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HANSARDCovid-19My Lords, the Covid-19 pandemic has so far taken the lives of over 100,000 people. Businesses small and large have collapsed or are on their knees, 800,000 fewer people are in…28 Jan 2021HANSARDCoronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Working Parents and School ClosuresMy Lords, juggling childcare, home schooling and work is extremely challenging, with many facing the dilemma of choosing between home schooling their children or work, especially…18 Jan 2021HANSARDFree School Meals: Food ParcelsMy Lords, I commend the Government’s decision to provide lunches to school- children. However, sadly, due to the carelessness of caterers, there has been a great deal of variation…14 Jan 2021HANSARDCovid-19: VaccinationsMy Lords, the Government’s action plan for the rollout of the vaccine is commendable, with over 2.5 million doses given to date. One issue now appearing is that there are a good…13 Jan 2021HANSARDEconomic UpdateMy Lords, I welcome the Chancellor’s timely update on our economy and the large amount of support he has given to businesses across all sectors throughout the country. As we are…12 Jan 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Defamation Act 2013My Lords, it is now eight years since the defamation law was changed in England and Wales to bring about a fairer system, and it is nearly five years since the Stormont Executive…11 Jan 2021HANSARDEU-UK Trade and Cooperation AgreementMy Lords, I welcome the certainty and stability that the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement brings to businesses and individuals alike. The Government have achieved a truly…08 Jan 2021HANSARDEuropean Union (Future Relationship) BillMy Lords, I welcome the Prime Minister’s valiant efforts to secure a trade deal with our friends in the European Union ahead of 1 January. It is no mean feat to have accomplished…30 Dec 2020HANSARDCriminal Justice: Imprisonment for Public ProtectionMy Lords, what assessment have the Government made of the number of IPP prisoners who have mental health issues, especially recall prisoners? Were they suffering from mental…09 Dec 2020HANSARDStreaming Platforms: Age RatingsMy Lords, we have the 9 pm watershed, which provides parents and guardians with a good marker of the content and age-appropriateness of programmes. Now that more and more…08 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020My Lords, 2020 has been an unprecedented year, with many charities—[ Inaudible .]03 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020My Lords—[ Inaudible .] Just one minute, please.03 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020Yes, I am coming. It is just that—[ Inaudible .]03 Dec 2020HANSARDSpending Review 2020My Lords, 2020 has been— [ Inaudible .]03 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyMy Lords, long-term unemployment in Northern Ireland was higher than the rest of the UK before the pandemic struck. Now, with redundancies rising, especially in the manufacturing,…30 Nov 2020HANSARDAudiovisual Media Services (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, these regulations do not cover audio-visual media providers in certain circumstances and raise issues of jurisdiction, including a lack of jurisdiction for infringement…27 Nov 2020HANSARDComprehensive Economic Partnership (EUC Report)My Lords, I share the Government’s pleasure at signing the trade agreement between Japan and the UK, their first trade deal outside the EU. However, the agreement raises some…26 Nov 2020HANSARDWales: Customs SitesMy Lords, uncertainty about how Holyhead as a major gateway out of the European Union will operate raises concerns about jobs and livelihoods for local people. Can the Minister…25 Nov 2020HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeMy Lords, we are all aware that in situations such as this where a wrong has been committed, there can be a ripple effect and wider family members suffer as well. What is being…23 Nov 2020HANSARDLaw Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, we now have a plethora of legislation on which the protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland has an effect. Today’s regulations are some of the most important ones covered by…19 Nov 2020