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HANSARDHomelessnessMy Lords, can my noble friend comment on the number of ex-service personnel who now find themselves homeless, whose numbers are thought to be particularly troubling?23 Jan 2020HANSARDNuclear WeaponsMy Lords, when will the first of the Dreadnought class missile-carrying submarines go to sea and when will they subsequently enter formal service?14 Jan 2020HANSARDD-day Landings Memorial: EducationMy Lords, cannot the Government make a specific contribution to the educational facilities of the memorial, to which my noble friend referred, particularly those aimed at younger…13 Jan 2020HANSARDPost Offices: Cash Withdrawal ServicesMy Lords, would it be possible for the Prime Minister to write to the chairman of Barclays Bank on this matter—perhaps with his signature at the bottom of the letter this time?22 Oct 2019HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend for that reply. Is it not the case that there was a new international convention on these matters quite recently—certainly since…08 Oct 2019HANSARDFalkland Islands: LandminesTo ask Her Majesty’s Government whether landmines laid in the Falkland Islands by the Argentinean forces in 1982 have been removed.08 Oct 2019HANSARDRailways: Newcastle and EdinburghBefore my noble friend authorises the additional services requested by the noble Lord, Lord Beith, and no doubt well justified, can she do anything about the existing services on…24 Jun 2019HANSARDPreparing Legislation for Parliament (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, I am delighted to contribute to this debate, particularly in relation to the second of these impressive reports, the Constitution Committee’s report on the delegation of…12 Jun 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords: Gender EqualityMy Lords, can I persuade the Minister to support my Private Member’s Bill, which arranges for hereditary peerages to go through the female line in certain circumstances?06 Jun 2019HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, was there ever any prospect of British Steel being selected to provide all the steel rails necessary for the HS2 project, and would that have made any difference?22 May 2019HANSARDDefence: British SteelMy Lords, does my noble friend anticipate any difference to the defence procurement rules following Brexit?30 Apr 2019HANSARDLitter: SchoolchildrenMy Lords, what can be done to stop people from spreading litter in the first place?11 Apr 2019HANSARDAir PollutionMy Lords, can the Minister say what steps are being taken to devise means by which older cars will cause less pollution, for example by catalytic converters, filters and other…08 Apr 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI apologise for not having been present for all of this consideration. I have to tell my noble friend Lord True that the Select Committee on statutory instruments of your…26 Mar 2019HANSARDDevolved AdministrationsMy Lords, will my noble friend and Her Majesty’s Government take particular care in drafting the necessary secondary legislation for the Brexit process, while having particular…25 Mar 2019HANSARDBrexit: Farming TariffsMy Lords, can my noble friend confirm the broad outline of the subsidy arrangements which will apply to the British agricultural industry following Brexit and the ending of EU…19 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]My Lords, I apologise for confusing the procedure. I simply wanted to say a few words before we get to the Marshalled List. The plain fact is that the noble Lord, Lord Grocott,…15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak for only a few moments. I support the amendment and very much hope that it will become part of this Bill if it reaches the statute book, which, naturally, I…15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]If it will satisfy the noble Lord, I am happy to declare that I am a hereditary Peer. A few moments ago, the noble Lord, Lord Grocott, described what he sees as the principal…15 Mar 2019HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) Bill [HL]No doubt, if there is another all-House by-election, the noble Lord will persuade them otherwise, particularly those in his own party. I will not detain your Lordships any longer…15 Mar 2019