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HANSARDGreat Western Railway: InfrastructureMy Lords, it is the turn of the Labour Benches, and then we will come to the Conservative Benches.21 Jan 2026HANSARDViolence Against Women and Girls StrategyIt is the turn of the Cross Benches.21 Jan 2026HANSARDCrown Estate (Wales) Bill [HL]My 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 Crown Estate (Wales) Bill, has…20 Jan 2026HANSARDHigh Temperature Gas-Cooled ReactorsMy Lords, it is the turn of the Labour Benches.19 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, before we start further consideration in Committee of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, I wish to make a short statement. I emailed all Peers on Wednesday…16 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI have huge respect for the noble Lord and other colleagues who serve in this House from all parts of our United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland and Scotland. I accept his…16 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI thank the noble Lord for his point. I genuinely understand that; I am very conscious of that. I do not wish to cause any Member who is Jewish, or of any other faith, distress,…16 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI am very happy to discuss that further with the noble Baroness next week and with the usual channels, but up to now, of course, PMBs have been dealt with on Fridays. I think all…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillAs I said earlier, it is absolutely fine to break mid-group on these amendments.16 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI thank the noble Lord for those very kind comments. Again, I say that, although this is difficult, I have only ever had courtesy and warm discussions from colleagues around the…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, to help the Committee, I will interject to say that it has just gone 5 pm. Basically, we have two options. Both involve us finishing at 5.30 pm. We can either carry on…16 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI thank the noble Baroness for her very kind comments, which are much appreciated. We are a self-regulating House. We have a Companion ; we do not have fixed rules, but we have…16 Jan 2026HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI agree with the noble Lord, Lord Blencathra, who is obviously an experienced Member of this House. Ideally, when we are discussing any legislation, it is better to conclude a…16 Jan 2026HANSARDLarge-scale Waste CrimeWe will hear from the Lib Dems next, then from my noble friend.14 Jan 2026HANSARDMeat LabellingIt is the turn of the Labour Benches.13 Jan 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI am conscious that we agreed 11 pm with the House staff. If it is going to be quick, then that is fine. But we do not want to be sitting here later, because it is not fair on the…13 Jan 2026HANSARDHeritage Craft and Building SectorIt is the turn of the Labour Benches.12 Jan 2026HANSARDIran: ProtestsWe will hear from the Lib Dem Benches next.12 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I have it in command from His Majesty the King to acquaint the House that His Majesty, having been informed of the Report of the Diego Garcia Military Base and British…12 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThe Opposition have put their amendment to the House and it has been carried. They are now going to vote against the Motion that they have just won on. I do not understand that at…12 Jan 2026