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HANSARDRail Manufacturing: Job LossesMy Lords, I think it was significant that there was no reference at all in the Minister’s Statement in the Commons to what I consider to be the inevitable consequences of the…17 Apr 2024HANSARDRail Manufacturing: Job LossesPerhaps I could ask for a specific answer on this. The Minister referred to the rolling stock that has already been ordered in respect of London to Birmingham, but he cannot give…17 Apr 2024HANSARDCouncil of Europe: 75th AnniversaryOn the issue of international organisations, has the Foreign Secretary had time to reflect on the comments of Liz Truss, who said that she would like to see the United Nations…16 Apr 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, given that we all described—quite rightly in my view—the dreadful attack in southern Israel resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people as “slaughter”, what language is left…26 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraine: Arms and Ammunition CostsDoes the Minister acknowledge that, as the war has developed, it has many more characteristics similar to what I might describe as a 20th-century war, rather than the 21st-century…26 Mar 2024HANSARDProcedure and Privileges Committee: Third ReportMy Lords, I very much agree with the committee’s report and I hope it is successful in its implementation, but—there is always a “but” at this point—I do not know quite who is…19 Mar 2024HANSARDWest Midlands Combined Authority (Transfer of Police and Crime Commissioner Functions) Order 2024While the Minister is on the consultation, could he conclude it by telling us the number of consultees and the responses that they gave, and can he give us some numerical…13 Mar 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, the Minister has repeatedly referred to the need for a sustainable peace and a two-state solution, with which virtually everyone must surely agree. The Foreign Secretary…27 Feb 2024HANSARDEconomic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) BillMy Lords, I agreed with so much of what the right reverend Prelate has just said and I apologise if I repeat some of the points he made. My remarks about the Bill will focus…20 Feb 2024HANSARDNetwork NorthTo ask His Majesty’s Government what proportion of the £36 billion transport investment plan ‘Network North’ will be allocated to schemes outside the Northern region.14 Feb 2024HANSARDNetwork NorthMy Lords, the Minister knows that this document, Network North , is supposed to compensate the Midlands and the north for the scrapping of HS2 north of Birmingham by providing…14 Feb 2024HANSARDSelf-employment: A1 FormsMy Lords, as Brexit has been mentioned, I point out that many Members of the House still here will, like me, well remember the early days of the Beatles. They will remember that…12 Feb 2024HANSARDCivil Servants: Working from HomeThe Minister has regularly referred to time in the office and work in offices. I am especially concerned about those people employed by the Government who do not work in offices.…01 Feb 2024HANSARDSituation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesMy Lords, for as long as most of us can remember, Ministers at the Dispatch Box, of both parties, have reiterated the commitment to a two-state solution, although I have to…30 Jan 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillI am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord German, for giving way. Does he agree that the function of this House, the second Chamber, is as a revising Chamber? It is not a vetoing…29 Jan 2024HANSARDAction Against Houthi Maritime AttacksMy Lords, the Leader of the House is clearly right when he says that it is often difficult to assess the effectiveness of the kind of action that has taken place, although the…24 Jan 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaWhen the Foreign Secretary said “I am worried that Israel has taken action that might be in breach of international law”, did he have in mind the principle of proportionality in…16 Jan 2024HANSARDLeasehold ReformMy Lords, I have listened carefully to this exchange, and we have had similar ones in the past, initiated by my noble friend. What is noticeable is that the Minister—not…11 Jan 2024HANSARDRefurbishing Trains: ContractsMy Lords, I do not think the Minister answered properly the question about HS2. It was, in my view, a disastrous decision made by the Government to cancel the Derby and Manchester…12 Dec 2023HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they have any plans to review the functions of the House of Lords Appointments Commission.06 Dec 2023