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HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I have to acquaint the House that Her Majesty was pleased this morning to make a most gracious Speech from the Throne to both Houses of Parliament assembled in the House…14 Oct 2019HANSARDBaroness BoothroydMy Lords, on behalf of the whole House, I would like to pay tribute to the noble Baroness, Lady Boothroyd, one of our most distinguished Members, on her 90th birthday. As noble…08 Oct 2019HANSARDDeath of a Former Member: Lord NorthbourneMy Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Northbourne, on 8 September. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s…25 Sept 2019HANSARDLord Speaker’s StatementMy Lords, welcome back. It is very good to see you all. As noble Lords will know, in the light of the judgment of the Supreme Court yesterday, Parliament is not prorogued.…25 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillThe mover of the amendment has the right to reply at this stage.06 Sept 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillThe question has been moved.05 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseIs this a suitable time to intervene before the closure Motion?04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am instructed by order of the House to say that the Motion “That the Question be now put” is considered to be a most exceptional procedure and the House will not accept it save…04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am instructed by order of the House to say that the Motion “That the Question be now put” is considered to be a most exceptional procedure and the House will not accept it save…04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI inform the House that if Amendment 1 is agreed I cannot call any other amendments by reason of pre-emption.04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am instructed by order of the House to say that the Motion “That the Question be now put” is considered to be a most exceptional procedure and the House will not accept it save…04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, we really need to have a Question before us, otherwise we are having a debate at this stage. The noble Baroness has now been on her feet, or around her feet, for about…04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI am instructed by order of the House to say that the Motion “That the Question be now put” is considered to be a most exceptional procedure and the House will not accept it save…04 Sept 2019HANSARDDeath of a Member: Lord BellMy Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Bell, on 25 August. On behalf of the House, I extend our condolences to the noble Lord’s family and…03 Sept 2019HANSARDRetirements of MembersMy Lords, I should like to notify the House of the retirements, with effect from 26 July, of the noble Lord, Lord MacGregor of Pulham Market, and with effect from 2 September, of…03 Sept 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI simply add on behalf of the deputies and myself that we are very sad to see the Chief Whip go. He has been an impeccable Chief Whip, who I have worked with over the years for…24 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillAmendment 7A falls as it is an amendment to Amendment 7.15 Jul 2019HANSARDLord Speaker’s StatementMy Lords, as you may remember, in December 2018, we established an independent inquiry into bullying and harassment in the House of Lords, which was carried out by Naomi…10 Jul 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, as noble Lords may remember, the House agreed to a Procedure Committee report on Tuesday 21 May, part of which related to the role of the Lord Speaker and the Deputy…08 Jul 2019HANSARDDeath of a Former Member: Lord TordoffMy Lords, I regret to inform the House of the death of the noble Lord, Lord Tordoff, on 22 June. On behalf of the House, I extend our sincere condolences to the noble Lord’s…24 Jun 2019