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HANSARDCovid-19: Vaccine ProductionMy Lords, first, I congratulate the Government, through my noble friend, on the success of the UK vaccine rollout and the involvement with AstraZeneca, whose vaccine is widely…17 Jun 2021HANSARDSudden Adult Death SyndromeEvery time this syndrome strikes, it leaves a terrible situation for all those connected to the victims, including sometimes feelings of guilt that somehow in individual cases it…09 Jun 2021HANSARDHouse of Lords: Remote Participation and Hybrid SittingsMy Lords, on Tuesday 9 February 1988, the House of Commons agreed to set up a Select Committee and an experiment to allow the televising of its proceedings. As a fairly new MP, I…20 May 2021HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I first congratulate the noble Lords, Lord Coaker and Lord Morse, on their excellent maiden speeches. We should never have too many expectations of a Queen’s Speech, as…17 May 2021HANSARDZimbabwe: Human RightsMy Lords, alongside justifiable concerns about its human rights record, bearing in mind some recent disturbing reports of forced labour in Zimbabwe in the Marange diamond fields,…28 Apr 2021HANSARDAudiovisual Media Services (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, the regulations are obviously necessary. However, the powers cover only those platforms that fall within UK jurisdiction, as has already been said, and where it is…13 Apr 2021HANSARDRenewables Obligation (Amendment) Order 2021My Lords, before I address the subject of this debate, I pay tribute to my noble friend Lord Kamall and congratulate him on his maiden speech, which, typically, was informative,…23 Mar 2021HANSARDDrivers’ Hours and Tachographs (Temporary Exceptions) Regulations 2021My Lords, while it is inevitable that, in debating these regulations, one might legitimately feel that we have missed the bus, it would be more appropriate to apply the term déjà…18 Mar 2021HANSARDOffshore Gas RigsWe have already been reminded today of the United Kingdom’s hosting of COP 26 later this year, so will my noble friend join me in congratulating and further encouraging the…11 Mar 2021HANSARDNon-Domestic Rating (Designated Area) Regulations 2021My Lords, in most areas of government, when the political decisions for actions to be taken are made, the process boils down to one of money coming in and then that money being…24 Feb 2021HANSARDBank for International Settlements (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2021My Lords, I am pleased to take part in this short debate and to add my support to the initiative of the Bank of England and the Government in bringing the Bank for International…10 Feb 2021HANSARDNational Risk RegisterI congratulate the Government on their approach to maintaining the national risk register, but, following the recent severe flooding in Yorkshire and elsewhere, is my noble friend…03 Feb 2021HANSARDThe UK’s Relationship with the Pacific Alliance (International Relations Committee Report)My Lords, replicating and building on the 40 trade deals with over 70 countries that the UK enjoyed as a member of the EU was never going to be easy. But, to be fair to my right…01 Feb 2021HANSARDAgricultural Products, Food and Drink (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend for his presentation. Many of us in different capacities, as elected as well as unelected representatives, have fought for recognition…27 Jan 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I first declare my interest as a practising solicitor and as the president of the West Yorkshire branch of the Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmen’s Families Association. No…20 Jan 2021HANSARDConstruction Industry: Retention PaymentsMy Lords, although the consultation process was quite wide, only seven individuals contributed. Does my noble friend agree that, particularly at this time, any arbitrary or unfair…14 Jan 2021HANSARDEducation: Turing SchemeMy Lords, while I welcome anything that at least partially replicates the Erasmus and Erasmus+ schemes, which have been very successful, the absence of two-way exchanges with…05 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, I admit to feeling conflicted. As a pro-European and former MEP—I declare my interests as in the register—who had responsibility, actively and enthusiastically…30 Dec 2020HANSARDONS: UK Life ExpectancyMy Lords, can my noble friend give any real explanation as to why the UK is so low down on the OECD figures for average annual increases in life expectancy at birth? On the ONS…17 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020My Lords, the spending review refers a lot to investment: capital investment, public sector investment, investment in economic recovery and targeted investment. All this is…03 Dec 2020