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HANSARDCovid-19: Devolved AdministrationsMy noble friend makes an extraordinarily important point, and indeed it is something that is always emphasised by the Prime Minister and all the others who speak to the nation. A…27 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Devolved AdministrationsI have not seen the specific report, but I can only repeat that there has been extensive engagement with the DAs throughout the crisis, with regular ministerial engagement,…27 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Devolved AdministrationsMy Lords, as the noble Baroness knows, I am not a line Minister on this specific question, but I will ensure that she is advised on the matter.27 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Devolved AdministrationsMy Lords, the UK Government are committed to working with the devolved Administrations to protect the health of our citizens, communities and economies. We published a Statement…27 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Devolved AdministrationsMy Lords, the noble Lord asks a very important question. I fear I cannot answer with a specific figure, but I will write to the noble Lord and advise others on that matter. As he…27 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Devolved AdministrationsMy Lords, again, I do not agree with taking this to my right honourable friend the Prime Minister who leads in taking decisions and is involved in conversations. I think it is…27 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Devolved AdministrationsMy Lords, I cannot comment on the timing of specific or planned meetings. I have assured the House that a very long and continuing process of engagement takes place. I understand…27 Nov 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, in moving Motion A, I will also speak to Amendments 2, 6, 7 and 8, on which I shall also beg to move that the House do not insist on those amendments, to which the…26 Nov 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who have contributed to this debate. My brief rather optimistically said “this short debate”. In fact, it has not been a short debate because it…26 Nov 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 7, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 7A.26 Nov 2020HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, the Chancellor set out very clearly yesterday that our intention is to return to 0.7% when the fiscal situation allows. According to the latest OECD data, the UK will…26 Nov 2020HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, the Government are developing an ambitious agenda for the UK’s G7 presidency, focusing on our people, prosperity and planet. We will seek to build off the G7’s shared…26 Nov 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillAt end add “and do propose Amendment 8B in lieu—26 Nov 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 6, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 6A.26 Nov 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 1, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 1A.26 Nov 2020HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, my noble friend makes a profoundly important point. Again, within the constraints of not being able to anticipate announcements, I say that further details will come.…26 Nov 2020HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, unfortunately, I was not able to catch every word of the noble Baroness’s question but certainly, as I have said, the commitment to helping the fight against Covid, such…26 Nov 2020HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, the noble Lord’s intervention was strong on adverbs and adjectives. I will give your Lordships a fact: 0.5%, or £10,000 million, whatever noble Lords say, is more than…26 Nov 2020HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, as I have said, the Prime Minister will be announcing details in due course. I understand that my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary will make a Statement in…26 Nov 2020HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, I repeat that, despite the budgetary decision announced by the Chancellor yesterday, the UK will remain the second-highest aid donor in the G7—more than France, Italy,…26 Nov 2020