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HANSARDGreenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026The noble Lord gave one of his key considerations as a test of economic fairness. Perhaps he could explain to the House how it is economically fair to have an 100% exemption for…12 Mar 2026HANSARDMaternity CommissionerMy Lords, one of the problems that is faced—and it is not confined to maternity services but has been seen to be fairly acute within them—is a form of postcode lottery within the…04 Mar 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillI rise to speak to two amendments in my name in this group, Amendments 496A and 496F. At the outset, I want to give an apology to the sponsor and to the Committee as a whole, in…27 Feb 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I will speak to three amendments in this group, two of which stand in my name. The third is Amendment 128 in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, which I have…27 Feb 2026HANSARDScotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 5) Order 2026The Minister mentioned the prospect of maybe producing a draft order but seemed to indicate that the Government would not do so until they had certainty on the Scottish…10 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI have listened to what has been said. Initially, I was not quite clear whether it was an intervention or not, but I appreciate that it is actually a speech. I think comparisons…02 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, for the benefit of the absent noble Lord, Lord Russell, I will attempt to speak in a paperless fashion, which means that if I engage in verbal streams of consciousness I…02 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillI appreciate the point the noble Baroness is making, but would she accept that the telemedicine is illegal in Northern Ireland? Pills by post is not an option, so the only route…02 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, I support the amendments in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Jackson. We live in what a lot of us would describe as a post-truth world, in which facts are often passed…02 Feb 2026HANSARDPrisoners for Palestine: Hunger StrikesMy Lords—02 Feb 2026HANSARDCrime and Policing BillMy Lords, it is always an honour to follow both the noble Baroness, Lady Foster, and the noble Lord, Lord McCrea. Their personal experiences—my family has not been directly…27 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillThe noble Baroness raised the issue of speed. It comes back to a point raised by the noble Baroness, Lady Fox. Often in public policy issues, there is a trade-off between the…23 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillIs it not also the case, if we are looking at assisted dying much more from a justice prism, that one of the broader, important elements to establish, where death has occurred, is…23 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillMy Lords—21 Jan 2026HANSARDChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools BillWith respect, everyone else has had an opportunity to speak, but no one from my party has, and I want to make some remarks. The House should draw a level of unity from the fact…21 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, I have notified the Lord Speaker’s office and the Whips that I shall be moving Amendment 30, which stands in my name and those of the noble Baronesses, Lady Foster—who…16 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill16 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMy Lords, I join with others in welcoming the robust yet civilised and courteous way in which this legislation has been debated. Obviously, at Third Reading, it is not appropriate…12 Jan 2026HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Armed Forces Recruitment and RetentionMy Lords, the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone, has warned in the last few days that the current draft of the proposed legislation treats terrorists better…06 Jan 2026HANSARDTerminally Ill Adults (End of Life) BillMy Lords, this is an important group of amendments, particularly to those of us who have an interest in young people. It is very important that we have heard today a range of…05 Dec 2025