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HANSARDArrangement of BusinessIf it helps the noble Lord, I will make sure that we are here at 4.30 pm.25 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I have it in command from Her Majesty the Queen to acquaint the House that Her Majesty, having been informed of the purport of the Bill, has consented to place her…20 Mar 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI rise on that good point and I thank my noble friend for his confidence. In fact, I have gone as far as I am able in committing the Government and this House to their work…18 Mar 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, we had an impromptu exchange on Thursday last week after Questions, during which I was asked to return to the House today to set out the Government’s position on the…18 Mar 2019HANSARDAdjournmentI think I hinted that I would consider the business of the debate on the Spring Statement, and I am certainly prepared to do so. I cannot make a Statement as to what will be…14 Mar 2019HANSARDAdjournmentMy Lords, I shall ask the noble Lord to withdraw his Motion. We have seen the events of recent days in the House of Commons and it is likely that there will be further votes this…14 Mar 2019HANSARDAdjournmentA number of suggestions have been made. The truth is that during the course of today, both this afternoon and this evening, it is likely that a number of decisions will be made in…14 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I thought it might be convenient for me to say a word about today’s business. We will repeat the Attorney-General’s Statement after the Report stage of the Healthcare…12 Mar 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI do not know.12 Mar 2019HANSARDFurther Developments in Discussions with the European Union under Article 50 of the Treaty on European UnionMy Lords, I think the noble Lord is perhaps testing the patience of the House by his constant interruptions. The noble and learned Lord had indeed sat down. I do not think that it…11 Mar 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessIt has none at all to the matter we are discussing. My noble friend the Lord Privy Seal will move a business Motion to follow what I have just said.04 Feb 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I should like to make a short business statement about our sittings in February. Noble Lords on all sides of the House will have noticed that, last Thursday, the Leader…04 Feb 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessNoble Lords are not obliged to claim their expenses but, should they wish to do so, they can. I think this House offers the taxpayer very good value for money, and I am not at all…04 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillKeep it going.30 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: SecurityOrder. The House will hear from my noble friend Lord Cormack.29 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, in the absence of my noble friend, I beg to move the Motion standing in her name on the Order Paper.24 Jan 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI confirm what the noble Baroness has said. This is a House of Peers; we are all equal. There are two Benches which by tradition have been taken for privy counsellors, but they…24 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillIn the absence of my noble friend, I wish to move the Motion standing her name on the Order Paper—I have been wrong-footed by all that is going on.24 Jan 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, noble Lords who have been assiduous in looking at the Forthcoming Business will see that there are some dates regarding the Easter Recess. In the first sitting week…23 Jan 2019HANSARDArrangement of BusinessI appreciate that question. I understand why the noble Baroness has asked it, but I need to be certain of government business in the middle of February. If you read what I said,…23 Jan 2019