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HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]My Lords, I want first to say how privileged I am to be sandwiched in the list between two noble and learned Lord Thomases, emanating as I do from the junior branch of the legal…17 Jun 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, we owe all our front-line workers, not least those in the NHS and in care homes, an enduring debt of gratitude. To that end, can my noble friend say what is the current…15 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: MasksOn a related issue, can my noble friend confirm that there is no longer any out-of-date PPE in the NHS and care home delivery pipeline, and if there is, when that will no longer…11 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Public Wealth Investment FundMy Lords, we have a tremendous challenge but a real opportunity for an economic bounce out of Covid. It needs a whole-government, whole-economy approach. Will my noble friend…09 Jun 2020HANSARDNational Health Service Commissioning Board and Clinical Commissioning Groups (Responsibilities and Standing Rules) (Amendment) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, for tabling this Motion. Covid is a callous killer for which we currently have no cure. I take a moment to offer…08 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UK Border Health MeasuresI agree with comments from other noble Lords and congratulate the Minister on all the work she does for this House and for the country. What advice would she give to people who…04 Jun 2020HANSARDYemen: Humanitarian Aid FundingMy Lords, can my noble friend the Minister say what further efforts the UK can make in co-ordinating the efforts on the ground to alleviate the desperate suffering felt by so many…04 Jun 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]My Lords, this is a short piece of legislation but an incredibly significant one. That is why I wanted to speak to this group of amendments. Before going into the detail, I would…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Museums, Galleries and Historic BuildingsMy Lords, we have marvellous museums, gorgeous galleries and handsome historic buildings across the length and breadth of the United Kingdom. For the record, my favourite is the…21 May 2020HANSARDWeights and Measures Act 1985 (Definitions of “Metre” and “Kilogram”) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clear, concise and measured introduction. Weights and measures are critical to almost every element of life, not least trade. We are in an…20 May 2020HANSARDInheritance TaxDoes my noble friend agree that we are well overdue for a transformation of our tax system across the piece? We need a public debate led by the Government on this. Only after that…20 May 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I will make a number of overarching Second Reading points, if I may, before speaking directly to some of the amendments in this group. The intention of the Bill is…19 May 2020HANSARDData Protection: Age-appropriate Design CodeMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that the code represents a negotiation vis-à-vis the tech companies and thus there is no reason for any delay in laying it before Parliament?…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseMy Lords, I start by thanking all our and all international front-line workers; you have put yourselves in harm’s way to keep the planet safe, and we owe you all an enduring debt…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: HousingDoes my noble friend agree that there is a real opportunity and an urgent need to increase the use of digital technology across the construction sector, not least in the supply…18 May 2020HANSARDFood Supply and SecurityMy Lords, I will touch on the people involved in food supply, on the technology associated with it and, briefly, on the super- markets’ protected delivery list. First, I thank all…14 May 2020HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, it is fair to say that these regulations represented a practical, proportionate intervention at that stage of the crisis, not least for our front-line workers to whom we…13 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: British Business BankMy Lords, to what extent have the Government involved our fantastic fintech sector and would they consider setting aside a certain percentage of funds for fintechs to distribute,…30 Apr 2020HANSARDSocial Media: Fake NewsMy Lords, Covid-19 exposes the pernicious power of fake news; it can be a matter of life and death. Will my noble friend the Minister commit to looking at all elements of fake…29 Apr 2020HANSARDAlgorithms: Public Sector Decision-makingMy Lords, I am glad of the opportunity to take part in this debate. I declare my interests as set out in the register and congratulate my friend, the noble Lord, Lord…12 Feb 2020