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HANSARDG7 SummitAgain, my noble friend touches on very important aspects of international relations for this country and within the G7. But, as I must repeat to the House, the detailed policy…26 Nov 2020HANSARDG7 SummitAbsolutely, my Lords.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 2020HANSARDG7 SummitMy Lords, of course I note the points made by the noble Lord. The Prime Minister will give further details on the agenda for the G7 shortly.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 2020HANSARDUnited Kingdom Internal Market BillMy Lords, I must say that any computer that tries to silence my noble and learned friend Lord Mackay of Clashfern should be carried to the top of the Old Man of Hoy and dropped…25 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeI am afraid that I cannot follow the noble and right reverend Lord. I have answered that the Prime Minister did not consider that the Home Secretary was a bully, and the noble and…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, I said in answer to an earlier question that I am not commenting on any part of the process. The Prime Minister’s conclusion was that the Home Secretary was not a bully.…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeYes, my Lords, these things are a matter of judgment. No one has referred to the fact that my right honourable friend the Home Secretary has made a very strong apology for her…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeYes, they are, my Lords. The Ministerial Code sets out standards of behaviour that Ministers are expected to maintain. Ministers are personally responsible for deciding how to act…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, I infer from his remarks that the noble Lord did not prejudge the outcome of the inquiry. The Cabinet Office published Sir Alex Allan’s findings on the Home Secretary’s…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeWell, my Lords, my noble friend always asks his questions in a direct manner. I will not comment on any individual case, but it is certainly true that being at the top of a major…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, I do not agree that confidence in the probity of public life, as the noble Lord puts it, is destroyed. The Government take all criticism and comment seriously and…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, I would not characterise it in that particular way. The Prime Minister concluded in this case that the Ministerial Code was not breached. There was a prior case in 2012…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeNo, my Lords, I do not agree, because I do not consider that that generalised charge against people in public service is justified. I find high standards of probity among the…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, I am grateful for the right reverend Prelate’s first comment. It is not the case that this Government do not value civil servants. Indeed, the joint letter sent out by…24 Nov 2020HANSARDMinisterial CodeMy Lords, as I have said, I cannot comment on the details of the investigation or on who was involved. I think that many would be surprised by my noble friend’s hypothesis.…24 Nov 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsI disagree with the noble Baroness. The Government are committed to human rights principles and to the maintenance of the Good Friday agreement.19 Nov 2020HANSARDNorthern Ireland Protocol: Implementation ProposalsNo, I do not. The maintenance of the Good Friday agreement requires unfettered access, which was committed to by the EU and in the reformation of the Northern Ireland Executive.…19 Nov 2020