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HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (EUC Report)That the Grand Committee takes note of the Report from the European Union Committee The Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (9th Report, Session 2019–21, HL Paper 66).13 Sept 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, I want, very briefly, to support Amendment 11. The whole point of this Bill is that it is going to be ready for the COP 26 meeting. It is a model Bill. It is something…08 Sept 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, there are 32 committees set up under the TCA and the withdrawal agreement, only three of which are directly relevant to the Ireland/Northern Ireland protocol, leaving 29…21 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy of Northern Ireland’s PastThe noble Baroness, Lady O’Loan, and the noble Lord, Lord Hannan of Kingsclere, have withdrawn, so I call the noble Lord, Lord Dannatt.20 Jul 2021HANSARDArrangement of BusinessMy Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now resume. The time limit for the following debate is one and a half hours. I call the noble Lord, Lord Bethell. Lord Bethell?20 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy of Northern Ireland’s PastWe come to the 20 minutes allocated for Back-Bench questions. I ask that questions and answers be kept short.20 Jul 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]We now come to Amendment 89A. Anyone wishing to press this amendment to a Division must make that clear in the debate. Amendment 89A19 Jul 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]My Lords, the noble Lords, Lord Aberdare, Lord Adonis and Lord Lucas, have withdrawn, so I call the noble Lord, Lord Watson of Invergowrie.19 Jul 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]We now come to Amendment 88. Anyone wishing to press this amendment to a Division must make that clear in the debate. Amendment 8819 Jul 2021HANSARDTrade AgreementsMy Lords, the free trade agreement between the UK, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein was signed on 4 June. This is a most important agreement between friends and trading partners…15 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillI am also sorry to delay matters. I thank the Minister for his response, but I am afraid he did not address my point about refuges and safe areas caused by governmental bodies not…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Young of Old Scone, who spoke with her typical authority and strong logic. I declare my interests as set out in…12 Jul 2021HANSARDUnited Kingdom–European Union Parliamentary Partnership AssemblyI know first-hand of the warmth that the European Parliament feels towards the parliamentary partnership assembly. In his capacity both as Deputy Leader of the House and deputy…12 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillMy Lords, the Hybrid Sitting of the House will now resume. I ask all Members to respect social distancing. I shall call Members to speak in the order listed. During the debate on…07 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I add my thanks to the Minister for the very interesting speech he has just made; I can see myself reading Hansard very carefully for a lot of what he said. I have just…06 Jul 2021HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare my interests as set out in the register of the House, particularly those in respect of farming. I am chair of the UK Squirrel Accord and chair of the Red…06 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Government Union CapabilityMy Lords, if the previous debate was about a major part of the United Kingdom’s external soul, this debate is about a major part of our internal one. The past 25 years have seen…01 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Government Union CapabilityThat this House takes note of (1) The Dunlop Review into UK Government Union capability , and (2) the progress update on the review of inter- governmental relations, both…01 Jul 2021HANSARDUK Government Union CapabilityMy Lords, in the traditional way, I thank all noble Lords who have taken part in this debate. I must say that it is always remarkable, given the time constraints, that one gets an…01 Jul 2021HANSARDEnvironment BillThe noble Earl, Lord Devon, has withdrawn, so I call the noble Duke, the Duke of Montrose.30 Jun 2021