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HANSARDJudicial 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 2022HANSARDEmployment BillMy Lords, will the Minister not admit that this is not the only election promise which this Government have reneged on? They have reneged on the triple lock for pensioners, and…06 Apr 2022HANSARDBehaviour Change for Net ZeroMy Lords, the Minister has very wisely said that new nuclear forms an important part of this strategy. Can he outline to the House what his strategy is going to be to persuade the…31 Mar 2022HANSARDChelsea Football ClubMy Lords, can I recommend to the Minister that she reads the really excellent—even though I modestly say so—Council of Europe report on football governance, which endorses the…31 Mar 2022HANSARDOffshore Companies: PropertyMy Lords, last Monday I met a delegation from the British Virgin Islands, including the speaker, deputy speaker and leader of the opposition. I asked them direct questions about…29 Mar 2022HANSARDConstitutional ReformMy Lords, when will the Government realise that the SNP is not interested in making devolution work effectively but only in the break up of Britain? Are the Government aware that…21 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillWas the noble Lord not running for a well-paid lucrative post within the European Parliament?17 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillI have followed the noble Lord’s career for all those 60 years in great detail; I remember when we worked together in the Co-operative Party. I think his recollection is just a…17 Mar 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIndeed, it was this morning. This is quite disgraceful, and I wait to hear whether the Leader of the House can cite any precedent for it. The Government need to get proper control…17 Mar 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, we cannot let this go through without a proper debate, and I strongly support my noble friend Lady Smith on the Front Bench. This is unprecedented. I spent 26 years in…17 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, the noble Viscount should not be so modest and reticent about the possibility of achieving ministerial office. If we have the quick election that we might have when the…17 Mar 2022HANSARDMinister for the OceansWhat a brilliant Answer.16 Mar 2022HANSARDMinister for the OceansSorry.16 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, on this occasion, I have a lot of sympathy with the Minister. As I understand it, these amendments have been tabled because of the consultation that has taken place…10 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, we have only done two of these amendments.10 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraine UpdateMy Lords, has it created any problems for the UK Government that Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of a Government who have no responsibilities whatever for foreign affairs or…10 Mar 2022HANSARDBelarusTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the detention of political prisoners, (2) the attacks on journalists, and (3) the constitutional referendum,…10 Mar 2022HANSARDBelarusMy Lords, I am really grateful to the Minister for a helpful reply. I have just come from a meeting of the all-party group, and I would like to welcome Svetlana Tsikhanovskaya,…10 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, this is an astonishing Bill. I understand why there was confusion at the start; I do not blame the noble Baroness, Lady Meacher, in any way and I hope no one else will,…10 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillThank you; I am grateful that I have some friends around here who are far more literate than I am. We will do everything we can to make sure that this abomination of a Bill never…10 Mar 2022