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HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I will speak in support of Amendments 16 and 16A. We have already heard how understandably upset the people and the politicians of Northern Ireland are at not having…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 23 and I pay tribute to the noble Baroness for persevering despite her sore throat and inspiring those of us who support the amendment. I support it…15 Jul 2019HANSARDAnti-SemitismMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Berridge on securing this debate, and I draw the House’s attention to my entry in the register. Before today’s debate, I asked some…20 Jun 2019HANSARDResidential Construction and Housing SupplyMy Lords, I will confine my remarks to disability access, because without it housing supply simply cannot be regarded as sustainable. As the excellent report produced in 2016 by…24 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: Date of ExitTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they took to ensure that Parliamentarians were aware that the United Kingdom’s date of exit from the European Union could be changed by…08 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: Date of ExitMy Lords, I thank my noble friend for his reply. He will be aware of the growing sense of disbelief at the decision to collude with anti-Semitic Marxists to thwart the will of the…08 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseDoes my noble friend agree that the failure to consult his committee provides further evidence, if any were needed, that those who most protest their allegiance to parliamentary…04 Apr 2019HANSARDFurther Developments in Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionMy Lords, in just over a fortnight, government will become more accountable than it has been for more than 40 years for laws that affect the everyday lives of the British people.…11 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Parliamentary Approval of the Outcome of Negotiations with the European UnionMy Lords, I feel almost guilty for disturbing the mood of despondency, but I confess I am actually looking forward to 29 March. I am looking forward to bringing home…28 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, the Secretary of State for Exiting the EU said at the weekend: “For the sake of our democracy, we cannot let slip the prize of Brexit”. I agree, which is why, tomorrow,…14 Jan 2019