 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I think this is a debatable Motion.09 May 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, it always the case that when there is a difficulty for the Government, the noble Earl, Lord Howe, is put forward to deal with it, because we all love him so much. The…09 May 2023HANSARDChinese Police Stations in the UKMy Lords, can the Minister give more details about the situation in Glasgow? Scottish universities are taking in students from China to raise income because there are no fees from…20 Apr 2023HANSARDTop Secret Document LeaksMy Lords, given the increased threat from Russia, including recently in the Moray Firth area, which the Minister may wish to comment on, as well as from China, Five Eyes…20 Apr 2023HANSARDVAT: Building Repairs and MaintenanceMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Swire, has just reminded me that, the last time I intervened with the Minister, I asked her to get Treasury officials to intervene in Scotland to…19 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitMy Lords, I am really grateful for the positive response from the Minister, which we always get from him in relation to the Council of Europe, because he recognises that it is now…18 Apr 2023HANSARDCouncil of Europe: Reykjavik SummitTo ask His Majesty’s Government what proposals they will be putting to the Fourth Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Council of Europe in Reykjavik on 16-17 May.18 Apr 2023HANSARDArrivals Duty Free at UK AirportsMy Lords, following the question from the noble Lord, Lord Vaizey, who mentioned the Scottish National Party, is the Minister aware that in Scotland we have had a Minister for…30 Mar 2023HANSARDWilliam Hill: Breaches of Player ProtectionMy Lords, can I ask what actions the Government are taking with regard to online gambling sites based in our overseas territories?29 Mar 2023HANSARDScotland: Meeting with New First MinisterI will. I also send my congratulations to Humza Yousaf on taking over what I am afraid he is going to find is a poisoned chalice. When the Secretary of State meets the First…29 Mar 2023HANSARDScotland: Meeting with New First MinisterTo ask His Majesty’s Government when the Secretary of State for Scotland expects to meet with the new First Minister of Scotland.29 Mar 2023HANSARDJurors: Mental Health ImpactMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Pannick, makes me think: if Boris Johnson is brought to trial, would it be possible to volunteer for the jury?28 Mar 2023HANSARDUK-EU: Revised Passenger RequirementsMy Lords, I am pleased that I have still got a maroon passport, a European passport, whereas my good friend, my noble friend Lord Watson, has got one of these, a blue passport,…21 Mar 2023HANSARDSecurity of Government DevicesMy Lords, the Minister said in reply to a question from my noble friend on the Front Bench that Ministers are given security advice. But that is useful only if they take notice of…21 Mar 2023HANSARDUniversities: Impact of Industrial Action on StudentsMy Lords, in her initial Answer, the Minister said that the Government play no role. Surely the Government set the whole legislative framework in which universities work and all…16 Mar 2023HANSARDBBC: Government Role in ImpartialityThe noble Lord is talking rubbish.15 Mar 2023HANSARDRugby: 200th AnniversaryMy Lords, since the day after tomorrow is St Patrick’s Day, will the Minister join me in a fit of magnanimity and wish the Irish rugby team every success in their bid to get the…15 Mar 2023HANSARDCleaner Energy TechnologiesMy Lords, when does Minister expect the carbon capture and storage projects to go ahead?14 Mar 2023