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HANSARDCovid-19: ResponseMy Lords, does the Minister listen to the excellent BBC Radio 4 programme “More or Less”? If so, he may have heard the total demolition of the claim that 100,000 tests were being…19 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: International ResponseMy Lords, I draw attention to my entry in the register of interests. As we have heard, the current meeting of the World Health Assembly is focusing on strengthening global…18 May 2020HANSARDMotor Vehicles (Tests) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2020My Lords, it is unfortunate that after many years of encouraging the use of public transport and attempts to reduce traffic congestion and use of fuel, and to improve air quality,…13 May 2020HANSARDCensus (England and Wales) Order 2020My Lords, the current crisis is demonstrating the importance of having accurate information about our population and their needs in relation to the provision of health, education,…12 May 2020HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020I should like to come back to digital registration numbers. Would the noble Viscount be kind enough to formally approach the Electoral Commission to ask for its view, when it is…23 Mar 2020HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Electronic Communications and Amendment) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank the Minister and all those involved for a very thorough and helpful briefing about these regulations, which I think should not attract any great controversy. It…23 Mar 2020HANSARDLocal Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2020My Lords, this is the sort of order that I am sure will not attract any controversy. The provisions on how surnames appear on ballot papers are a simple matter of equal…23 Mar 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]My Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Robathan, makes a powerful case for fundamental reform of the House of Lords, which has been the objective of my party since at least 1911. But…13 Mar 2020HANSARDPolice and Crime Commissioner Elections (Amendment) OrderMy Lords, I welcome the noble Lord, Lord True, to his position as Minister. I am sure we will have some humorous debates. I am sure they will be lively and I fear that some of…26 Feb 2020HANSARDExtension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Sherbourne of Didsbury, whose forensic examination of the case was quite flawless. However, I shall argue that this should…07 Feb 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I very much enjoyed the entertaining contribution of the noble Lord, Lord Lamont, which he made immediately in response to the gracious Speech. He was himself gracious…08 Jan 2020HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Annual Canvass) (Amendment) Regulations 2019My Lords, these regulations are important, but they appear to be being put forward in some haste. I understand that they will be taken today without debate in the House of…31 Oct 2019HANSARDDrugs: MethadoneMy Lords, what consideration has been given to extending the Swiss model of heroin-assisted treatment, with addicts attending clinics under supervision and injecting safely, given…28 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am delighted to make the first contribution to this debate since the defeat of the Government’s programme Motion in the other place. It is a long time since the last…22 Oct 2019HANSARDHuman Medicines and Medical Devices (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I begin by declaring my interests as in the register. My work with the British Healthcare Trades Association has identified concerns among the manufacturers of medical…30 Sept 2019HANSARDBrexit: Advertising of Duty-Free ShoppingMy Lords, is not the concept of drawing attention to the possibility of buying cheap cigarettes totally counterproductive to the Government’s stated aim of making the country…30 Sept 2019HANSARDExtension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]My Lords, I very much enjoyed the account from the noble Lord, Lord Naseby, of recent very close election results. His message was that every vote matters—so, I think, it should.…19 Jul 2019HANSARDAsthmaMy Lords, I am grateful to the NHS for the fact that as a diabetic I do not pay prescription charges, but other people in England with long-term conditions have to pay such…03 Jul 2019HANSARDLung HealthMy Lords, 6.1 million people in this country still smoke. The NHS long-term plan is good at encouraging further measures to reduce the prevalence of smoking. At the same time, 50%…01 Jul 2019HANSARDAtrial FibrillationMy Lords, the noble Lord, Lord Black of Brentwood, is to be congratulated on securing this debate and on his personal tenacity in pursuing this issue through many other debates…07 May 2019