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HANSARDCorruption in the United KingdomI apologise to the noble Lord; I will have to ask the relevant Minister what he meant by that. I have not read that particular statement, so I cannot help him. As I was saying,…13 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillMy Lords, the Government believe that a change to the Electronic Communications Code—the code—is necessary to protect the autonomy and integrity of our national security, law…12 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill12 Oct 2022HANSARDProduct Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure BillI thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this brief debate, particularly the noble Lord, Lord Bassam; I do not think I have ever had the words “astute”, “wise” and “owl” used in…12 Oct 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022To clarify—I think this does—the new search power applies UK-wide, but there are two separate codes. Does that make sense?11 Oct 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022That the Grand Committee do consider the Terrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022.11 Oct 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022Understood. The noble Lord asked me how it is determined who qualifies under the new code. To go back to the point I made in my opening remarks, in most cases the Parole Board…11 Oct 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022I am not sure about that either, but we will try. On the specific points that both noble Lords raised, to the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, we will be happy to provide a tracked…11 Oct 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022My Lords, first, I thank both noble Lords for their warm welcome; I hope that we continue to operate in total agreement.11 Oct 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022My Lords, I beg to move that the order, which was laid before this House on 18 July, be approved. Following the horrific terrorist attack at Fishmongers’ Hall in November 2019,…11 Oct 2022HANSARDTerrorism Act 2000 (Alterations to the Search Powers Code for England and Wales and Scotland) Order 2022As I understand it, it could be extended to Northern Ireland, but the Northern Ireland Office is, of course, responsible for the application of such things in Northern Ireland. I…11 Oct 2022HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, like many of your Lordships 1 was moved in ways I did not entirely expect by yesterday’s Front-Bench contributions and the contributions of many others, and by the fact…10 Sept 2022HANSARDFood Insecurity in Developing Countries due to Blockade of Ukrainian PortsMy Lords, that is a very long sentence.21 Jul 2022HANSARDAmbulance PressuresI am sorry but, with respect, is the noble Lord getting to his question?19 Jul 2022HANSARDChinaMy Lords, I join other noble Lords in thanking the noble Lord, Lord West of Spithead, for tabling this debate, and I thank all noble Lords for their insightful contributions.…14 Jul 2022HANSARDAmerican War of Independence: Semiquincentennial CommemorationsMy Lords, US planning for the 250th anniversary of independence is at the early stages so it is premature for HMG to start working on specific events. The closeness of our…14 Jul 2022HANSARDAmerican War of Independence: Semiquincentennial CommemorationsI think the noble Lord for that good point; I shall take it back as well.14 Jul 2022HANSARDAmerican War of Independence: Semiquincentennial CommemorationsI thank the noble Lord for his question, and also for a rare opportunity to use the word “semiquincentennial” in conversation. US planning for the 250th anniversary of…14 Jul 2022HANSARDAmerican War of Independence: Semiquincentennial CommemorationsMy Lords, I have read The Steel Bonnets , which is a very fine book, and I agree with his strong character remarks, which he phrased very artfully. I will certainly take the…14 Jul 2022HANSARDAmerican War of Independence: Semiquincentennial CommemorationsI thank my noble friend for his question—I think. I am not entirely sure how to answer that. I think we have all moved on over the last 250 years—or, I should say, over the last…14 Jul 2022