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HANSARDErasmus-plus ProgrammeI thank the noble Baroness for her words of welcome. She is absolutely right to point out that it is important for universities, students and others to have some certainty about…25 Jun 2020HANSARDErasmus-plus ProgrammeMy noble and learned friend is absolutely right. As we have been unable to travel, the importance of exchange and being able to meet people from around the world is underlined.…25 Jun 2020HANSARDErasmus-plus ProgrammeMy Lords, I am not familiar with the figures that the noble Lord cites from Universities UK. I have seen that it points out that, of UK students who take part in mobility schemes,…25 Jun 2020HANSARDErasmus-plus ProgrammeThe noble Lord is absolutely right to point out that the fact that a number of non-EU countries want to participate in the Erasmus programme is a testament to its strengths and…25 Jun 2020HANSARDErasmus-plus ProgrammeMy Lords, international relations are of course a reserved matter for the UK Government, but the Government are committed to working closely with the devolved Administrations…25 Jun 2020HANSARDErasmus-plus ProgrammeMy Lords, I may have to disappoint but probably not surprise my noble friend when I say that I am not able to give a running commentary on the state of the negotiations. I draw…25 Jun 2020HANSARDErasmus-plus ProgrammeMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Coussins, is right to point out the wide range of activities covered by the Erasmus+ scheme. Of course, we are considering all those benefits in…25 Jun 2020HANSARDAir Traffic Management (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I gently remind all noble Lords that this is a time-limited debate. We would be grateful if noble Lords could stick to the four-minute speaking limit.17 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Human RightsMy Lords, given the large number of noble Lords who wish to speak in this time-limited debate, perhaps I may underline the importance of keeping remarks to no longer than a minute…04 Jun 2020HANSARDAutomatic Enrolment (Offshore Employment) (Amendment) Order 2020That the draft Orders and Regulations laid before the House on 16 March, 25 March, 30 April and 6 May be approved. Considered in Virtual Proceedings on 19 May , 20 May, 2 June and…04 Jun 2020HANSARDHong Kong: Human RightsMy Lords, I am sorry but we are running very tight.04 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI certainly agree with what the noble Lord said about the importance of a fast and reliable broadband connection. As we have all rightly noted, and as the current situation…02 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this lively and wide-ranging debate. A number of issues of a Second Reading type were raised, which is quite understandable given the…02 Jun 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillThe Government are certainly very ambitious regarding the provision of sufficiently fast broadband for everybody. As mooted earlier in the proceedings, the current situation, with…19 May 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, we have tried to strike a balance in the Bill so far between the requirements and the desires of providers and of course the rights of those owning property. At the…19 May 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillMy Lords, I think this might be a convenient moment to take a short break, so I propose that we now adjourn until 5.45 pm.19 May 2020HANSARDTelecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) BillI thank noble Lords for their brevity in outlining the purpose of this probing amendment. I shall try to be similarly brief in response. I certainly welcome the intention behind…19 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookThat this House approves, for the purposes of section 5 of the European Communities (Amendment) Act 1993, the Government’s assessment of the medium-term economic and fiscal…06 May 2020HANSARDGreater Manchester Combined Authority (Fire and Rescue Functions) (Amendment) Order 2020That the draft Order laid before the House on 9 March be approved. Considered in Virtual Proceedings on 5 May.06 May 2020HANSARDEmployment Allowance (Increase of Maximum Amount) Regulations 2020That the Regulations laid before the House on 12 March be approved. Considered in Virtual Proceedings on 5 May.06 May 2020