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HANSARDGibraltar-Spain Border ChecksI thank my noble friend. I am sure the whole House will be reassured by the Statement that the Minister has made, particularly as regards the double lock, which as I understand it…15 Oct 2024HANSARDBritish Indian Ocean Territory: NegotiationsMy Lords, to cut to the chase, the Government took the only sensible strategic path as regards this decision. To do otherwise, especially in view of the covetous eyes referred to…09 Oct 2024HANSARDViolent DisorderMy Lords, I welcome my former colleague to the Dispatch Box again, though in a different Chamber. First, I congratulate the Government on their response to those who used violence…03 Sept 2024HANSARDCovid-19 InquiryMy Lords, unusually, I will not attempt a critical analysis of the last Government’s conduct of Covid. That is not due to a sudden surge of empathy; it is sufficient to describe…03 Sept 2024HANSARDPatrick FinucaneMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend to her position; I also welcome the Statement and the engagement of the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. This has been a long-running…30 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechThat an humble Address be presented to His Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…25 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechThat an humble Address be presented to His Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…24 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechThat an humble Address be presented to His Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…23 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s Speech (4th Day)That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…22 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechThat an humble Address be presented to His Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…19 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechThat an humble Address be presented to His Majesty as follows: “Most Gracious Sovereign—We, Your Majesty’s most dutiful and loyal subjects, the Lords Spiritual and Temporal in…18 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, it is an honour and a privilege to be asked to deliver this speech. It is also a pleasure, since I am joined by my noble friend Lady Hazarika as seconder to this speech.…17 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechBut I know that my noble friend Lady Smith is up to the task because, in my view, what Churchill said of military leadership also applies in politics: “Without the title deeds of…17 Jul 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Compensation SchemeMy Lords, as a former Secretary of State for Health, I associate myself completely with the expressions of regret and apology issued by the Prime Minister, the leader of the…22 May 2024HANSARDArmed Forces: Land War ReadinessMy Lords, the Minister said that the RAF is stronger than ever before. Is he aware that 80 years ago, on D-day, 1,000 C-47s carried our paratroopers to the coast of France? In a…20 May 2024HANSARDCouncillors: Publication of AddressesMy Lords, the Minister was kind enough to say that this was such an important issue that “Anything … we can do … we will do”. May I make a simple suggestion? At present, the…08 May 2024HANSARDUniversities: Sensitive ResearchMy Lords, I am sure that all of us agree with the noble Lord, Lord Young, that we need to protect scientific development from malign actors. But is there not a real problem…30 Apr 2024HANSARDNHS: Long-term SustainabilityMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Ramsey and I thank the noble Lord, Lord Patel, not only for securing the debate but for his sweeping overview of the coming years. I…18 Apr 2024HANSARDCabinet ManualMy Lords, the Minister has been good enough to tell us three times that the reason for this prolonged delay in publication is that the Government are “considering options”. Apart…25 Mar 2024HANSARDChildren’s Cancer ServicesMy Lords, the Minister will be aware by now that there is considerable doubt, controversy and concern around this decision. He has said—and we all take it in good faith—that the…20 Mar 2024