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HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)Is that not a very mercantilist view?16 Mar 2020HANSARDCovid-19 UpdateMy Lords, could my noble friend clarify some of the stories about possible future steps that the Government might take, particularly regarding those over 70? There have been some…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)I do not disagree with everything the noble Lord has said in his formidable speech, but is there not one scenario that he has not covered? If there is a free trade agreement, will…16 Mar 2020HANSARDCoronavirusMy Lords, how many intensive care facilities are at upwards of 90% of utilisation and what can be done to increase the amount of facilities for people who need respiratory aid?…09 Mar 2020HANSARDNuclear Power StationsMy Lords, with regard to the reference by the noble Lord, Lord West, to 2035, is that not the year in which petrol and diesel vehicles will begin to be phased out? Is it not the…24 Feb 2020HANSARDMiddle East Peace PlanMy Lords, I share some of the reservations that have been expressed about the position that the Government have taken, but could I ask for clarification on two points? First, some…30 Jan 2020HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, the Government have a large number of initiatives with money behind them to deal with the problem of rough sleepers, including the rough sleepers initiative, the rough…23 Jan 2020HANSARDIran: Joint Comprehensive Plan of ActionMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of Members’ interests. I am the unremunerated chairman of the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce and, as my noble friend…14 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThat an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…09 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThat an Humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…08 Jan 2020HANSARDMiddle East: Security UpdateMy Lords, I refer to my entry in the register of Members’ interests as the unremunerated chairman of the British Iranian Chamber of Commerce. I agree with the noble Lord that…07 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThat an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…07 Jan 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThere were many remarkable results in the election. I spent my teenage years—as did my noble friend Lord Cormack—living in Grimsby, a town with dreadful social problems. I often…19 Dec 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is my great privilege on behalf of the whole House to thank Her Majesty for delivering the gracious Speech from the Throne this morning. It is the second time that…19 Dec 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThat an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…19 Dec 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, like all politicians, I am used to my words becoming out of date extremely quickly, but I do not think that I have ever been in a situation quite as awkward as this. I…19 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechThe noble Lord just referred to people referring to the EU as an empire. What was his reaction to Mr Verhofstadt saying to the Liberal Democrat party conference that the EU was…15 Oct 2019HANSARDSir Richard Henriques ReportMy Lords, I welcome the Henriques report on both the police force and the IOPC. I regret to have to make this point, but will my noble friend also comment on the role of Tom…08 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Divergence from EU StandardsDoes my noble friend agree that the freedom to diverge from European regulations is, as the Prime Minister said, one of the important reasons for leaving the EU, although this…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsMy Lords, I welcome this carefully crafted compromise and hope that it will receive serious consideration, because we need to secure a deal. Are not the noble Lord, Lord Hain, and…03 Oct 2019