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HANSARDCivil Service: PoliticisationMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Butler, on introducing what is a very important topic for debate. I hold him in the highest esteem. Indeed, when I first became a…28 Nov 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I will focus on economic growth and the need for investment to achieve this. Weekend reports suggest that the Government intend to cut business taxes in the Autumn…13 Nov 2023HANSARDLegacy of Northern Ireland’s PastMy Lords, it must be right in principle that every family bereaved in the conflict should have access to an effective investigation and meaningful process of justice, regardless…20 Jul 2021HANSARDInclusive SocietyMy Lords, I express many congratulations to my noble friend Lady Lister on this debate. Events test a country and this pandemic has revealed that we need to be far more resilient…14 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland and Great Britain: TradeMy Lords, the Government are in real danger of blundering around in Northern Ireland on these sensitive trade issues. The unionists feel, understandably, that putting a trade…25 Mar 2021 Bills sponsored (3)