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12 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I have not yet spoken on the Bill, preferring to leave it to the experts —of whom there appears to be quite a lot on these Benches—but I want to speak in support of…16 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillDoes the noble Lord agree that the slogan, “Get Brexit Done” is completely wrong? What is happening on 31 January is that we will get Brexit started.16 Jan 2020HANSARDHong KongMy Lords, having heard what the doctor said about how medical personnel in Hong Kong deal with the injured—be they protesters, policemen, journalists or bystanders—it is surely…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillWill my noble friend make clear that it would still be open to a Government, after the election, to hold a confirmatory referendum?30 Oct 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I think the House knows that I was the person who piloted the Abortion Act 1967 through the other place. I begin by thanking the Government, and this Minister in…17 Jul 2019HANSARDHong Kong ProtestsDoes the Minister agree that it is unfortunate that the people who broke into the LegCo building and trashed it are actually playing into the hands of the Beijing Government, who…02 Jul 2019HANSARDFord in BridgendMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register as the president of the Jaguar Drivers’ Club in Britain. Ford is simply joining the queue after Jaguar Land Rover and…10 Jun 2019HANSARDWild SalmonDoes the noble Earl realise that, although much of the salmon farming in this country is owned by the Norwegians, they have started in Norway to breed salmon in tanks on land,…14 May 2019HANSARDLord Mayor’s Show: TaiwanDoes the Minister agree that this is simply the latest example of some rather senseless bullying by the People’s Republic of China of airlines, universities and others? What is…01 May 2019HANSARDChagos ArchipelagoMy Lords, the Minister has rightly said that this saga has dragged on for decades. In addition to considering the judgment, will the Government enter into discussions with the…26 Feb 2019HANSARDMotor Vehicles (International Circulation) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Order 2019I have come to show a proper interest in European matters.12 Feb 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, exactly three weeks ago today, as I was leaving the House to go home for the Christmas Recess, I passed three people sleeping in our entrance to the Underground station.…09 Jan 2019