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HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillI am sure that my noble friend the Minister has looked into this in more up-to-date detail than I have. Car batteries and anything of that size are sealed, but I think there are…26 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, I will probe whether the amendment fully does what the Government intend on one or two points, and look at the issues surrounding wet batteries. I declare an interest as…26 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, perhaps my noble friend can clarify on the record to what extent an article is regarded as pointed. I am afraid I am the one who is always raising the virtually…26 Feb 2019HANSARDFertilisers and Ammonium Nitrate Material (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I again declare an interest as a farmer who has used fertilisers and ammonium nitrate over the years. I am most grateful to my noble friend for laying out the detail of…20 Feb 2019HANSARDAquatic Animal Health and Plant Health (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, I thank the Minister for his detailed exposition of the extent of this legislation. It sounds as though the existing regime will transfer without too much of a hiccup in…20 Feb 2019HANSARDTrade BillI am most grateful to the Minister for giving way. A case in point that my noble friend Lord Lansley was talking about is not just medicines but vaccines. Apparently, in this…04 Feb 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillIf noble Lords will allow me, rather than pointing out what might be missed by this legislation, I want to draw to the attention of the Committee places where people will be…30 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillWill the Minister tell us what sanctions have been imposed on people failing to obey the law in this way? It seems to me that there is plenty of scope for people to be charged.…30 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillAgain, going back to my problem of sheep-clippers, or itinerant workers, do the business premises being delivered to have to be in the name of the person carrying out the…30 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillThe question of exception for use for theatrical purposes was included in the 1988 Act under Section 141. Is it necessary to repeat it here?30 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillThe noble Baroness was on her feet very quickly but I hope that I can still ask a question. As was said a few minutes ago, this is a bit like a Russian doll—you uncover one thing…30 Jan 2019HANSARDBrexit: Stability of the UnionMy Lords, I join other noble Lords in thanking the noble Lord, Lord Lisvane, for securing this timely debate. In the past week, the business of the House and the other place has…17 Jan 2019HANSARDOffensive Weapons BillMy Lords, as the last listed Back-Bench speaker, it has been encouraging to hear the great support all around the House for the purposes of the Bill and to listen to all the…07 Jan 2019