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HANSARDAdjournmentMy Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Harris. As well as being unnecessary and redundant, considering these Motions has other deleterious effects. Next Wednesday a major debate…14 Mar 2019HANSARDCouncil TaxDoes the Minister know that there is one part of the United Kingdom where council tax cuts have been even greater than in England? It is in Scotland, where the SNP has imposed…14 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, while the Leader of the House is dealing with business, will she confirm that, whichever Minister is speaking from the Dispatch Box in the House of Lords, they are…14 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMay I interrupt the noble Baroness?12 Mar 2019HANSARDHealthcare (International Arrangements) BillMy Lords, I support my noble friend Lady Thornton who has done a splendid job in dealing with this Bill, in analysing it and bringing forward amendments for consideration by the…12 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I am grateful to the Government Chief Whip for making a business announcement. Will he deal with a point that I put to a Minister the other day—who said that it was not…12 Mar 2019HANSARDAviation: Boeing 737 MAX 8 JetsMy Lords, the Chinese authorities have grounded all 60 of their aircraft of this type. Would she care to speculate why they have done so and whether their action is premature?11 Mar 2019HANSARDCultural and Creative Industries: DiversityMy Lords, has the Minister noticed that one of the astonishing growth industries in the creative sector is finding new, elaborate and innovative ways to avoid a meaningful vote?11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Research FundingMy Lords, with respect to the noble Viscount, he has not answered the question from my noble friend Lady Warwick. Will he undertake to discuss this matter with the Treasury and,…11 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I also support my noble friend Lord Empey, who I have known for a long time and who was a very distinguished Minister in Northern Ireland. He knows a lot about Northern…07 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Protection for WorkersMy Lords, we do not need a crystal ball when we have the history books. I spent 26 years as a Member of Parliament in the other place. Every Bill or proposal to improve workers’…07 Mar 2019HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Commencement of Section 106The Minister said, rightly, that both Houses should represent the country as a whole more effectively. Is she aware that half the Members of this House live in London? What does…07 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Protection for WorkersAsk the Minister a question!07 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Protection for WorkersI was there, but the Minister was not.07 Mar 2019HANSARDKimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, can be excused totally for being unable to be present. In fact, hundreds of us were not able to be present; the only people present…28 Feb 2019HANSARDKimberley Process Certification Scheme (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019There was someone in the Chair too, yes indeed. This is symptomatic of what is going on at the moment. I believe the noble Lord, Lord Collins, described it in Committee as an “SI…28 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionHas the Minister seen today’s statement by the Government of Gibraltar that, from their point of view, the best solution would be immediately to revoke Article 50? That has been…27 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionCan the noble Lord remind me: is that not the ides of March?27 Feb 2019HANSARDSocial Mobility: Regional Attainment GapCan the Minister investigate how this country is being held to ransom by a number of dangerous former pupils of a school called Eton College?26 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Procedure (Amendment) (EU Exit) Rules 2019I find the noble Baroness’s reply very reassuring. I am most grateful to her.25 Feb 2019