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HANSARDChild Hunger in SchoolsIf I may, I will point out that we have heard only once from the Liberal Democrat Benches; others have been heard twice.22 Nov 2022HANSARDCounsellors of State Bill [HL]My Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have spoken in this short debate. There have been some very interesting contributions, and some with ambitions to range quite widely, even to…21 Nov 2022HANSARDCounsellors of State Bill [HL]Obviously, time has been allowed for the laying of amendments. I am grateful for that reminder to the House. Bill committed to a Committee of the Whole House.21 Nov 2022HANSARDCounsellors of State Bill [HL]That the Bill be now read a second time.21 Nov 2022HANSARDCounsellors of State Bill [HL]My Lords, I know that all noble Lords will be aware of His Majesty the King’s message to both Houses of Parliament and I am confident that there is a strong desire across your…21 Nov 2022HANSARDG20The noble Viscount makes a fair point. It is a fact, as is attested, that the G20 summit was interrupted by the unfortunate events in Poland. Certainly, both President Xi and the…17 Nov 2022HANSARDG20My Lords, of course, the advice of our security services, which are of unparalleled quality—I praise their ability and their deep patriotism—is taken extremely seriously by the…17 Nov 2022HANSARDG20My Lords, as the noble Baroness in her wisdom will know, concluding a war and bringing warring parties together is a very difficult and delicate matter, not all of which can be…17 Nov 2022HANSARDG20My noble friend makes some very important points. It is no secret that the Prime Minister considers this relationship to be extremely important, and my noble friend is quite right…17 Nov 2022HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat Standing Order 44 ( No two stages of a Bill to be taken on one day ) be dispensed with on Wednesday 23 November to enable the Counsellors of State Bill [HL] to be taken…17 Nov 2022HANSARDG20I am sorry, but I did say to the noble Baroness that I could not give a detailed readout of what went on in the personal conversation between President Biden and the Prime…17 Nov 2022HANSARDG20My Lords, with the leave of the House, I shall now repeat a Statement made in another place. “With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on the G20 summit in…17 Nov 2022HANSARDG20My Lords, a range of questions have been raised. I begin by expressing my sincere sense of gratitude, on behalf of the Government, to both noble Lords who have spoken for the…17 Nov 2022HANSARDG20I thank the noble Viscount for his contribution in sustaining and developing this vital relationship with India, which we have discussed and other noble Lords have referred to.…17 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP 27—that the United Kingdom was the first major economy to commit to a legally binding target of achieving net zero by 2050. That is the law of the land and we remain fully behind…15 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP 27Yes, my Lords, I agree. I am sorry if I have responded at too great a length, because there are other important matters before the House, but I thought that this case—the noble…15 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP 27Again, my Lords, the Government say—it is not always popular—that we are in the period of transition and we need to be flexible and adaptable. I am not commenting on any specific…15 Nov 2022HANSARDCOP 27My Lords, I am very grateful to the noble Baroness opposite and the noble Lord. Certainly, the slightly more favourable tone of the noble Baroness, who was trying hard not to…15 Nov 2022HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, I have told the House that the Bill will be published today. I suggest that your Lordships follow our good custom, which goes back centuries, of debating these matters…15 Nov 2022HANSARDCounsellors of StateThat an Humble Address be presented to His Majesty to return thanks to His Majesty for His most gracious message regarding the inclusion of Her Royal Highness the Princess Royal…15 Nov 2022