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HANSARDConstitutional CommissionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the recent (1) local elections, and (2) Northern Ireland Assembly elections, what plans they have to set up a commission to consider…09 Jun 2022HANSARDConstitutional CommissionMy Lords, I am truly delighted to open this debate with the noble Lord, Lord Griffiths, in the Chair—at least for these few moments. The recent elections in Wales, Scotland and…09 Jun 2022HANSARDPrime Minister: Meeting with First Ministers of the Devolved GovernmentsMy Lords, can the Minister confirm that when the Prime Minister next meets the First Minister of Wales, he will confirm the pledge that he made at the time of the Brexit…08 Jun 2022HANSARDProcurement Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Strasburger, and to identify totally with the important points he raised. I hope very much that his questions—on supplies…25 May 2022HANSARDUK Infrastructure Bank Bill [HL]My Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, and I agree with very much of what she said—although it appears I am so predictable that she was projecting…24 May 2022HANSARDLong CovidThe Minister referred to £50 million being allocated to research. How much of that is for studies on affected children, estimated to number some 120,000, and what steps is he…23 May 2022HANSARDHeritage Steam Sector: CoalMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Finlay, took some of the words out of my mouth regarding Ffos-y-fran’s location. Would the Minister link up with the Welsh Government to see…18 May 2022HANSARDGambling Industry: Gambling ReformsMy Lords, does the Minister accept that I am not the only one in this House who is heartily sick to death of being force-fed gambling adverts before virtually any sporting event…17 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Sikka, and particularly the noble Lord, Lord Harlech. I identify warmly with the plea he made for rural Wales. I am not…16 May 2022HANSARDEnergy Storage CapacityMy Lords, the Minister will be aware of the outstanding pumped storage scheme at Dinorwig in Gwynedd, which has enabled the network system to meet capacity demands without the…05 Apr 2022HANSARDProfessional Qualifications Bill [HL]My Lords, I shall add a word, while apologising that I was unable to take part in earlier stages on this Bill because of involvement in other legislation, as a number of…05 Apr 2022HANSARDHomes for Ukraine SchemeI draw to the Minister’s attention the experience of a Ukrainian refugee known to me who, on Monday of last week, went to a UK embassy in a central European state to make a visa…28 Mar 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I also express concern that it has not been possible to get agreement. Quite clearly, it is in everybody’s interest that the devolved Administrations and the UK…28 Mar 2022HANSARDShared Prosperity FundMy Lords, on that very point, I welcome the principle of distributing funds to counties and regions rather than by some spurious competitive bids, but what will be the parameters…24 Mar 2022HANSARDVeterinary PersonnelMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and in doing so I draw attention to my relevant registered interests.23 Mar 2022HANSARDVeterinary PersonnelMy Lords, is the Minister aware that since the ending of the free movement of people following Brexit, the number of EU-registered vets coming to work in the UK has fallen by 68%,…23 Mar 2022HANSARDVeterinary PersonnelTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with representatives of the veterinary profession about the availability of qualified veterinary personnel following…23 Mar 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I will detain the House for only a moment as it must take for read my feelings on the devolved questions which we have threshed around so much. I want to put on record…22 Mar 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I am delighted to support this amendment. I wish the noble Baroness, Lady Randerson well; it is a shame that she is missing this debate as her heart would very much be…22 Mar 2022HANSARDSubsidy Control BillMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble and learned Lord, Lord Thomas, to whose amendment I have added my name. We discussed these matters in Committee at some length. I am…22 Mar 2022