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HANSARDBrexit: Appointment of Joint CommitteeMy Lords, I appeal to both Boris Johnson and Jeremy Hunt—more in hope than in expectation, I fear—to read the cogent, cool and indisputable speech of the noble Lord, Lord Kerr. It…03 Jul 2019HANSARDEU: Law-making ProcessMy Lords, will the Minister confirm to the noble Lord, Lord Pearson, among others, that when there are votes in meetings of the Council of Ministers—most decisions are taken by…01 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Trauma VictimsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what proposals they have to grant a pension to the severely injured victims of the Northern Ireland conflict represented by the WAVE Trauma Centre.27 Jun 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Trauma VictimsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his personal commitment to the several hundred people who, through absolutely no fault of their own, were so catastrophically damaged by…27 Jun 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Inter-party TalksMy Lords, does the Minister agree that it will be a shameful betrayal of the fine memory of Lyra McKee if the parties—both the DUP and Sinn Féin—do not bear in mind what she stood…20 Jun 2019HANSARDInequalitiesMy Lords, I strongly agree with the excellent points made by the noble Lord, Lord Ravensdale, on globalisation. I share his passion for engineering. In fact, I started studying…13 Jun 2019HANSARDParliament: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of LawMy Lords, I have great respect for the judicial expertise and eminent career of the noble and learned Lord, Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood. I remind your Lordships that the…23 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, does the Minister accept that, right across the world, there is incredulity at how a once reliable, respected country has fallen into such dysfunctional governmental…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved Administrations: 20th AnniversaryMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Bourne, for the generosity he showed in introducing this debate to a number of individuals in the Chamber who have made contributions over…22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved Administrations: 20th AnniversaryI will make a brief point, and I am grateful to the noble Lord for accepting my intervention. It strikes me on Northern Ireland that half of the community is not represented in…22 May 2019HANSARDElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsMy Lords, does the Minister agree that a lot of people, if not most, live in terraced properties and the real problem is lack of infrastructure to get cars parked outside their…07 May 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillWill my noble friend also remind the House that the Cabinet Secretary warned that there would be direct rule in Northern Ireland if there were no deal?04 Apr 2019HANSARDPublic Service BroadcastersMy Lords, will BritBox be available to British holidaymakers in Spain, France and so on, and to British expats who are resident there? I ask because I was approached on holiday in…28 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018My Lords, I associate myself with every word that my noble friend Lord Murphy of Torfaen said, and with the comments of the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Eames. This is a…21 Mar 2019HANSARDSpring StatementMy Lords, compared with the noble Lord, Lord Macpherson of Earl’s Court, I am an innumerate amateur. But I am aware that economists work in a statistical minefield, in which they…20 Mar 2019HANSARDSpring StatementWe should thank my noble friend Lord Foulkes.20 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]Before my noble friend sits down, perhaps I may ask his advice on one point. Surely the Government should end this whole pursuit and provide time for the Bill to conclude during…15 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, although I understand the need for this Bill to deal with the renewable energy scandal in the main, can the noble Baroness the Leader of the House give an assurance that…14 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillI understand that point. However, under the Good Friday agreement—the Belfast agreement—we are bound and obligated, including with the approval by treaty of the European Union, as…13 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillPerhaps I may conclude with something that might help the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay. It is what this amendment does not say that is important. This amendment does not…13 Mar 2019