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HANSARDIsrael/GazaMy Lords, less than two weeks ago, I commenced our party conference by reading Psalm 122.1 read the words: “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: They shall prosper that love thee.…24 Oct 2023HANSARDWindsor Framework (Retail Movement Scheme) Regulations 2023My Lords, at paragraph 7.10 the Explanatory Memorandum says: “The Windsor Framework establishes a new, sustainable and durable framework for GB-NI trade … This instrument is…18 Oct 2023HANSARDPostal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for outlining these regulations as she and the Government desire to present them. As we look closer at them, and upon further investigation, we know…19 Jul 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023For clarification, was education mentioned in the debate?28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023The noble Baroness makes her point very clearly. It is beyond challenge. The Labour Party does not permit its members to stand in Northern Ireland, so it could not have an elected…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023In reference to consultation, the court noted that “the consultation which did take place in the context of the Regulations was limited to the issue of abortion but did not deal…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023My Lords, I am sure that the Minister knows that some things will have to be repeated as he listens to this debate. Perhaps after the Members from Northern Ireland have spoken a…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023The noble Baroness will get the report; I have the speech here. In fact, I did not say that about primary schools. I said that, as far as England is concerned, it was for primary…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023Can I ask the Minister for some clarification? What debate on paragraph 86(d) was held in the other place? Was there a debate?28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I have sat through hour after hour of debate recently—in fact, sometimes until the early hours of the morning—in which the noble Baroness’s party in particular has demanded that…28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023Even if parents—28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I read out the judgment of the court, not a speech from me.28 Jun 2023HANSARDRelationships and Sexuality Education (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2023I am talking not about abortion but about education.28 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I join my noble friend Lord Dodds and the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, in supporting Amendments 114A and 114B in the names of my noble friends Lord Dodds, Lord Weir and…26 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I know my noble friend Lord Weir touched on this, but Amendment 3 requires the ICRIR to “have regard to the general interests of persons affected by Troubles-related…21 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, Amendment 61A stands in the name of my noble friends Lord Dodds, Lord Weir and Lord Morrow. The explanatory statement says: “This amendment would require an individual…21 Jun 2023HANSARDElections: Voter IDMy Lords, whenever photographic ID was introduced for elections in Northern Ireland, it was supported by all parties and all Members in both Houses of Parliament. Why should it be…13 Jun 2023HANSARDJustice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007 (Extension of Duration of Non-jury Trial Provisions) Order 2023My Lords, I thank the Minister for the manner in which he introduced the legislation. Not one of us from Northern Ireland would desire to have this legislation on the statute book…05 Jun 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Interim Arrangements) BillMy Lords, I too support the amendment in the name of my noble friends Lord Dodds and Lord Morrow. I also apologise for not being able to be present at Second Reading last…23 May 2023HANSARDOnline Safety BillMy Lords, I will speak to Amendment 4 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Fox of Buckley. At Second Reading, my noble friend Lord Morrow raised the point that the Bill needs…25 Apr 2023