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HANSARDScammersI thank the Minister for his response. Unfortunately, I have in the past had to assist some who have been victims of such vile crimes, having been scammed out of considerable sums…15 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ElectionsMy Lords, it is well known that the Secretary of State, beating his chest and saying, at one minute past midnight, that an election would be called, was endeavouring to blackmail…14 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I shall add a few remarks. The constitutional position of Northern Ireland within the United Kingdom is a very important issue for many people in Northern Ireland, and…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, I shall make a short comment on Amendment 40 proposed by the noble Baronesses, Lady Suttie and Lady Ritchie of Downpatrick. It says that “this section does not have…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillI thank the noble Baroness. That then begs the question: why is it not in her amendment? Why is it simply the consent of the Northern Ireland Assembly, which in fact removes it…07 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, this is the third day we have been debating the Northern Ireland protocol and I know Members may be tired or exhausted, but it seems from a unionist point of view that a…02 Nov 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillI thank the noble Lord for his intervention, but I want to develop the point on the Matthews case and the human rights. In the Matthews case, the party at fault was not the EU,…31 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, having listened to the debate thus far, I have again noticed that a number of noble Lords seem to be exercised about the DUP’s well-known opposition to the protocol. To…31 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, having listened to the debate thus far, I appreciate that DUP-bashing can be a popular exercise for some noble Lords, but I can tell them that we have a good, strong…11 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillI accept that the DUP has made it abundantly clear that it will not go into the Executive. Have no doubt about that; let the House hear it clearly. I will refer to the speech of…11 Oct 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]Amendment 18 in this group would amend the duty on public authorities to one of compliance with best practice Irish language standards from one of due regard. This proposal is not…22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]My Lords, once again we are dealing with an issue that was the responsibility of the Northern Ireland Assembly. Once again, the Government have taken it out of the hands of the…22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]My Lords, accepting the points made by the noble Lord, Lord Empey, I do not believe that there is only a perception of a difference; this legislation would actually make a…22 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]I listened very carefully to what the noble Lord had to say. When it comes to a spirit of generosity, it is with a spirit of generosity that the party I represent has been willing…22 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022I accept that we long for the devolved Administration to be set up in Northern Ireland, but we all know the reason why that is not happening at the moment. It is because of the…21 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022Not one unionist representative within Northern Ireland supports the protocol. If the noble Lord, Lord Cormack, knows one, perhaps he wants to tell us who they are, and I will…21 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022I commend the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, on her amendment. I can assure her that if it is pushed to a vote, I will be very happy to support it. I would like, however, to correct…21 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022But what he said was somewhat different—however, I want to move forward. I acknowledge that this is a very sensitive matter and different sides have deeply held views on it…21 Jun 2022HANSARDAbortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2022The noble Lord, Lord Cormack, has missed the point of the Belfast agreement. There must be a majority of unionists and a majority of nationalists. I am pointing out to the noble…21 Jun 2022HANSARDIdentity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [HL]My Lords, no one can deny that the Irish language has been weaponised by Sinn Féin and the SDLP. Those of us who live in the west of the Province are fully aware of that fact; it…07 Jun 2022