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HANSARDHuman Rights: ChinaMy Lords, I too congratulate the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of St Albans on securing this important and, indeed, most timely debate. I declare an interest as co-chair of…17 Nov 2022HANSARDRepublic of Ireland: British PassportsMy Lords, I too welcome the Minister to his place this evening. I am sure that we all wish him well in his new role. It is a pleasure to speak in this debate, which I congratulate…26 Oct 2022HANSARDEnergy Prices BillMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity to add a Northern Ireland perspective to our proceedings on this critically important legislation. The cost of living crisis continues to bite,…19 Oct 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol BillMy Lords, this is the first opportunity that I have had to address your Lordships’ House since the untimely death of my friend Lord Trimble. The noble Lord, Lord Godson, spoke at…11 Oct 2022HANSARDChinaMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord West, on securing this timely debate, in which I declare an interest as the proud co-chair of the British-Taiwanese All-Party…14 Jul 2022HANSARDThe Future of the Northern Ireland AssemblyMy Lords, I will be briefer. The inability of the Northern Ireland Executive to meet following the resignation of the First Minister has led to a major backlog of decision-making,…30 Mar 2022HANSARDShared Prosperity FundMy Lords, programmes backed by the European Social Fund have supported more than 77,000 people in Northern Ireland to overcome obstacles to social inclusion and unemployment. With…24 Mar 2022HANSARDP&O FerriesMy Lords, the great port city of Larne has suffered a devastating blow by the outrageous actions of P&O, with around 50 Northern Ireland workers losing their jobs, many of whom…22 Mar 2022HANSARDEconomic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) BillMy Lords, the scenes in Ukraine that the world has observed in our newspapers and on our television screens over the past two weeks—09 Mar 2022HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern IrelandMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Jay, on securing this short debate on an issue which, it appears, will continue to dominate Northern Irish politics for some time…03 Mar 2022HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, I too congratulate my noble friend Lady D’Souza on securing this debate at such a defining moment for global affairs. I also declare an interest as the co-chairman of…03 Mar 2022HANSARDIreland: Russian Naval Military ExercisesMy Lords, much has happened since the noble Lord’s original Question appeared on the Order Paper, and the situation in Ukraine continues to be grave. Russia’s announcement that it…23 Feb 2022HANSARDHunting TrophiesMy Lords, I note that the Defra consultation on this matter received over 44,000 responses, with 86% of respondents supporting the proposed ban. As the noble Lord, Lord Selkirk,…22 Feb 2022HANSARDE-scootersMy Lords, there is a growing problem with e-scooters being ridden in Northern Ireland illegally and erratically. They are permitted to be driven only on private land. A freedom of…08 Feb 2022HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, members are encouraged to leave some distance between themselves and others and to wear a face covering when not speaking. If there is a Division in the Chamber while we…27 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, I will confine my remarks to the amendments under discussion. As I did in Committee, I support the amendment standing in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Empey.…19 Jan 2022HANSARDPeatMy Lords, the Minister may be aware that DAERA has undertaken a consultation on the peatland strategy for Northern Ireland. While peatlands cover 11% of England’s land area, 24.6%…18 Jan 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillI rise to support the amendment standing in my name and that of my noble friend Lord Empey. In common with my noble friend, I was there on Good Friday 1998 when the Belfast…13 Dec 2021HANSARDAmbulance Response TimesMy Lords, the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service and its personnel hold a special place in the hearts of the people there because of their bravery, selflessness and…01 Dec 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) BillMy Lords, I will be brief and make just some general points about the Bill this evening. I, too, warmly welcome the Minister to the Dispatch Box and congratulate him on his…29 Nov 2021