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HANSARDRetained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) BillMy Lords, I remind the noble Lord, who I listen to with great respect, that it is not the custom in this House to address remarks personally as “you” to an individual Minister who…23 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat, in the event of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill having arrived from the House of Commons, Standing Order 44 (No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day)…22 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, following the remarks of my noble friend, I beg to move.22 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I have not been in post for eternity. I repeat what I have already said with all due humility: I hear what the noble Lord says, but my noble friend the Captain of the…08 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 38(4) (so far as it relates to Thursdays) and (5) ( Arrangement of the Order Paper ) be suspended until the end of the session so far as is necessary to enable…08 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, in moving the Motion in my name on the Order Paper, I will update noble Lords on the approach agreed by the usual channels on the use of Thursdays in light of this…08 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI know that this is a matter of concern to your Lordships. My noble friend Lady Williams of Trafford and I acknowledge the strong feeling across the House on the need to progress…08 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI will not remind His Majesty the King of that. Recollections may vary, but I recall a two-year Session when the noble Lord was at the helm of the state and sitting in No. 10. It…08 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 73 (Affirmative Instruments) be dispensed with on Monday 6 February to enable a motion to approve the Energy Bills Support Scheme and Alternative Fuel Payment…06 Feb 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 44 (No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day) be dispensed with on Tuesday 7 February to enable the Northern Ireland Budget Bill to be taken through its…31 Jan 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseMy Lords, I venture to say that we have a Motion before us relating to the Northern Ireland Budget Bill. I think we have heard from these short interventions the divergent opinion…31 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaMy Lords, I beg to move that the House do now adjourn during pleasure so that we may hear the valedictory speech of Lord Soley.19 Jan 2023HANSARDThe Importance of the Relationship Between the United Kingdom and IndiaMy Lords, I thank Lord Soley for his speech. I remind the House that, although this is a time-limited debate, we were adjourned, so noble Lords need not find the advancement of…19 Jan 2023HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, Lord Soley retired from the House today. He served this House for 17 years and, prior to that, had a distinguished career in the House of Commons for more than two…19 Jan 2023HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 44 ( No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day ) be dispensed with on Wednesday 18 January to allow the Stamp Duty Land Tax (Temporary Relief) Bill to be…16 Jan 2023HANSARDDemocracy Denied (DPRRC Report)My Lords, on that last point, obviously I look forward to seeing the Hansard Society report in full when it comes out; it has been referred to by a number of noble Lords, and I…12 Jan 2023HANSARDTributesMy Lords, shortly before Christmas each year, the usual channels rightly and duly pay tribute to the staff of the House who have retired or passed away in the last 12 months.…20 Dec 2022HANSARDCabinet Manual: Revision (Constitution Committee Report)My Lords, it has been a fascinating debate. I am glad—well, not glad—that I gave the elbow to my noble friend Lady Neville-Rolfe. I was going to relieve her from doing two debates…16 Dec 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 44 ( No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day ) be dispensed with on Tuesday 20 December to allow the Finance Bill to be taken through its remaining…15 Dec 2022HANSARDIllegal ImmigrationMy Lords, I hope it is every part of the whole package that has been put together—the Prime Minister announced it as a package, in a measured way—from internal policing to the…14 Dec 2022