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HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government ResponseMy Lords, it is clear that Members opposite were hoping that there would be a silver bullet in all these humble Address papers that would kill the Prime Minister. When they have…02 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend the Minister for that really helpful Answer. I agree with everything that she has said. However, will she now consider tightening the…01 Jun 2026HANSARDDonations to Political PartiesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have, if any, to tighten the rules regarding donations to political parties.01 Jun 2026HANSARDHigher Earners: EmigrationMy Lords, will the legislation in relation to Members of this House envisaged in the King’s Speech deal with those who are refusing to pay their fair share of tax?21 May 2026HANSARD2026 FIFA World Cup: Replica Kit PricingMy Lords, with no disrespect to my noble friend Lord Walker, England is not the only national team at the World Cup. If my noble friend the Minister is making representations,…20 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressMy Lords, with no disrespect to my noble friend Lord Beamish, does my noble friend the Minister agree that, when this is raised by the Opposition as an Urgent Question, it makes…19 May 2026HANSARDDefence, Security and Resilience BankMy Lords, will my noble friend confirm that much of the expenditure that he just referred to is in Scotland: in Edinburgh, in Fife, in the Clyde and in the islands? Does he think…19 May 2026HANSARDData Centres: Energy DemandMy Lords, will my noble friend confirm that new nuclear is important, in terms of both data centres and our clean energy programme? Will he confirm that the only way we can get…16 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle EastMy Lords, I shall resist the temptation to enter into my normal attacks on the Opposition Front Bench, because at times of international conflict, and this conflict could spread…14 Apr 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionMy Lords, first, I thank my noble friend the Minister for bringing to the House this excellent Statement. I congratulate her on her very appropriate appointment, which shows the…17 Mar 2026HANSARDEnergy MarketsMy Lords, I am really sorry that I cannot be there in person this evening, but I am also really grateful that I am being allowed to participate virtually. Does my noble friend the…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMaking Tax DigitalThat was a good answer. I know that my noble friend the Minister is very diplomatic. But in view of the fact that there is huge controversy over the tax affairs of Mr Nigel Farage…17 Sept 2025HANSARDEconomic GrowthMy Lords, the Minister confirmed that growth in the United Kingdom in the first half of this year was the highest of all the G7 countries. Does he agree that those opposite who…16 Sept 2025HANSARDGrenfell Tower: Bureau VeritasMy Lords, is the Minister aware that almost all of the £97 million allocated to the Scottish Government for remediation has been diverted to other functions, particularly some of…09 Sept 2025HANSARDFriendly Wifi CertificationMy Lords, now that another George has asked a terrifically funny question, may I ask a serious one for a change? When any of these changes, ideas and alterations around the House…02 Sept 2025HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) Act 2023My Lords, following my almost namesake, since we humans are also animals, is there any way the Government can stop Members of Parliament carrying out low-level activities abroad…01 Sept 2025HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, as a former Development Minister, I share the concern of the noble Lord, Lord Oates, and the noble Baroness, Lady Sugg, about the reduction of our development…21 Jul 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human RightsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to propose amendments to the European Convention on Human Rights.17 Jul 2025HANSARDPost Office Horizon Inquiry: Volume 1My Lords, I was astonished by the contribution from the Opposition Front Bench, not just because, as the noble Baroness from the Liberal Democrats said, I had assumed this was…17 Jul 2025HANSARDEuropean Convention on Human RightsI am grateful to my noble friend. Will he confirm that a Labour Government will never withdraw from the European Convention on Human Rights? Will he say that, instead, we will…17 Jul 2025