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HANSARDBrexit: TourismIs the Minister aware that KPMG forecasts that we will lose 1 million workers in the tourism industry over the next few years? In Llandudno—where I am from of course—there is…19 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration ProceduresMy Lords, I first declare my interest as president of Liberal Democrats for Seekers of Sanctuary. I quote from one not of my own party, David Lammy, who, in a speech last week in…14 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration ProceduresTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they will take to improve immigration procedures in the United Kingdom.14 Feb 2019HANSARDZimbabwe: Asylum SeekersMy Lords, is the Minister aware that the Foreign Office issues guidance about countries which are not safe for us to travel to, yet there are people deported to countries which we…13 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundMy Lords, will this policy affect Airbus or Vauxhall in north-east Wales? It will cause tremendous devastation of the economy in those areas. Does he really think that coming out…04 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Insulin SuppliesIs the Minister aware that 99% of the insulin used in the UK is manufactured in Denmark and Germany, and that 421,000 type 1 diabetic users of insulin are feeling quite anxious…24 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Insulin SuppliesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure a sufficient supply of insulin when the United Kingdom leaves the European Union.24 Jan 2019HANSARDHealth: Medicines ShortageCan the Minister tell us exactly what new steps are being taken by the Government to face any shortage of drugs?22 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresMy Lords, does the Minister accept that only we and the Republic of Ireland have no maximum timeframe for detention? Does she also accept what the United Nations action group on…14 Jan 2019HANSARDImmigration: Removal CentresTo ask Her Majesty’s Government how long the longest serving person currently detained in an immigration removal centre has been held in detention; and what is the longest time a…14 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: UK NationalsMy Lords, what happens to the status of people who are protected on 29 March by Dublin III when that protection comes to an end on 30 March?09 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, those who argue for this deal say that the people have voted and that we must honour that. The people voted two and a half years ago, when they were a different…09 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationThat is not my intention, of course, but I shall mention something in a moment that might go in that direction. As I said, we are denying young people their voice in this issue.…09 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationIf the noble Lord wants to organise another vote, he should do it.09 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrants: Channel CrossingsTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of France about ensuring that migrants crossing the English Channel are dealt with in a humane…08 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrants: Channel CrossingsThat was not the question.08 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrants: Channel CrossingsIs the Minister concerned that, on 29 March, we will depart from the European Union and, when we do, we will also go out of the Dublin III agreement? That means that no country…08 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Legislative TimetableMy Lords, is the Minister convinced that all this legislation can be carried through Parliament in the 40 working days we have left? How on earth will he manage that?07 Jan 2019