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HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, I am glad to have that endorsement of Mr Frost from the other side of the river to the previous noble Lord. Her Majesty is the fount of all honour, but I fear that if my…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, again, I do not agree with the characterisation of the presumed danger. The Prime Minister is responsible for the integrated review, as chair of the National Security…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, this Government, who have a great public mandate, want to carry the widest possible support and, indeed, increase their support across this nation. I welcome the support…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, I pay tribute to the noble Lord, who was, as he told us, the first National Security Adviser. Each of those, although coming from a diplomatic background, has had…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, there were a number of questions there; I am not sure I remembered them all by the end. The post of National Security Adviser has only existed since 2010 and it is an…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, I do not believe that a single appointment constitutes the politicisation of the Civil Service, for which Her Majesty’s Government have a very high regard. Reform of…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, the Prime Minister has recommended David Frost for a life peerage. Her Majesty the Queen has graciously approved the recommendation. He will be introduced to the House…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostI strongly agree with what my noble friend has said. Mr Frost has shown remarkable skill in negotiations so far, and I am sure will continue to do so. He will be a vital and…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, I do agree and I am very grateful, as I am sure Mr Frost will be, for what my noble friend said. It is striking that, right across the House, among those with different…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, I do not agree that there will be a difficulty. The announcement suggests that Mr Frost will take up his appointment around the end of August, and, as the noble Lord…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostNo, my Lords. Mr Frost has extensive diplomatic experience, and the previous four incumbents as National Security Adviser also emerged from a diplomatic career.30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, I repeat what I said about speaking truth unto power. I assure the noble Baroness that Mr Frost will be supported by the normal substructure of government, which…30 Jun 2020HANSARDDavid FrostMy Lords, the noble Lord slightly lost my sympathy in the last few words of his question. I welcome his endorsement of Mr Frost’s qualities—I cannot judge how many he learned from…30 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding VenuesMy Lords, I said that the Government have no time for primary legislation on this matter, and that is the position. As for private commercial arrangements between citizens and…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding VenuesNo, my Lords. The current rules on marriage are set in primary legislation. This has not been changed and the Government have no plans to change it.24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding VenuesMy Lords, again, I understand the point. I do not want to add to my reputation for eccentricity by admitting that my wife and I delayed our marriage because the late Lord…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding VenuesMy Lords, the announcement the Prime Minister made is fully guided by scientific advice, and I do not accept what the noble Baroness said. I remind her that this was an…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding VenuesI would say to my noble friend that we have only just moved into a new phase, which people are welcoming, in which marriages can actually take place. For a number of months,…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding VenuesMy Lords, the Government have announced important measures to assist the hospitality industry from July and to enable weddings. I remind the noble Earl that we are still in a…24 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Wedding VenuesMy Lords, my noble friend raises an important practical point. The 28-day waiting period before weddings is set in primary legislation and has not changed, but if there are…24 Jun 2020