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HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillLike other noble Lords, I wish to focus today not on the broader provisions of this Bill but on Part 5. Giving Ministers the power to break the law seems to me an astonishing…19 Oct 2020HANSARDAfghanistan: Locally Employed CiviliansDoes the Minister agree that the Government have a moral responsibility for locally employed civilians and their families who are endangered by their support for British…22 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: NHS Long-term PlanMy Lords, despite additional Covid funding, many NHS trusts are having to cut back on crucial capital investment programmes because of increased financial pressure. For example,…15 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Orchestras and Cultural VenuesMy Lords, the Minister may be aware of the excellent initiative by Wigmore Hall, which in conjunction with Radio 3 streamed and broadcast live concerts throughout June, providing…01 Jul 2020HANSARDAccess to Palliative Care and Treatment of Children Bill [HL]My Lords, I support the Bill and I thank my noble friend Lady Finlay for her persistence in seeking improvements to this crucial but neglected area of care. My father spent his…07 Feb 2020HANSARDNHS: TargetsMy Lords, much of the context for this debate is set by the targets that NHS England has laid down for the delivery of its services. There has been much discussion of the…06 Feb 2020HANSARDFootball: RacismMy Lords, does the Minister not agree that this is not just about football or one country? We are seeing a growth of extremist views and ideologies across our societies that harm…15 Oct 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 6) BillMy Lords, I rise in the hope that some EU constitutional law expert may assist me. My understanding was that until the end of the Article 50 period we remain a full member of the…06 Sept 2019HANSARDNHS: Workforce Implementation PlanMy Lords, the Minister refers frequently to recruitment, but the more pressing need is the retention of trained and experienced personnel. The long-term plan has some measures…05 Feb 2019HANSARDNHS Long Term PlanMy Lords, I refer the House to my interests in the register and to the fact that I have family connections with the NHS. In the three minutes allotted to us in this important…31 Jan 2019