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HANSARDUniversal Credit BillFirst, in her absence, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Shawcross-Wolfson, on a very graceful maiden speech. I say to the noble Lord, Lord Elliott, that if he goes ahead…22 Jul 2025HANSARDTax IncreasesMy Lords, is it not the case that we have a serious long-term question here, beyond what the Chancellor will do in the next year? We have underlying pressures on defence and…10 Jul 2025HANSARDG7 and NATO SummitsMy Lords, I welcome what the Lord Privy Seal has said about Ukraine, the role of the Americans in Ukraine and—if I might add—the role of the British in keeping the Americans…01 Jul 2025HANSARDPlanning and Infrastructure BillMy Lords, this is a crucial Bill. It is a key enabler of this Government’s programme to get Britain building again, tackle the housing crisis, and build the infrastructure that…25 Jun 2025HANSARDEmployment Rights BillI came into this debate by chance, but it seems to me that this is part of a very undesirable development: an attack on the principle of equality, diversity and inclusion…03 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]My Lords, as a member of the Labour Benches, may I say that I actually support the Government’s position on this occasion? The reason is this. The noble Baroness, Lady Kidron,…02 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]It seems obvious that we have a technological revolution under way, and we have to consider how best we can protect the creative industries in that situation. It is a completely…02 Jun 2025HANSARDChannel Tunnel: International Rail StrategyMy Lords, I welcome what the Minister has said about encouraging greater traffic through the Channel Tunnel, but what can be done to convince the north of England, Scotland and…02 Jun 2025HANSARDData (Use and Access) Bill [HL]Well, I do not quite see how passing this amendment is going to solve the problem; let us put it like that.02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK-EU SummitMy Lords, will the noble Baroness accept the congratulations that she should convey to our Prime Minister on this very important step in rebuilding our relations with the European…21 May 2025HANSARDNational Debt: It’s Time for Tough Decisions (Economic Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I start by saying what an excellent and challenging report this is. It is exactly the kind of thing that the House of Lords exists to do and which political parties find…25 Apr 2025HANSARDEnergy PricesMy Lords, do we not depend on high-priced gas because we rely on it when the wind does not blow and the sun does not shine to make our renewables work? The answer therefore has to…26 Mar 2025HANSARDGreat British RailwaysMy Lords, I feel a bit nervous speaking in this debate, alongside a former Secretary of State who was a major contributor to the railway we have; the noble Lord, Lord Tunnicliffe,…13 Mar 2025HANSARDUS Steel and Aluminium TariffsDoes my noble friend agree that there is very little prospect of a comprehensive free trade agreement with the United States because of its stance on agricultural products, which…12 Mar 2025HANSARDUkraine (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, first, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, Lord De Mauley. I think it is an appropriate thing to do in a week when the House has been debating the hereditary Peers Bill. He…06 Mar 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: TradeI thank my noble friend for her Answer. Since I tabled this Question, we have had the Chancellor’s growth speech, which recommitted the Government to this reset of our relations.…30 Jan 2025HANSARDEuropean Union: TradeTo ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the European Commission on securing better trade terms with the European Union, including through a possible…30 Jan 2025HANSARDNew Hospital Programme ReviewMy Lords, will my noble friend the Minister and the ministerial team at health accept my congratulations that they have had the courage to come up with a realistic programme,…28 Jan 2025HANSARDAvanti West CoastMy Lords, I speak as another regular Avanti user. Has my noble friend noticed that, increasingly, the company seems to regard the northern point of its franchise as Preston,…27 Jan 2025HANSARDRules-based International OrderMy Lords, first, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Northover, on her excellent speech, which was extremely well argued and well constructed. I did not entirely agree with…16 Jan 2025