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HANSARDLightweight Polyethylene Chest PlatesMy Lords, with reports that the new chest plate is potentially lethal for wearers, clearly it needs to be improved. Once that is achieved and the problems are corrected, can the…30 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Medical and Funeral ExpensesMy Lords, I declare my interests, as set out in the register. Knowing that more men than women have sadly died from Covid-19, could the Minister tell us how many Covid-19 widows…28 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions on Gatherings) (North of England) Regulations 2020My Lords, there is no doubt that we have already entered a phase of increased coronavirus infections and deaths. I am pleased that the Government have lost no time in bringing in…25 Sept 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Victims Payment SchemeMy Lords, the payments scheme was due to open in May this year, and it is now September. With the judge’s scathing ruling regarding the Executive’s delay of the scheme, and with…24 Sept 2020HANSARDBrexit: Refugee Protection and Asylum Policy (EUC Report)My Lords, our shared history with Europe is important on many levels, going back further than the start of the EU and even before the Common Market. We have a great shared history…22 Sept 2020HANSARDRetail Businesses: Financial SupportMy Lords, as the pandemic continues to progress and more restrictive measures to counteract it are being considered, what assessment have the Government made of the long-term…21 Sept 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020My Lords, I recognise the pressures facing the Government as we play catch-up with the virus, but these regulations were out of date even on the day they were being scrutinised in…18 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19 Secure MarshalsMy Lords, I support Covid-19 marshals helping with compliance with the new laws and regulations, as coronavirus is on the increase again. What steps are Her Majesty’s Government…15 Sept 2020HANSARDProfessional Qualifications and Services (Amendments and Miscellaneous Provisions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I am very sorry that my microphone was not on. This legislation is of great importance alongside measures such as the immigration Bill, which is vital to the smooth running of our…14 Sept 2020HANSARDElectric VehiclesMy Lords, as the use of electric vehicles increases, and with more charging points drawing from the national grid, what preparations have been made to ensure that there are no…10 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I shall focus on Amendment 31, spoken to by the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham and the noble Lord, Lord Alton of Liverpool. This is an important amendment…09 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Levelling-up AgendaMy Lords, with the levelling-up agenda appearing to focus on the red wall seats, how do the Government propose to ensure levelling up across the whole of the country, especially…08 Sept 2020HANSARDAid ImpactMy Lords, the Government have confirmed that the Independent Commission for Aid Impact will continue to scrutinise all aid spending across all government departments. However, I…03 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Self-isolation Payment SchemeMy Lords, there are many situations where citizens are being mandated to self-isolate or quarantine, such as specific workplaces or specific countries or, as we have seen at the…02 Sept 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020My Lords, this is a welcome move by the Government, as laid out by the Foreign Secretary in the other place. It is right that we target human rights abuses by preventing…29 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economic CostsMy Lords, bringing in quarantine measures for different countries, such as Spain on Sunday, without any warning has severe repercussions for those businesses and families…28 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, we are all aware that more than 45,000 people have died as a result of Covid-19, and the number is still rising. Is any statistical analysis by gender available, and how…27 Jul 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, it is to be welcomed that more businesses are opening, but more practical and financial help is needed for businesses to open at present or by the end of the furlough…24 Jul 2020HANSARDStudent LoansMy Lords, can the Minister say how the Government will be more transparent with student loans, so that students are better equipped to make informed decisions on their finances…23 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: UN Sustainable Development GoalsMy Lords, now that Covid-19 is affecting earning power, health and access to education worldwide, it is obvious that many girls in developing countries may not get a quality…22 Jul 2020