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HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillPerhaps we may have a straightforward answer to the request that there should be a moratorium on felling in ancient woodland sites until the report is available.09 Sept 2019HANSARDHigh Speed Rail (West Midlands–Crewe) BillMy Lords, the HS2 project is an initiative of the last Labour Government and one which we still support today. In the years that have passed since it was first announced, the…09 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseThat the Question be now put.04 Sept 2019HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI wish to move the Motion.04 Sept 2019HANSARDFreedom of Information Act 2000My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord McNally, for securing this important debate. I fear that my words will very much echo his and I feel sorry for the Minister that he has so…23 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, for the avoidance of doubt, my noble friend Lord Hain’s amendment has our full support.17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, this is an example of the fact that a number of things which would normally be dealt with by the Executive have become sufficiently urgent to be considered. This seems…17 Jul 2019HANSARDDefence: ExpenditureMy Lords, yesterday the Defence Select Committee report found that MoD expenditure has been cut by an eye-watering 25% since 2010. The former US Assistant Secretary of Defense for…17 Jul 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Empey, for bringing forward these amendments. There seems to be a consensus in the House on the importance of forming an Executive as soon…17 Jul 2019HANSARDRoyal Navy: FrigatesMy Lords, can I build on that point? Does that incident in which HMS “Montrose” was involved indicate the probability that more frigates will have to be deployed in the Gulf and,…11 Jul 2019HANSARDUK’s Ambassador to the USAMy Lords, the leak of the diptel cable will do extraordinary damage to the UK’s interests abroad, and the confidence of civil servants will now be marred by knowing that they…08 Jul 2019HANSARDPublicly Funded Infrastructure ProjectsMy Lords, I too thank my noble friend Lord Berkeley for creating this debate. This is a subject on which I have some form. Between 1988 and 2000—some 12 years—I was managing…02 Jul 2019HANSARDInflationMy Lords, I join other noble Lords in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Forsyth, on securing this debate, on his committee’s report and on his speech, which he delivered in his…01 Jul 2019HANSARDInflationMy understanding of this part of my income is that it is the greater of CPI, RPI or, I think, 2.5%.01 Jul 2019HANSARDInflationDid the Minister say that the state pension was linked to CPI? I thought it was triple-locked—I hope it is because I draw it.01 Jul 2019HANSARDNational Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) BillMy Lords, before I begin, I should like to thank the Minister and his team for the briefings they have held on this Bill. Early engagement is always useful, particularly when…26 Jun 2019HANSARDGulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz: Merchant ShippingMy Lords, building on the theme of accidental escalation, following reports that the UK is sending additional marines to the Strait of Hormuz, can the Minister give us an overview…18 Jun 2019HANSARDSchools: Cadet Expansion ProgrammeMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Lingfield, for obtaining this debate. I particularly commend his praise of Ofsted and its renewed interest in and emphasis on the whole…18 Jun 2019HANSARDHospitals: ListeriaMy Lords, I am grateful to the Minister for repeating the Answer to this Urgent Question. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the families of those who have tragically…17 Jun 2019HANSARDAfghan Interpreters: Security ClearanceMy Lords, the way in which the Government have treated Afghani interpreters is an absolute travesty. During the UK’s 13-year mission, they risked their lives in support of our…17 Jun 2019