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HANSARDLord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address MotionMy Lords, is it the Government’s case that Lord Mandelson misled them to get the appointment? Can the Minister give us a couple of examples of what he said to fool the Prime…17 Mar 2026HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026I agree with the contributions from Northern Ireland. This order is discriminatory against Northern Ireland in favour of Scotland, and it will do considerable damage to consumers…12 Mar 2026HANSARDUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) BillMy Lords, I congratulate our maiden speech-makers today and join in the general welcome to them. I draw from the noble Lord, Lord Walker, a very wise remark when he reminded our…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceI thank the Minister for his support for our Armed Forces. Has this action, which relies to some extent on aircraft operating out of Diego Garcia, persuaded the Government that it…11 Mar 2026HANSARDForeign Direct InvestmentBanning investment in new diesel or petrol vehicles, putting on very high energy taxes and having very high energy prices are a massive turn off to large sectors of industry…10 Mar 2026HANSARDGibraltar TreatyWhat increases will there be in taxes, excise duties and handling charges? How much money will be sent to Spain for levelling up? What are the estimated costs of all the…03 Mar 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia and British Indian Ocean TerritoryWhy do the Government think the international courts can make us give Diego Garcia away to Mauritius when there are very clear defence opt-outs from their jurisdictions in the…26 Feb 2026HANSARDResetting the UK-EU Relationship (European Affairs Committee Report)I welcome the Government’s emphasis on growth and I look forward to future debates when we can exchange positive ideas on how to get more people into work, have better-paid jobs…26 Feb 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble AddressI welcome the Government’s decision to take this very seriously and to publish in tranches. Given that many days have now elapsed, will the Government publish a tranche tomorrow…24 Feb 2026HANSARDV-levelsFor V-levels to succeed, they need to be linked with a good opportunity to get a well-paid job. So what measures will the Government take urgently to tackle the unacceptably high…23 Feb 2026HANSARDBetter Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I am very conscious of the enormous privilege to be able to speak from these Benches in this magnificent room, in a Palace which represents the history and traditions of…12 Feb 2026HANSARDIllegal Migration Act: Northern IrelandWe voted in a referendum to end the rule of EU law throughout the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland. Given the muddle that the courts are creating, is not the only way…14 May 2024HANSARD International Health RegulationsWill the Minister then publish the amendments that the Government are seeking? He says, rightly, that he needs a very different treaty from the one that we see on offer. He needs…14 May 2024HANSARD Public ProcurementDoes the Minister think the regulations are duly simplified so that it is feasible for the self-employed and very small businesses to have access to contracts? Is there any…13 May 2024HANSARD Public ProcurementIs there not also a strong national security argument for procuring all defence items in Britain and creating a more competitive market at home to have honesty on prices?13 May 2024HANSARD Public ProcurementIt is difficult to come up with a good system that has the right balance, because the taxpayer’s interest is very much in favour of economies of scale and availability, while the…13 May 2024HANSARD Public ProcurementThere will be that bias. Sometimes it is right, and it is always understandable, but Ministers and, above all, the senior officials implementing this new policy will have to bear…13 May 2024HANSARD Public ProcurementI entirely agree. That is where the more transparent and simpler system will be very good, and we should give that a good trial. I am concerned about someone who is genuinely…13 May 2024HANSARD AgricultureI am pleased that the Minister and the Prime Minister are keen on promoting more home-grown food. As the transition occurs, what proportion of total subsidies paid will be for…13 May 2024HANSARDFinance (No. 2) BillCan the hon. Gentleman tell us why Scotland grows less quickly than England, despite having more public spending per head?08 May 2024