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HANSARDSewel ConventionMy Lords, earlier today, talking with some of his senior colleagues, I commended the Minister for his great ability to straight-bat my consistent questions about improper spending…13 Jun 2022HANSARDRyanair: Afrikaans Language TestMy Lords, this is not the only example of Ryanair, and indeed other airlines, treating passengers in a cavalier manner over the last few days. What action are the Government now…09 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraine: Defence RelationshipsMy Lords, I join in the warm thanks to my noble friend Lord Liddle for choosing this vital topic for our debate today, and for his magnificent speech in leading what has so far…09 Jun 2022HANSARDPrime Minister: Meeting with First Ministers of the Devolved GovernmentsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when the Prime Minister next expects to meet with the First Ministers of the devolved governments; and what subjects are expected to be on the…08 Jun 2022HANSARDPrime Minister: Meeting with First Ministers of the Devolved GovernmentsMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for his reply, but does he agree that devolution means that devolved authorities should be spending money only on the devolved areas and…08 Jun 2022HANSARDUpholding Standards in Public LifeMy Lords, is the Minister surprised that, so far, no Conservative Peer has risen in support of the Prime Minister?08 Jun 2022HANSARDInternational Development StrategyMy Lords, is the Minister aware—06 Jun 2022HANSARDInternational Development StrategyI think I began before it started flashing. The number of people over the age of 60 in the developing world is going to increase rapidly over the next few decades and they are…06 Jun 2022HANSARDArrangement of BusinessWhat about all-party meetings? There are a lot of meetings—political meetings and non-political meetings—and there is a whole lot of business where both Houses work closely…26 May 2022HANSARDBorder Checks on Imported Goods: New IT SystemsMy Lords, if this is not implemented by the new deadline, who will, in the words of the Prime Minister, accept full responsibility? Will that also mean blaming everyone else?25 May 2022HANSARDLevelling-up ReportDoes the Minister not agree that, whatever the metrics are, the major decisions as far as England is concerned will still be made in Whitehall? Is it not necessary to give to the…19 May 2022HANSARDIndia: Cereals Export BanMy noble friend Lord Berkeley seemed to assume that we would not be able to get the grain out of Odessa and the other ports. I hope that that is not the case. I wonder whether…19 May 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords: AppointmentsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that it is rather sinister that the Prime Minister refuses to publish the security evidence given to him when he wanted, and proceeded, to…18 May 2022HANSARDSocial Security System: Rising Cost of LivingMy Lords, one of the best ways of helping poorer pensioners is to increase the take-up of pension credit. What are the Government doing about the suggestions that many of us have…17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, does the Minister understand why some of us who warned of the dangers of Brexit and the withdrawal agreement—every day, as my noble friend said—17 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolWe are just a wee bit fed up when those people who were responsible for it and got peerages as a result of supporting that campaign now get up and criticise what they advocated,…17 May 2022HANSARDRestoration and Renewal: Location of House of Lords ChamberMy Lords, although I agree with much of what has been said, particularly by the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, does the Minister not agree that even the prospect, or the suggestion,…16 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechCan the Minister indicate whether that will apply to the Scottish Government?11 May 2022HANSARDNewport Wafer FabMy Lords, have the Tory Government learned nothing from the flirtation with Russian oligarchs? Why do they continue to put the interests of their friends, for the obtaining of a…07 Apr 2022HANSARDJudicial Review and Courts BillI wonder why this was not picked up earlier. Does it reflect within Whitehall a lack of understanding of devolution and its impact yet again?06 Apr 2022