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HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillAs the noble Lord is aware, there is a level of courts, for example the Sheriff’s Court in Scotland, which is not bound by each other’s judgments, and therefore at that level one…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I am obliged to the noble Lord, Lord Beith, for moving the amendment in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Pannick. I will seek to offer some explanation and reassurance…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillWith respect to the noble and learned Lord, we seek to consult on the appropriate test to be applied in taking this matter forward. We intend to do that in consultation with the…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, in the interim there had been certain distractions, including a general election—the outcome of which the noble Baroness will be familiar with.15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI do not consider that this clause in any sense violates the principle of the separation of powers.15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThat matter will have to be addressed in the context of the regulations that are to be made, but those are the two options available. You can either proceed upon the basis that…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillIt is not a question of having policy areas in mind. We want to take forward a consultation process that will enable us to arrive at an appropriate conclusion as to how we should…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, it is of the nature of the IMA’s function that it involves consideration of the views of the devolved Administrations and Gibraltar. It also involves consideration of…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I am not immediately aware of the significance of the italics, but no doubt someone will pass me a piece of paper in a moment that explains them—or not, as the case may…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI am obliged to all noble Lords who have contributed. Like many noble Lords who have already spoken, I am conscious of the sensitivities that surround the devolved settlement that…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI should correct the noble Lord. Amendment 59 is part of this group, and therefore if he wishes to speak to it, he should do so.14 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, the noble Lord perhaps anticipates what I shall come to in the course of my reply—how prescient he is in that regard. The body is not under a sentence of death and the…14 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillThere are clearly circumstances in which the implementation of the withdrawal agreement will impact on the scope of executive competence of the devolved Administrations, and they…13 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I begin by acknowledging the powerful maiden speeches delivered by my noble friend Lord Barwell and the noble Lord, Lord Mann, in whose speech there was nothing with…13 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a privilege to open the third day of debate on Her Majesty’s most gracious Speech. I begin by wishing all noble Lords a happy and prosperous new year. The focus of…08 Jan 2020HANSARDPrisons: Pregnancy HealthcareMy Lords, the guidance that I referred to applies equally to public sector and contracted prisons. With reference to Her Majesty’s Prison Bronzefield, I observe that the most…31 Oct 2019HANSARDPrisons: Pregnancy HealthcareMy Lords, the incident at Her Majesty’s Prison Bronzefield was tragic. Ongoing investigations, including by the police, mean that it is not appropriate to comment on the details.…31 Oct 2019HANSARDPrisons: Pregnancy HealthcareMy noble and learned friend makes a very good point. It is essential that we provide medical care across the board for those in custody. As I mentioned, that is why the National…31 Oct 2019HANSARDPrisons: Pregnancy HealthcareMy Lords, I cannot accept all the propositions advanced by the noble Baroness. As at 3 pm on Monday, 47 women in custody were identified as being pregnant. In 2018, collection of…31 Oct 2019HANSARDPrisons: Pregnancy HealthcareMy Lords, that ultimately rests with the director-general, who in turn takes steps to deal with those concerned at a regional level. That remains the position. I am pleased to say…31 Oct 2019