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HANSARDCovid-19: RestrictionsMy Lords, the Government work closely with the devolved Administrations and hope that the whole country will move forward together. That has been the advice, and the aspiration…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: RestrictionsMy Lords, I profoundly agree with the noble Baroness’s opening remark about the approach and the importance of staying in touch with all sources of expertise and advice. At…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: RestrictionsMy Lords, again I agree with the sentiments expressed by my noble friend. The Government are proceeding as fast as, and in the best way that, they can on every front, including…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: RestrictionsMy Lords, the guidance that is in place is advisory. We have no plans to make it mandatory for people aged 70 and over to follow advice beyond what is mandatory for all of us.…18 May 2020HANSARDCovid-19: RestrictionsMy Lords, I cannot give my noble friend a specific date. However, I underline not only that the matter is, as I stated, under continuous review but that Public Health England…18 May 2020HANSARDCensus (England and Wales) Order 2020My Lords, in moving this Motion, I declare an interest as a member of the Society of Genealogists. In fact, last night I looked at the 1891 census online, which illustrates that a…12 May 2020HANSARDCensus (England and Wales) Order 2020That the Virtual Proceedings do consider the draft Census (England and Wales) Order 2020.12 May 2020HANSARDCensus (England and Wales) Order 2020My Lords, it is customary to say that we have had a wide-ranging and excellent debate, and of course that is true, particularly on this occasion. It has been a fascinating debate…12 May 2020HANSARDBeyond Brexit (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I express my gratitude and admiration to my noble friend Lord Boswell, not only for his report but for his long service to his country and his very distinguished…12 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, the noble Baroness makes important points. We all need to be mindful of the need for this House to be representative widely of opinion and people across this nation.05 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookMy Lords, many noble Lords will be familiar with the purpose and provenance of this annual Motion and debate. Since 1999, in the days when we were members of the European Union,…05 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, I certainly agree with the point on scrutiny. The Government have made it very clear that they do not consider piecemeal reform of this House to be sensible. However, I…05 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookTo move that the Virtual Proceedings do consider Her Majesty’s Government’s assessment of the medium-term economic and fiscal position as set out in the latest Budget document and…05 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, again, I understand where the noble Baroness is coming from, but her questions go slightly wider than the Question before the House. On future arrangements on lockdown,…05 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, I think this is going wide of the Question, though the noble Lord might wish to reflect on the large number of Peers on his own Benches who were brought in under the…05 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, I understand what my noble friend is saying. For example, my noble and learned friend Lord Mackay of Clashfern makes an immense contribution, even though I think he only…05 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, I welcome scrutiny and think that it is vital for a democracy. Obviously, the arrangements made by the authorities of the House are beyond my remit; I am here to answer…05 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, I agree that transparency is vital in public affairs. I am not responsible for usual channels. I would be a wealthy man if I had a pound for every unattributable…05 May 2020HANSARDHouse of Lords: MembershipMy Lords, no.05 May 2020HANSARDBudget: Economic and Fiscal OutlookMy Lords, it is customary to say that a debate has been very wide-ranging; this certainly has been that. One thing that has come out of this outstanding debate—many who spoke put…05 May 2020