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HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I shall base my remarks on the issue of trade and investment, with specific reference to Northern Ireland. In the executive summary accompanying the gracious Speech, Her…18 May 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, although I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s Statement, there is no doubt that resolute action to deal with this deeply offensive protocol must be taken. Firm and welcome…17 May 2022HANSARDThe Future of the Northern Ireland AssemblyMy Lords, rather than interfering in sensitive matters devolved to the Northern Ireland Assembly, does the Minister not accept that the Secretary of State would be better to use…30 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O FerriesMy Lords, surely letters from Ministers will not be sufficient to solve this problem. The deadline for workers to accept the terms put forward by P&O is fast approaching.…29 Mar 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I appreciate the lateness of the hour and, therefore, I want to make just a very few comments. Without apology, I believe in the sanctity of human life. I believe that…16 Mar 2022HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, no one should deny that the United Kingdom Government have been leading many Governments across the world in response to the crisis in Ukraine with a strong package of…02 Mar 2022HANSARDGovernment Contracts: Randox LaboratoriesMy Lords, I declare an interest in that Randox Laboratories is a major employer in a constituency that I represented for 10 years in the other House. It cannot be challenged that…21 Feb 2022HANSARDNorthern IrelandMy Lords, the Minister is surely aware that the Northern Ireland protocol is not consistent with the Belfast agreement, the principle of consent or Northern Ireland’s…07 Feb 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, there is a process that the noble and learned Lord, Lord Mackay, outlined tonight for how this issue could proceed. I believe we should bow to his legal and learned…26 Jan 2022HANSARDHealth and Care BillMy Lords, I rise to make just a short contribution. I listened carefully to the words of the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, for whom I have great personal respect. I watched him in…26 Jan 2022HANSARDFlags (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clear outline of the purpose of the legislation and his explanation of the provisions in it. It deals with some necessary amendments…25 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, on behalf of my colleagues, I express appreciation to the Minister for the courtesy and the engagement that we have had during the progress of the Bill. I agree with the…24 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, I thought it was interesting that in the previous debate Members from all sides stood up to demand that freedom of speech in this House be paramount. With freedom of…19 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillI have to say, this is not the noble Lord’s first occasion but, on previous occasions when he intervened in other debates that I have sat in, once again it was anti- DUP…19 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, may I simply say that the cross-community safeguards at the heart of the devolved settlement have been trashed by the protocol? The wilful and reckless decision by the…19 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, Northern Ireland has nearly 500 councillors, 18 MPs, 90 MLAs and Members of the House of Lords. We would need another tier of advisers. I listened carefully to what the…13 Dec 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord Caine, to his ministerial office and wish him well. I have no doubt concerning his unionist credentials and know that he will treat…29 Nov 2021HANSARDEU RelationsMy Lords, the protocol continues to damage the economy and political stability in Northern Ireland, but some Members in this House seem oblivious to that fact. Does the Minister…10 Nov 2021HANSARDAssisted Dying Bill [HL]My Lords, I appreciate that this is very sensitive subject. Life is an amazing and wonderful journey, but death is inevitable for us all. I believe, as the scripture said, that…22 Oct 2021HANSARDCovid-19: Plan BMy Lords, will the Minister ensure that before any change in government policy, whether it be plan B or any other changes, there will be proper consultation with the devolved…20 Oct 2021