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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, many people listening to this debate, including those listening outside, will hardly believe or understand how a simple Bill for the extension of two dates for the…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, in his introductory remarks the noble Lord, Lord Hain, talked about the Assembly. I say to him simply that he knows that there is one party that had three red lines…15 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillThe other House has voted upon these clauses and sent them to this House. That is what the majority was based upon: the clauses that were voted on in the other House. Why is this…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillYes, I am bringing my comments to a conclusion. My sermon concerned the consequences of choices. I suggest to this House that we have the power to make choices but we do not have…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, it is a privilege and I am humbled to follow the amazing speech of the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan. I certainly concur with many of her remarks. From the outset, let me…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillI acknowledge the noble Lord’s response, but Conor McGinn did make a statement, and it is a naive statement. What incentive is there for Sinn Féin to allow the Executive and the…10 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Trauma VictimsMy Lords, I am sure the Minister is aware of the long-standing campaign for justice and compensation by victims of Libyan-sponsored IRA terrorism in Northern Ireland and across…27 Jun 2019HANSARDVeterans: InvestigationsMy Lords, I know what it is to come from a family whose loved ones were brutally blown up and gunned down by the Provisional IRA. No one has been brought to justice to this day…16 May 2019HANSARDTrade in Animals and Related Products (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019I shall follow on from my noble friend. The Minister talked about the consultations between officials from Defra and the Irish Republic. Can he tell the House what consultations…13 May 2019HANSARDRelationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education and Health Education (England) Regulations 2019My Lords, I think everyone would agree that our young people are growing up in an increasingly complex world. Many are the voices that beckon our young people, whether they are…24 Apr 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018My Lords, I thank the Minister for his expression of sympathy for the families of Lauren, Morgan and Connor, the young people who tragically died in Cookstown. It is important…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillCan the Minister clarify the position on a question which I asked? Should the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee find that an injustice or inequality has been done, given…19 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillSurely the Minister needs to clarify. Can he not find a legal way to keep the tariffs as they are until the Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee has concluded its…19 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillI feel that some facts need to be stated. No one in the political establishment in Northern Ireland comes out with any glory whatever from the RHI scheme. I remind Members that…19 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hayward, for the manner in which brought forward his amendment, and the respect with which he has treated those who have different views on…01 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillI thank the noble Lord for that; it is the very point I was coming to. I said that there was another point in the questions of the noble Lord, Lord Hayward. It is a question not…01 Mar 2019HANSARDRelationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education, and Health EducationMy Lords, will the Minister confirm that the Government will firmly adhere to the promise made in the Statement, that they have retained the long-standing ability for parents to…25 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Northern Ireland BackstopMy Lords, will the Minister assure the House that any proposal put to the EU for replacing the backstop will protect the constitutional position of Northern Ireland within the…19 Feb 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillMy Lords, I acknowledge the sensitive nature of the issues we are debating. Over my years as a Christian minister, I have found that gracious words have the power to heal and that…01 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Stability of the UnionMy Lords, originally I did not intend to speak but quite a number of misleading statements concerning my party have been made during this debate and they should not go unanswered.…17 Jan 2019