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HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsMy Lords, I regret to say that I found it extremely difficult to hear the question. I believe it was in reference to suicide. Of course, any suicide is a tragedy and we are…09 Sept 2020HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsMy Lords, I wholly endorse my noble friend’s opening sentiments. I understand and share the frustrations he espouses. We will implement the Stormont House agreement in such a way…09 Sept 2020HANSARDOffice for Veterans’ AffairsI understand the noble and right reverend Lord’s point. I repeat what I said to my noble friend Lord Caine: we attach importance to this and will continue to pursue it.09 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, I completely reject the idea that the Government are imperilling the Good Friday agreement. I repeat what I said a minute or two ago: the peace process has an east-west…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementAs usual, my noble friend makes a very important point. As I have already said, we will have a great opportunity to discuss the proposals.08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, I have not looked in detail at Sir Jonathan Jones’s resignation statement, nor have I read the newspapers today. I share and express the respect that all members of the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, the first two sets of proposals will be in primary legislation. That will give Parliament full opportunity to debate them.08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, it was certainly never envisaged. That might be an effect of the default position. This is something which your Lordships will have the opportunity to examine. It cannot…08 Sept 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I am troubled that my body language should be coming under examination, particularly since most of my family are saying that I am getting so grotesquely fat, it should…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, the eighth round of negotiations will begin in London today. An agreement is still possible, and we will continue to work hard in September to achieve it. We will also…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, first, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Frost, as I can now call him, on his introduction and his outstanding service in the negotiations. The noble Baroness asks why…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, there is no such intention on the part of the Government. We will continue to work with the European Union in the joint committee to resolve outstanding issues on the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, my noble friend makes pertinent points. My view is that both sides should seek to make progress. A lot of work has been done, and there have been obstacles, but we…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, our duty is to negotiate with the European Union, and that is the proper course that we are taking. I make it a practice at this Dispatch Box to not comment on the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, perhaps I should declare an interest as a resident of another EU country. I do not feel that there is a wider spreading out from this. The British Government are…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, I can only repeat what the Prime Minister said yesterday. We continue to seek a deal but, ideally, it will have to be in place with the European Council on 15 October.08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, the Finance Act 2013 contained provisions expressly disapplying international tax treaties in relation to the extent that these conflicted with the general anti-abuse…08 Sept 2020HANSARDParliamentary Constituencies BillMy Lords, I am grateful to all noble Lords who have spoken on automaticity. It has been a very interesting debate. I am particularly grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter,…08 Sept 2020HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Electoral Registers Publication Date) Regulations 2020My Lords, I thank all those who have spoken with grace, in every sense of the word, for the kind reception to the regulations and the thoughtful contributions that have been made.…03 Sept 2020HANSARDRepresentation of the People (Electoral Registers Publication Date) Regulations 2020My Lords, on 9 June I announced to the House that, in the light of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Government intended to bring forward legislation to delay the deadline for…03 Sept 2020