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HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, I am pleased to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lang, although not his line. Instead, I return to the 1960s and 1970s, when some of us were campaigning for the United…30 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I participated in a debate in the other House when Parliament was recalled when the Falkland Islands were invaded. However, since I came into Parliament in 1979, through…16 Dec 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Wigley. I agree with every word that he said, and he said it most eloquently. I want to speak in support of the amendment…15 Dec 2020HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, first, I thank the noble Earl, Lord Sandwich, for supporting what I said on the earlier amendment. It encourages me greatly, because the campaign for our rejoining the…15 Dec 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I fear I will not match the eloquence of my noble friend Lord Adonis. I want to say a few words in support of the amendments of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hope,…09 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Vaccine RolloutMy Lords, does the Minister agree that there is a danger that this whole programme could be undermined by crazy anti-vaxxers, particularly on social media? What are the Government…09 Dec 2020HANSARDColombiaMy Lords, as the Minister said earlier, we have an important role as a member of the UN Security Council. Will he go back to the council and ask for a new initiative via the…07 Dec 2020HANSARDUnmanned Aircraft (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for her helpful introduction to our debate on unmanned aircraft—sometimes, of course, described as drones. They are very different from the drones…07 Dec 2020HANSARDBelfast International AirportMy Lords, I back the noble Lord, Lord Kilclooney. Those of us who live in Great Britain can get around by train and by car, but people in Northern Ireland can get over here only…02 Dec 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020No, I just think you are mad.01 Dec 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020This woman is mad—totally mad.01 Dec 2020HANSARDProduct Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (UK (NI) Indication) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for his introduction and the very helpful letter and factsheet he sent us yesterday. However, I must say I found the Explanatory Memorandum to this…27 Nov 2020HANSARDInternational Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Act 2015What the Chancellor has said has now been made public, so will the Minister confirm for the House whether new legislation will be introduced to repeal the Act that we have been…25 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I hesitate to add to the excellent introduction that—if I may call her this—my noble friend Lady McIntosh of Pickering gave, except for one thing. We are dealing here…23 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I apologise for the fact that I am having to appear electronically, rather than be there in person, for logistical reasons. I am sorry not to be able to engage in a bit…23 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Capability: Dunlop ReviewMy Lords, does the Minister recall that the noble Lord, Lord Dunlop, was asked to review the strengthening and sustaining of the union? Given the Prime Minister’s gaffe when…19 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion Capability: Dunlop ReviewTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to publish the report of the Dunlop Review into UK Government Union capability.19 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am one of no fewer than seven members of the Common Frameworks Scrutiny Committee, including our chair, the noble Baroness, Lady Andrews, who we have already heard…18 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, at a time when the role and, indeed, the very existence of this House is under increasing scrutiny, would the Minister agree that the fact that he has put his name to…18 Nov 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I am delighted to speak in support of Amendment 6, moved so well by the indefatigable noble Baroness, Lady McIntosh, who has done such a good job in moving amendments in…18 Nov 2020