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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI will look in my diary and make sure that the noble Baroness has a free slot in her diary to come. Hopefully, it will be a celebration of the introduction of same-sex marriage. I…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI do recognise the difference. It is in the noble Baroness’s own words, “some form”. The form in which this is laid out is quite specific, and it is no more and no less than a…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI support what the noble Baroness, Lady Harris, has just said—in contradiction to what Lord Cormack said. I would support his amendment if I believed there would be a benefit in…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, it is an honour to follow the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Eames, who made a fascinating, detailed and very thoughtful speech in our debates last week and has…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, perhaps I may help to expedite matters at this point. I listened to the contribution from the noble Lord, Lord Morrow. It is important to note that we have disagreed on…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I will briefly follow the noble Baroness, Lady Barker, and echo what she said about blocking amendments. I take the point made by the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, about…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I rise to debate an issue affected by the amendment brought forward in the Commons yesterday by Conor McGinn. I think it is widely recognised in this Chamber that I have…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe noble Lord asked a question directed effectively at myself and in relation to Conor McGinn as well, although he put the question to the Minister. Perhaps I may clarify one…10 Jul 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeMy Lords, in January 2018 the Prime Minister announced the intention to extend the single-use carrier bag charge to all retailers. Eight months later, it was announced that there…17 Jun 2019HANSARDPlastic Bag ChargeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect to make an announcement concerning the introduction of the 10p plastic bag charge in England.17 Jun 2019HANSARDAsylum SeekersMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that a high proportion of the problems that arise from such asylum applications stem from the appalling human rights records of a number of…10 Jun 2019HANSARDBanks: Fraud PreventionMy Lords, my noble friend referred to the policies adopted by banks. This morning, I received a completely unannounced phone call from Barclays, asking me questions relating to my…20 May 2019HANSARDElections: Online InterferenceMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that any form of interference in elections is important and should be dealt with? Therefore, I encourage the Government to adopt Labour Party…01 May 2019HANSARDDiscrimination in FootballMy Lords, I would like to ask a question related to the culture in football, but I will go in a slightly different direction. Reference has been made to homophobia. I was the…11 Apr 2019HANSARDGovernment DebtMy noble friend referred to the percentage of GDP in this country. How does that compare with France and Italy? Have we not persistently undershot the OBR forecast for what level…09 Apr 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillMy Lords, this has been a full and very constructive debate. First, I apologise to the noble Baroness, Lady Barker, if I leave the Chamber immediately after my amendment is dealt…01 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillYes, maybe. I would quote another senior Ulsterman who the other day said to me twice that, “It has got to change”. There was no caveat. There is an acknowledgement that the…01 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillMy Lords, in rising to move my amendment, I will make reference to a number of different aspects, but it is appropriate on St David’s Day to start and follow a theme through my…01 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) Bill01 Mar 2019