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HANSARDFurther Developments in Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionThe noble Lord is being very honest about his position, and I respect that. Will he tell the House what question he would prefer to be put in the second referendum that he wishes…11 Mar 2019HANSARDNord Stream 2 PipelineMy Lords, I am delighted that the Government take this position. Last year, we saw solidarity between Europe, the United States and the West in general following the Novichok…28 Feb 2019HANSARDNord Stream 2 PipelineTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what representations they have made to the government of Germany about the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, following discussions at this year’s Munich…28 Feb 2019HANSARDFurther Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionI am sorry to interrupt my noble friend again. Has he seen the demonstration—unusually, by people supporting leave—outside the Palace of Westminster today, with placards saying,…27 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Outstanding CommitmentsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what agreement, if any, has been reached with the European Union concerning payment in the event of a no-deal Brexit of £39 billion for the United…06 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Outstanding CommitmentsMy Lords, I am sure everyone in the House will agree that we—be it as individuals or as a nation—should pay our debts. But I suspect that most of us would also agree that we…06 Feb 2019HANSARDFly-tippingMy Lords, I am delighted to hear the Minister endorse the Great British Spring Clean, but will he get Her Majesty’s Government to encourage every school to get involved in it, so…31 Jan 2019HANSARDGambling: ChildrenMy Lords, online advertising for gambling is relatively recent. Frankly, while I do not believe in banning things, this is feeding gambling addiction and many families are badly…15 Jan 2019HANSARDArmy: Divisional Manoeuvre and Deployment TrainingMy Lords, is there not one issue underlying both this Question and that from the noble Lord, Lord West? There are insufficient funds in the defence budget, and if we wish to live…08 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I broadly welcome this Bill, and we have already heard about some of the ways in which it could perhaps be improved. I welcome it on the ground that, apart from anything…07 Jan 2019