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HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.16 May 2023HANSARDState Pension Underpayment ErrorsIs my noble friend aware of the beneficence of his department in that those who have reached their fourscore years get a huge 25p a week supplement, which, to the best of my…16 May 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, as is usual at the beginning of a Grand Committee, I should advise the Grand Committee that if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, which I am told…02 May 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, as Amendment 270 has not been moved, I cannot call Amendments 270A or 270B, as they were amendments to the said Amendment 270.24 Apr 2023HANSARDLevelling-up and Regeneration BillMy Lords, as Amendment 273 has not been moved, Amendment 273A cannot be moved, as it was an amendment to it.24 Apr 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if, as I am told is likely, there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bell rings and resume after 10…17 Apr 2023HANSARDHong Kong Military Veterans: SettlementMy Lords, far be it for me to trump the noble and gallant Lord, but is my noble friend aware that, over 40 years ago, on Report for the British Nationality Bill in 1981, the…29 Mar 2023HANSARDEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency BillMy Lords, before opening this debate, I advise the Grand Committee that, if Amendment 1 is agreed to, I will not be able to call Amendment 2, due to pre-emption.27 Mar 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, as is usual on these occasions, I must advise the Grand Committee that, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, this Committee will adjourn as soon…27 Mar 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, as is customary before opening the Grand Committee, I must advise your Lordships that, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will…20 Mar 2023HANSARDRugby: 200th AnniversaryIs my noble friend aware of the tablet on Doctors Wall at Rugby which reads: “This stone commemorates the exploit of William Webb Ellis who with a fine disregard for the rules of…15 Mar 2023HANSARDCleaner Energy TechnologiesMy Lords, not unexpectedly, I ask: “Tidal power?”14 Mar 2023HANSARDCarbon Budgets: Methane FlaringMy Lords, would this problem not be greatly reduced if we put more emphasis on tidal energy?09 Mar 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessIf there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, which I am advised is likely, this Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10…01 Mar 2023HANSARDWashable PPEIs my noble friend aware—I can see no reason why he should be—that at the request of her daughter and son-in-law, both GPs, my wife made them three sets of multi-washable scrubs…08 Feb 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I am advised that if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10…06 Feb 2023HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets BillI hate to interrupt the noble Baroness, but a Division has been called in the Chamber. The Grand Committee stands adjourned until 5.20 pm.30 Jan 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, as is normal on these occasions, I advise the Committee that if, as is likely, there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as…30 Jan 2023HANSARDCars: Headlight GlareDoes my noble friend know whether the self-adjusting lights can be retrofitted?30 Jan 2023HANSARDSocial Mobility CommissionMy Lords, does my noble friend consider it seemly that reference should be made to the most senior officer of a board as an inanimate object?12 Jan 2023