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HANSARDSchools: Cadet Expansion ProgrammeMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Lingfield, for initiating this timely debate, and I commend him for his excellent speech. I was unable to join the cadet force in Northern…18 Jun 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Historical Institutional Abuse InquiryMy Lords, the victims of these crimes and their relatives are grieving. The grief is deep. They simply cannot understand why the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Karen…13 Jun 2019HANSARDLord Mayor’s Show: TaiwanMy Lords, I declare an interest as vice-chair of the British-Taiwanese All-Party Parliamentary Group. On 31 March, two J-11 fighter jets of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army…01 May 2019HANSARDTrade BillAfter Clause 13, Amendment 8, the noble Lord, Lord Stevenson of Bara—20 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I find it interesting that I am addressing your Lordships this evening from these Benches.19 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillI support the two amendments in my name and the name of my noble friend Lord Empey. I have said this several times over the last two years and will continue to say it, but it is a…19 Mar 2019HANSARDCycling: Licences and InsuranceMy Lords, your Lordships and others who cross Millbank to this House, especially between the hours of 5 pm and 6 pm, will know that the number of cyclists who breach the zebra…18 Mar 2019HANSARDEnvironment, Food and Rural Affairs (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, there is a Division in the Chamber. The Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes.13 Mar 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, if there is a Division in the House, the Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes.13 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I will speak briefly with what is, I hope, a simple message, one which has been expressed many times but needs to be repeated. The Explanatory Notes for the legislation…12 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Regional Rates and Energy) (No. 2) BillOn a point of information, I have seen two Northern Ireland flags recently.12 Mar 2019HANSARDAviation: Boeing 737 MAX 8 JetsMy Lords, it is most unusual for two aeroplanes of the same model to crash within such a short period. Surely it would be prudent for the operation of these aircraft to be…11 Mar 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, that concludes the Committee’s proceedings on the Bill.12 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and resume after 10 minutes.12 Feb 2019HANSARDNHS Long Term PlanMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Hunt of Kings Heath, for providing the House with the opportunity to debate the NHS. The Motion refers to parity of esteem. But, in the…31 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, if there is a Division in the Chamber while we are sitting, the Committee will adjourn as soon as the Division Bells are rung and will resume after 10 minutes. Amendment…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Stability of the UnionMy Lords, I also congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Lisvane, on securing this most timely of debates. He brings a depth of knowledge to your Lordships’ House and is also a fellow…17 Jan 2019HANSARD Grand CommitteeMy Lords, if there is a Division in the House, the Committee will adjourn for 10 minutes.10 Jan 2019