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HANSARDCoronavirusI do not think I can get much closer to the microphone without eating it. In the course of the pandemic, a significant number of contracts have been issued to private companies…16 Sept 2020HANSARDCoronavirusMy Lords, in the course of the pandemic, a significant number of contracts with private companies have been signed without tender and a number of these have been in areas such as…16 Sept 2020HANSARDScience Research Funding in Universities (Science and Technology Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure for me to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bottomley. I have been a follower of hers since we were under- graduates together and she said some very…09 Sept 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I am sorry, the unmute button did not work for a minute there. I want to make just a few comments. Several times in the course of the Bill, the comment has been made…27 Jul 2020HANSARDEU Coronavirus Vaccine ProgrammeMy Lords, I have read what the Government have written to the European Commission saying that involvement with the EU Covid-19 vaccine programme means we would be unable to pursue…13 Jul 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings on Public Transport) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, these regulations plainly do not go far enough. Two days ago, when intending to board a bus at Swiss Cottage, which is hardly a violence hotspot, I could see that almost…08 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeMy Lords, I join others in congratulating the Government on laying these regulations and in congratulating various people. I add my congratulations to the Minister because his…08 Jul 2020HANSARDKoreaMy Lords, the armistice agreement, which was signed by an American lieutenant-general, was of course signed on behalf of the United Nations Command. The period since then has been…30 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Transport: Face CoveringsMy Lords, I also support the use of face coverings, which I think is imperative, but I have heard a significant number of anecdotes of people who, using good common sense, have…25 Jun 2020HANSARDSchools: Return of StudentsMy Lords, can the Minister tell us how frequently she is meeting the organisations to which she referred in her—[ Inaudible. ]23 Jun 2020HANSARDPublic Health England Review: Covid-19 DisparitiesMy Lords, those of us throughout the world who have seen the savage murder of George Floyd will recognise the systemic evil of racism in society. Although I do not say that we are…08 Jun 2020HANSARDPrivate International Law (Implementation of Agreements) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am afraid I must start by disappointing the noble and learned Lord, Lord Garnier: I have not been discouraged from pursuing the point that a number of noble Lords have…03 Jun 2020HANSARDAdoption Support FundMy Lords, I have a similar interest to that of the right reverend Prelate to declare. I am blessed to be the father of an adopted and wholly remarkable young girl, who brings us…13 Feb 2020HANSARDSchools: Adopted ChildrenTo ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have for schools to improve the educational experience and attainment of adopted children, including those adopted from abroad.14 May 2019HANSARDSchools: Adopted ChildrenMy Lords, I am grateful to the House for the chance to raise a matter that is close to my heart. I start by declaring an interest: I have an adopted 10 year-old daughter, and…14 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: The Customs Challenge (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, it was a pleasure to serve on the sub-committee chaired so effectively by the noble Baroness, Lady Verma, whom I thank. After all these months of delay, waiting for the…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: Withdrawal Agreement and Political DeclarationMy Lords, at the start of this debate, the most reverend Primate the Archbishop of Canterbury expressed two objectives. The first was, rightly, that there should be proper regard…14 Jan 2019