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HANSARDWellbeing of Future Generations Bill [HL]My Lords, as always I welcome the contribution from Her Majesty’s Opposition. The only demur I would have is that at the end we got back into referring to political parties. One…25 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Science and Technology CouncilMy Lords, I am very grateful for what the noble Lord has said and the general welcome he has given. I pay tribute to him for his own work. I can certainly assure him that, for…23 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Science and Technology CouncilMy Lords, the national science and technology council is to be a new Cabinet committee which will provide strategic direction on the use of science and technology as the tools to…23 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Science and Technology CouncilSolving that problem is a total challenge for every part of the broad science and investment infrastructure. It is far more likely that those problems can be resolved if the…23 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Science and Technology CouncilMy Lords, there is some truth in what the noble Lord has said, which is widely acknowledged; it is one of the many reasons why the Prime Minister has given such a strong personal…23 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Science and Technology CouncilMy Lords, on the noble Lord’s first question, I reiterate what I said in response to the initial Question: the intention is absolutely to work co-operatively. I believe, despite…23 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Science and Technology CouncilMy Lords, there are a whole range of bodies and organisations—the academic world, business, the scientific community, universities—and a whole range of people contributing to our…23 Jun 2021HANSARDNational Science and Technology CouncilMy Lords, I consider that a less than enthusiastic response to an initiative in respect of which I have welcomed the support of Her Majesty’s Official Opposition. The Prime…23 Jun 2021HANSARDStandards in Public Life ReportMy Lords, we are very grateful for the work undertaken by the noble Lord, Lord Evans, and his committee. It has published an interim report, and the Government will respond…17 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 13 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 15 June.17 Jun 2021HANSARDStandards in Public Life ReportMy Lords, some cases are sub judice, including one referred to earlier, while the case of Mr Cameron is subject to the current investigation—the Boardman review—so I do not take…17 Jun 2021HANSARDStandards in Public Life ReportMy noble friend gives good and wise advice to the House. Again, I am not going to comment on individual cases, particularly where there is challenge to an appointment, though I…17 Jun 2021HANSARDStandards in Public Life ReportMy Lords, that is a recommendation from the interim report. The question of graduated sanctions obviously reflects the position of successive Governments, to some degree. That was…17 Jun 2021HANSARDStandards in Public Life ReportMy Lords, again, the Ministerial Code is subject to transparency. As the noble Lord acknowledges, it is under the responsibility of the Prime Minister. The appointment of a new…17 Jun 2021HANSARDStandards in Public Life ReportMy Lords, I think that many will pay attention to my noble friend’s words, as ever. I will not comment on individuals but, as we set out last week, we expect all current and…17 Jun 2021HANSARDStandards in Public Life ReportMy Lords, again, I will not comment on individuals. We have discussed this before, and I maintain the view that the Prime Minister’s constitutional role means that he or she has…17 Jun 2021HANSARDStandards in Public Life ReportMy Lords, I have already indicated to the House that the Government will study very carefully the interim findings of this report. I underline what I say every time I come to this…17 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021I thank all noble Lords and noble Baronesses who have spoken for their general welcome for this measure. Some of it was slightly tempered, but in the docile environment of a…15 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Public Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021.15 Jun 2021HANSARDPublic Procurement (International Trade Agreements) (Amendment) Regulations 2021My Lords, this instrument will ensure domestic public procurement regulations give legal effect to the UK’s international procurement obligations, specifically those covered in…15 Jun 2021