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HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, it has been an interesting debate that has been not without its entertainment, as we have enjoyed over the past few minutes. I shall speak to Amendment 7. In Michael…24 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]I am grateful for that intervention. It allows me simply to give the assurance that in the findings of the committee to which I have referred those specific points have been…24 Jul 2019HANSARDSocial MediaMy Lords, this has been such an interesting debate. At the heart of the online harms White Paper, there is a declared statutory duty of care; it is at the heart of the thinking…11 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]That is the opposite stage instruction from: “Exit, pursued by a bear”. Never mind; that was too complicated. To put it simply, if the Minister pours cold water on this, would he…09 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, I will say a quick word because my noble friend Lord Snape has said what I wanted to say, and it is a rule of mine that I do not say something again if it has been said.…09 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, this has been a most instructive debate right at the outset of our consideration of the Bill. It might well be worth while for all of us to read in Hansard the many…09 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]I am grateful for this opportunity. I mentioned £40 million, as did my noble friend Lord Snape; the briefing papers that we received from Birmingham mentioned £40 million. It…09 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]09 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, I have been most interested in hearing “person” taken to mean “body corporate”. I have long experience of textual criticism and exegesis, and that would be a long…09 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, the Minister knows that that is precisely what I shall do. However, I will not do so without saying that, on this occasion, I have put forward an argument that was not…09 Jul 2019HANSARDProblem GamblingMy Lords, I am delighted to hear the Statement and thank the Minister for repeating it. I and others will welcome those who have made the commitments that were described in this…02 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture of Seaside TownsSorry?01 Jul 2019HANSARDFuture of Seaside TownsMy Lords, I cannot possibly concur with the idea that those on the Front Benches opposite look in the slightest bit bored; they have shown an alarming interest in everything that…01 Jul 2019HANSARDBirmingham Commonwealth Games Bill [HL]My Lords, people have sung the praises of Birmingham, and I add my voice to theirs in expressing delight that Birmingham will host the Commonwealth Games. A body of expertise has…25 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences for Over-75sMy Lords, I must express a declaration of interest, as recorded in the annals of the Registrar-General, since I was born in 1942. This was the first year that I might have…11 Jun 2019HANSARDTheatre MarketMy Lords, I hope that I may begin by giving my attention to the Lib Dem Benches: first, to thank the noble Earl for giving us this debate; and, secondly—I hope that this is…11 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences for Over-75sThey will have their moment to explain themselves. Will the Government look again at their responsibilities now that the BBC, using its independence, has taken its decision?11 Jun 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendMy Lords, we are grateful to the Minister for repeating what is by any standards a desultory Statement. It seemed odd from where I was sitting to hear those words coming from his…10 Jun 2019HANSARDChurch Representation and Ministers MeasureIt may be unusual for someone who has had no part in the proceedings until now to speak in such a debate. There were some sentences that the right reverend Prelate said that were…06 Jun 2019HANSARDMuseums and GalleriesThat was of course a rhetorical question. Perhaps I may ask the one to which I know the answer but I want to hear it from the noble Viscount’s own mouth. The Dutch and British…23 May 2019