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HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow my noble friend Lady Hodgson and to speak in this Second Reading debate, so perfectly introduced by my noble friend the Minister. There can be…06 Jun 2022HANSARDFinancial Exclusion (Liaison Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate and to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Tyler. I was also privileged to serve on the original committee. The noble Baroness…25 May 2022HANSARDAI in the UK (Liaison Committee Report)My Lords, what a pleasure it is to follow the noble Lord, Lord Clement-Jones. It was a pleasure to serve under his chairmanship on the original committee. I echo all his thanks to…25 May 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this Second Reading debate and I congratulate the Minister on the manner in which she introduced it. It is often more helpful to look at…24 May 2022HANSARDSchools Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this Second Reading, not least to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bakewell, three previous Secretaries of State—the noble Lord, Lord…23 May 2022HANSARDCatapults (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate. I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Mair, on the eloquent way in which he introduced and took us through the Committee’s…19 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate on the gracious Speech and, in doing so, I declare my technology interests as set out in the register. I will cover the two…16 May 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillThat the Bill do now pass.27 Apr 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillMy Lords, at Second Reading we had a first in your Lordships’ House: proceedings were signed for the first time. As the Lord Speaker has pointed out, there is another first for…27 Apr 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to the Bill and that no noble Lord wishes to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee. Unless, therefore,…07 Apr 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.07 Apr 2022HANSARDHighway Code (Rule 149)My Lords, I rise to support my noble friend Lady McIntosh and commend the way she introduced her regret Motion. There are over 1 million privately owned e-scooters. Does my noble…06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections Bill06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I will also speak to Amendments 27 to 30 and 34 to 37, which are all in my name. I thank my noble friend the Minister for the courtesy he showed in meeting me on a…06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who participated in this evening’s debate, and particularly my noble friend the Minister for the way in which he has responded to the nine…06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections Bill06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections Bill06 Apr 2022HANSARDBritish Sign Language BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who participated in today’s important and ground-breaking debate. Each contribution has underscored not only the purpose of the Bill but the need…25 Mar 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillThat the Bill do now pass.25 Mar 2022HANSARDTaxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) BillMy Lords, it is an extraordinary honour to stand here in the shoes of my noble friend Lord Borwick, with his permission. He is recovering from Covid and we very much look forward…25 Mar 2022