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HANSARDSmoking: Public PlacesMy Lords, there is plenty of time. Let the noble Lord, Lord Geddes, speak first, but everyone can get in.03 Sept 2024HANSARDCoronavirus: UK DeathsMy Lords, we have not heard from the Green Benches yet.29 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we resume the debate on the gracious Speech, I thought it would be helpful to the House to remind all Back-Bench speakers that the advisory time for today’s…25 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we resume the debate on the gracious Speech, I thought it would be helpful to the House to remind all Back-Bench speakers that the advisory time for today’s…24 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, before we adjourn, I congratulate my noble friend on a wonderful maiden speech. We look forward to hearing from him many more times—as he is a Home Office Minister, we…24 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we resume the debate on the gracious Speech, I thought it would be helpful for the House to remind all Back-Bench speakers that the advisory speaking time for…23 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, this is a convenient point to pause the debate on the gracious Speech, which will not be resumed before 7 pm, to allow the Leader of the House to repeat a Statement from…23 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI thought that the manifesto proposal was to ensure participation, not to increase participation.22 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, today we have the first Oral Questions of this new Parliament. As I have said many times from the Opposition Dispatch Box, it is called “Question Time” for a reason. The…22 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we resume the debate on the King’s Speech, I thought it would be helpful to the House to remind all Back-Bench speakers that the advisory speaking time today is…22 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)My Lords, before we carry on with the debate, I remind colleagues that the advisory speaking time is five minutes. When noble Lords get to four minutes, they should begin to make…22 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we resume the debate on the Motion for an humble Address, I thought it would be helpful to the House to remind all Back-Bench speakers that the advisory speaking…19 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, for the convenience of the House, I will make a statement about upcoming recess dates, sitting Fridays, Oral Questions and today’s business. I will save noble Lords’…18 Jul 2024HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI thank my noble friend for that question. I am sure we can find time to debate those important issues, but I cannot give him a time at the moment, from the Dispatch Box.18 Jul 2024HANSARDOaths and AffirmationsMy Lords, for the benefit of the House, I should like to set out how the procedure will be run today. Yesterday, the process for oath-taking was really successful. I thank all…10 Jul 2024HANSARDOaths and AffirmationsMy Lords, before the House proceeds to oath-taking, I thought it would be helpful to set out how the process will work. As is customary, after I have finished, the Lord Speaker,…09 Jul 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillCan the Minister confirm that there is nothing in this Bill on forfeiture or ground rents, as had been promised?24 May 2024HANSARDBuilding Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.24 May 2024HANSARDBuilding Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) BillMy Lords, I beg to move that this Bill do now pass. In doing so, can I make a few brief remarks? I thank the Minister and the officials at His Majesty’s Treasury. I remember…24 May 2024HANSARDLeasehold and Freehold Reform BillMy Lords, I first make a number of declarations: I am a non-executive director of MHS Homes; chair of the Heart of Medway housing association; and a vice-president of the Local…24 May 2024