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HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I think this amendment shows the problem that we were discussing earlier with the groupings, because we have actually been discussing, along with this amendment,…03 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I look forward to reading Hansard , because I wrote down the word “reject”. If the noble Lord did not use it, I apologise profusely, but that is what I heard. My…03 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I associate myself with the comments of both the noble Lord, Lord Brennan, and my noble friend Lord Thurso. There is not, and never has been, the sort of link between…03 Mar 2025HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, because I agree with his starting point, which is that we find ourselves as a nation in a more perilous…03 Mar 2025HANSARDDefence and SecurityMy Lords, we welcome this Statement. From the outset of the brutal Russian invasion of Ukraine, there has been a consensus across Parliament that we must support the Ukrainian…26 Feb 2025HANSARDUK Border Strategy: Single Trade WindowMy Lords, I agree with the Minister’s analysis about the bad economic consequences of Brexit, with 12% lower GDP. Does he not agree that the only way that we can get rid of trade…25 Feb 2025HANSARDEU LawMy Lords, given that economic growth is the number one priority of His Majesty’s Government, does the noble Baroness agree that one way of promoting economic growth would be…28 Jan 2025HANSARDPlan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led GovernmentMy Lords, in my view, the targets—or possibly milestones—set out in the Statement are laudable, but I have severe doubts about the Government’s ability to meet them. Setting…12 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, I am looking forward to the maiden speech of the noble Lord, Lord Brady, and the valedictory speech of the noble Baroness, Lady Quin. The Bill before us is limited in…11 Dec 2024HANSARDG20 and COP 29 SummitsI begin by joining from these Benches the tributes to Lord Prescott. With colleagues, I send our condolences to John Prescott’s family and friends. I completely agree with the…25 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, politicians and political parties are often accused of being inconsistent and opportunistic. It is sometimes difficult to rebut such charges, but on House of Lords…12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformEven Reform—what arrogance that we think that, because we dislike a party, it does not deserve to be in your Lordships’ House. I would welcome the opportunity to have Reform in…12 Nov 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords: Behaviour and CourtesyMy Lords, having been in your Lordships’ House a long time, I do not think that the degree of shouting at Questions has become significantly worse than when I started. For me, in…14 Oct 2024HANSARDAnniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle EastMy Lords, I too thank the Leader for repeating the Statement. Today, we mark an extraordinarily sombre anniversary. The barbarism of the Hamas attack was almost beyond imagining,…08 Oct 2024HANSARDGrenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 ReportMy Lords, the central conclusion of this long-awaited report is blunt and devastating. Sir Martin finds that building safety has failed for decades in central government, local…09 Sept 2024HANSARDNATO and European Political Community MeetingsMy Lords, I too thank the noble Baroness for repeating the Statement and begin by saying that we share the Government’s sentiments in their tributes to President Biden. I welcome…23 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Reid, and the noble Baroness, Lady Hazarika, for moving and seconding the humble Address. Whenever the noble Lord, Lord Reid,…17 Jul 2024HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, as the House is aware, the noble Lord the Leader, when the words “Liberal Democrat” are mentioned, is normally at his most benevolent. I have found that, during the time…23 May 2024HANSARDFamily Reunion Visas: GazaMy Lords, can I revisit an answer that the Minister gave a moment ago? He said that Israel was not an occupying power in Gaza. My understanding, by looking at the FCDO website, is…24 Apr 2024HANSARDIran and IsraelMy Lords, I too thank the Leader of the House for repeating the Statement. I join the condolences that have been expressed to the family and friends of Lord Hoyle and Lord Rosser,…15 Apr 2024