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HANSARDEU: NegotiationsMy Lords, I do not accept the noble Baroness’s adjectives or colourful language. Parliament has enacted that we should complete this by the end of the year. That is this…17 Mar 2020HANSARDEU: NegotiationsMy Lords, both sides remain fully committed to these negotiations. Discussions are about not whether but how to continue them.17 Mar 2020HANSARDEU: NegotiationsDid I mishear?17 Mar 2020HANSARDEU: NegotiationsMy Lords, the Government are giving the highest priority to the welfare of all citizens—and, indeed, those of friendly nations—in the coronavirus crisis. Given the latest…17 Mar 2020HANSARDEU: NegotiationsI would not share the opinion of the noble Lord.17 Mar 2020HANSARDEU: NegotiationsThe noble Lord makes a very interesting point. Of course, it does not in any way resile from the views of those countries about their membership of the European Union. It is not…17 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I rise to respond to what has been a typically incisive and insightful debate. I say to the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, that there is no reason to be concerned that she…16 Mar 2020HANSARDThe Future Relationship with the EU: The UK’s Approach to NegotiationsThat this House takes note of the Command Paper The Future R elationship with the EU: The UK ’ s Approach to Negotiations (CP 211).16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)Yes indeed, and on the customs agent point that the noble Baroness raised.16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, it is an unfortunate condition of democratic life that not everybody accepts the contention that is put forward by somebody on the other side. When I hear a plea being…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)All right—I shall accept the timetable. However, I maintain the point. In the middle of the Second World War, when Winston Churchill sent for Rab Butler—who my noble friend will…16 Mar 2020HANSARDWellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]My Lords, I start by testing the Hansard writers by saying that I suffer from a condition called prosopagnosia, which means that I do not recognise faces very easily. However, I…13 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeAh, yes, my Lords, I apologise to my noble friend. I cannot absolutely give that assurance. As he knows, Sir Alex Allan publishes an annual report on what he has done or looked…12 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeI will not ensure that Hansard records that remark from a seated position; I would not like to think that anyone would think that of me. With regard to reviewing the code, my…12 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeI am a Conservative of liberal mind, I am afraid—with a small “l”.12 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken, particularly the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, many of whose thoughtful remarks struck a chord not only with the House in general…12 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial Code: BreachesMy Lords, I will not speculate on how long the work, which has only just begun, will last. It is in everybody’s interest that it be performed as swiftly but also as thoroughly and…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial Code: BreachesMy Lords, I make no comment about any individual. My job is to see that the conduct of government is carried on appropriately. The noble Lord will know from his distinguished…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial Code: BreachesMy Lords, I will not follow my noble friend on all his comments. All I will say is that the Home Office has been charged with a vital job, from creating a points-based immigration…02 Mar 2020HANSARDMinisterial Code: BreachesMy Lords, I used the term “Home Secretary” because the person engaged is Home Secretary, but where allegations of breach of the Ministerial Code has been made against a Minister,…02 Mar 2020