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HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, I thought it would be helpful to the House, before we move on to the Third Reading of the Holocaust Memorial Bill, to remind people of the usual procedures and…17 Jun 2025HANSARDDefence Industrial BaseMy Lords, it is the turn of the Conservative Benches. We have four Conservatives up. Can they quickly decide which one of them wants to ask the question?16 Jun 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am not suggesting that about today at all. No one should think that about today. I heard only part of the debate and thought it was very good. I have huge respect for…13 Jun 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, the noble Lord is absolutely right. It is the normal convention that we rise at the hours that he set out, but we also have a problem in this House at the moment: we are…13 Jun 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]I do bear that in mind, absolutely. I fully understand that. To that, I say that we either divide the House now or get on with the Bill.13 Jun 2025HANSARDAsylum Support (Prescribed Period) Bill [HL]My Lords, I beg to move the House do now adjourn, and, in doing so, I wish everyone a good weekend, although not as long as normal. I particularly thank all the members of the…13 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, before we consider the Commons message on the data Bill, I again remind the House of the importance of applying greater discipline to ping-pong. We have now spent nearly…11 Jun 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we move on to the next item of business, I refer the House to the guidance on ping-pong as set out on T oday’s L ist s . We have three items of very important…11 Jun 2025HANSARDHolocaust Memorial BillMy Lords, before we start, I remind the House that a lot of people will be watching this debate, and of the importance of being mindful of the tone of contributions. This Bill,…11 Jun 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the time is now 12.25 pm. I am conscious that we now have two PMBs. I am also conscious that it has been a long week for everybody. I want the House to rise, if we can,…06 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillIt is because the Bill is so important and noble Lords have so much to say on it that I have given the Opposition three more days in Committee after this to make sure we have…05 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Baroness very much for that. I was the Opposition Chief Whip for three years in this House and always played fairly and reasonably with the then…05 Jun 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we consider the Commons message on the data Bill, I remind the House again of the importance of applying some discipline to ping-pong. We have now spent 42 hours…04 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]Could the Minister also just clarify her point about the primacy of the House of Commons? She just seemed to imply the opposite.04 Jun 2025HANSARDHealth: Ultra-processed FoodMy Lords, we have plenty of time. We will hear from the Cross Benches next.03 Jun 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we start to consider the Commons message on the data Bill, I want to remind the House of the courtesies and discipline we should apply to ping-pong. We have now…02 Jun 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before colleagues leave the Chamber, I am delighted to be able to update the House on the plan for recesses up to Whitsun next year. I have already announced the planned…21 May 2025HANSARDNuclear: Small Modular ReactorsMy Lords, we will hear from the Cross Benches.19 May 2025HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we start to consider the message from the Commons on the Data (Use and Access) Bill, I remind the House of the usual courtesies and disciplines that apply to…19 May 2025HANSARDPlanning Reforms: Energy and Housing CostsWe will hear from the Cross Benches.15 May 2025