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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, it is with some regret that I speak on this issue today. Indeed, I feel that this is the sort of debate that we should not have to have. I find myself in general…12 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillThere are many occasions on which I disagree with the noble Lord, Lord Kilclooney, but this is not one of them. I could not say it better myself. He has put it very eloquently,…01 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillThat would be equivalent to the DUP asking Sinn Féin to give assurances tomorrow that it will never again bring the Assembly to a standstill. We do not know what the circumstances…01 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillMaybe.01 Mar 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration etc) BillMy Lords, perhaps I may make a few brief comments. We have had quite a number of challenges from those who have already spoken on this issue. They recognise, I think, that the…01 Mar 2019 Bills sponsored (1)