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HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillAs a final point, I agree with the noble Lord. As Government Chief Whip, I take my job very seriously. I love the House, and I want to do this properly. I assure the Committee…14 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will first say, as a Catholic, that I have great respect for the three noble Lords who have spoken: the noble Lords, Lord Shinkwin, Lord Polak and Lord Ahmad of…14 Nov 2025HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI thank the noble Lord for that point. As I said at the start, the Government remain neutral and will not be providing government time for this Bill. Obviously, we will look at…14 Nov 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we move on to the next business, I will make a brief statement about how we will handle the Committee stage of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill…13 Nov 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessThe Whips’ Office will shortly distribute draft groupings of amendments to noble Lords in the usual manner. As the Government are neutral, any changes requested will simply be…13 Nov 2025HANSARDBarnett Formula: WalesWe will hear from the noble Baroness.12 Nov 2025HANSARDBBC LeadershipWe will hear from the Labour Benches next, then the Cross Benches.12 Nov 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionThe Lib Dem Benches next.11 Nov 2025HANSARDAirport ExpansionMy Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches.11 Nov 2025HANSARDBritish CouncilWe will hear from the Labour Benches next and then the Lib Dem Benches.11 Nov 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we finish and enjoy the long weekend, I thought I would further sweeten the shorter working week by updating colleagues on my current plans for recesses in 2026.…05 Nov 2025HANSARDEquality and Human Rights Commission: Draft Updated Code of PracticeWe will hear from the Cross Benches.05 Nov 2025HANSARDYouth Mobility SchemeThere has not been a Labour contribution yet, so it is the turn of my noble friend.29 Oct 2025HANSARDChinese EmbassyWe just reached an agreement that it was to be the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Stirrup, and then the noble Lord, Lord Jamieson.23 Oct 2025HANSARDChinese EmbassyMy Lords, I think it is the turn of the Labour Benches.23 Oct 2025HANSARDPublic Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) BillMy Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty the King to acquaint the House that His Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and…23 Oct 2025HANSARDSteel Industry (Special Measures) Act 2025My Lords, before the House adjourns, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Stockwood on a truly excellent maiden speech. I was honoured to have been one of his supporters when he…23 Oct 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillI can very briefly come to the Dispatch Box now. Can I first say how much I respect the noble Lord? We are very clear: I know that the noble Lord and his party did not support the…22 Oct 2025HANSARDRules on Duty-Free GoodsWe will hear from the Lib Dems next and then my noble friend Lord Grocott.22 Oct 2025HANSARDEducation in PrisonsCross Bench!21 Oct 2025