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HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords, does the noble Baroness seriously believe that the package put forward by the Government today reflects the vote of those who voted for Brexit in 2016? If it does, why…22 May 2019HANSARDLeaving the European UnionMy Lords—22 May 2019HANSARDDevolved Administrations: 20th AnniversaryI thank the noble Lord, Lord Foulkes, for his constructive comments. I am unique in that I am the only Member who has been a Member of both Chambers here and of the National…22 May 2019HANSARDLearning Disabilities Mortality ReviewMy Lords, I draw attention to my registered interests and involvement with Mencap and Mencap Wales. A moment ago, the Minister finished her answer by referring to the need for…15 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Movement of People in the Cultural Sector (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I will speak briefly in the gap. It is a delight to follow the noble Duke, the Duke of Somerset. I endorse his comments, particularly on the premature red lines, which…15 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Creative Industries’ Access to European MarketsMy Lords, I declare my registered interest. Have the Government taken any steps to ensure, whatever form of Brexit ultimately transpires, that a multi-country, multi-entry,…15 May 2019HANSARDFreedom of MovementBut does the noble Baroness not accept that for certain sectors where income levels are low, particularly tourism and care homes, there is a real danger of losing key staff? What…08 May 2019HANSARDTrade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Swiss ConfederationMy Lords, as a member of the sub-committee chaired so well by the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, I am glad of the opportunity to pay tribute to him for his work as chair and to the work…01 May 2019HANSARDPolice and Crime CommissionersMy Lords, I am delighted to follow the noble Lord, Lord Bach. The House will have noted his wise words, I am sure. I also thank the noble Lord, Lord Lexden, for securing this…29 Apr 2019HANSARDNational Lottery Heritage Fund Grants: Conservation Management PlansMy Lords, I strongly support the points made by the noble Lords, Lord Aberdare and Lord Howarth. What steps are being taken to ensure that similar archive material held by other…24 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean CouncilMy Lords, at the weekend the Prime Minister said that the choice had boiled down to her withdrawal agreement or no Brexit. Given that we now have until October, the reason for not…11 Apr 2019HANSARDNational Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure 2018My Lords, I am delighted to follow the Minister. I listened to his comments with great interest and thank him for the inclusive way in which he presented this document and his…11 Apr 2019HANSARDGovernment DebtMy Lords, is not the key to this the question of labour productivity? The figures for that in the last year were depressing: only 0.2%. What will the Government do to improve…09 Apr 2019HANSARDUK Convergence ProgrammeMy Lords, I will follow up briefly on the comments made by the noble Lord, Lord Lea, a moment ago on the performance of the economy and the existing disparity. The efficiency of…09 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillI will say a brief word in line with the comments I made on a matter that I flagged up at Second Reading. The main issue overshadowing today’s debate is the danger of us reaching…08 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillMy Lords, I am delighted to share the gap with the noble Baroness, Lady Neville-Rolfe. I will say a few words briefly and I make clear my support for the Bill in general terms.…04 Apr 2019HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 5) BillWill the noble Baroness comment on whether she is satisfied that the drafting of the Bill is watertight and will guarantee that, if it is passed in this way, there will be no way…04 Apr 2019HANSARDUpland FarmingMy Lords, since the Minister accepts that the upland farmers are the best guardians of the uplands and that there needs to be a reasonable income level, will he therefore accept…04 Apr 2019HANSARDAccess to CashDoes the Minister accept that in those scattered rural areas there is the very real problem that it is impossible to get good broadband connectivity, and therefore internet…03 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: The Customs Challenge (European Union Committee Report)Will the Minister address the difficulties arising from the lack of infrastructure for customs dealings between Ireland and the UK using the UK as a land bridge, particularly at…01 Apr 2019