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HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillThat is an entirely fair and justified point. I look forward to the Minister responding directly to it. Where revocation takes place, there is going to be a trigger mechanism that…31 Jan 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillWell, it is good to see, in relation to that, the idea that we need to defend opinions and the rights to protest and free speech, even if we fundamentally disagree with the…30 Jan 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillLet me make it clear that it is not a place I would see myself being. But the point is that, if they are doing it in a peaceful, persuasive way, people may take actions and views…30 Jan 2023HANSARDPublic Order BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendments 41, 42, 43 and 44. Like others, I have strong views on the subject of abortion; I suspect I am in a minority position within both this House…30 Jan 2023HANSARDSecondary Schools: Autistic PupilsMy Lords, I think it will be widely accepted that the key to providing the appropriate level of support throughout a school career for a pupil with autism—indeed, it needs to be…26 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I will deal first with Amendment 1. I support this probing amendment. That is not necessarily to make a judgment that what is in place at present is insufficient, but it…24 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI entirely agree with the point that the noble Baroness has made. However, to be fair to the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey, is that not why the amendment refers to “take into…24 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillMy Lords, I also support the amendment in the name of the noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan. I am the first to acknowledge that many sensible amendments have been put forward from all…24 Jan 2023HANSARDNorthern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) BillI thank my noble friend Lord Morrow for giving way. Would he agree with me that if we fail to put this on the face of the Bill and run the risk that former operatives of the RUC,…24 Jan 2023HANSARDIreland/Northern Ireland Protocol: Scrutiny of EU Legislative Proposals (European Affairs Committee Sub-Committee Report)My Lords, I join others in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Jay, and the committee on this report; I welcome it and am happy to support all the recommendations. However, I do…20 Jan 2023HANSARDInternational Holocaust Memorial DayMy Lords, I join with others in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Pickles, for securing this debate. Like most in this House down the years, I have had the honour and privilege of…19 Jan 2023HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingCan I ask the noble Baroness whether there has been any examination by the Government of the approach taken to free school meals, and particularly schemes tackling holiday hunger,…13 Dec 2022HANSARDVoter Identification Regulations 2022My Lords, I speak in favour of the Government’s position, drawing from experience of 35 years of elections in Northern Ireland. Some were prior to the 2002 legislation, and some…13 Dec 2022HANSARDIndependent Review of Children’s Social CareI thank the noble Lord for giving way briefly. He mentioned the central role of social workers, and an important part of the report deals with training recommendations for social…08 Dec 2022HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure and an honour to make my maiden speech in this Chamber. It is a particular pleasure to follow my former lecturer, the noble Lord, Lord Bew: I will…05 Dec 2022