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HANSARDExtension of Franchise (House of Lords) Bill [HL]I want to put this point to the Minister, and I would like him to answer it if he would. Does he at least accept the fundamental principle that there is something wrong when…19 Jul 2019HANSARDLitter StrategyDoes my noble friend agree that it is a somewhat strange paradox that, at a time of growing and wide concern—quite rightly—about safeguarding the environment, there seems to be an…15 Jul 2019HANSARDLitter StrategyTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made on implementing their Litter Strategy for England , published on 10 April 2017.15 Jul 2019HANSARDHolocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillMy Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee.…12 Jun 2019HANSARDFree TV Licences for Over-75sMy Lords, will my noble friend take time today to look at the Hansard of 21 January this year and read the speech of the noble Lord, Lord Lipsey, who cited the Social Metrics…11 Jun 2019HANSARDHolocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillMy Lords, I begin by thanking all noble Lords who are taking part in this Second Reading debate. The Bill may be short and simple, but it is important because it deals with the…09 May 2019HANSARDHolocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillMy Lords, this has been a remarkable debate. The Bill is very timely. The debate has been relatively short, but it has brought forward remarkable speeches of knowledge, expertise…09 May 2019HANSARDHolocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.09 May 2019HANSARDSchools: Modern LanguagesI share my noble friend’s concern. The latest survey I have seen shows that half the schools in England and Wales have dropped A-level courses in modern languages. Part of the…09 Apr 2019HANSARDSchools: Modern LanguagesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in ensuring that more pupils study modern languages in primary and secondary schools.09 Apr 2019HANSARDFurther Developments in Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionMy Lords, for most of the time I have strongly supported Conservative policy on Europe. I welcomed our entry into the common market under Mr Heath. I supported the development of…11 Mar 2019HANSARDEurotunnelMy Lords, does my noble friend agree that, while this payment to Eurotunnel is highly controversial, for most people in the country the most important point is for the Government…04 Mar 2019HANSARDAssisted SuicideMy Lords, does my noble and learned friend understand—I am sure he does—that, for people with a terminal illness who have no hope of recovery and are suffering great distress, the…14 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Further ReferendumThank you. When we had the referendum in 2016, everybody knew the result would be accepted. I have here just one example of what the late Lord Ashdown said on the eve of…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Further ReferendumMy Lords, I also am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Tyler, for having raised this issue. As he said, it is highly topical. Although the speeches today have been confined to the…17 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Further ReferendumNo; I said that we should accept the result of the referendum but that public confidence in the acceptance would be eroded. If we have a second referendum and the public believe…17 Jan 2019