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HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)Section 29 addresses that issue. The Command Paper—a key document in our report—was issued on 27 February. I do not have Section 29 in front of me, but it says specifically that…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, I thank those who, despite difficult national circumstances, have signed up for this debate. I extend my best wishes to those who are, for entirely understandable…16 Mar 2020HANSARDEuropean Union: Negotiations (European Union Committee Report)Certainly I can make some practical points on the very interesting questions that have been raised by the noble Lord. These are vital documents that have become public. There has…16 Mar 2020HANSARDTree Pests and DiseasesMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble and right reverend Lord, Lord Harries, and his compelling contribution. Ash is a key part of our garden, and the dieback disease is…13 Feb 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillI am sorry to interrupt the Minister. I should have said a big “thank you” for the time he spent with me on this topic in his cosy office. I am afraid that there will be a bit…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, I spoke at Second Reading about the dropping of Clause 31, which was in the October 2019 version of the Bill and is in Amendment 27, as the noble Baroness, Lady Hayter,…15 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal Agreement) BillMy Lords, annexed to the EU Committee’s report of last Friday is the letter that the committee sent to the Leader of House on 4 November last year, setting out our questions about…13 Jan 2020HANSARDEarly Parliamentary General Election BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Tyler, who spoke with his usual energy—and colour; I say that while noting his tie. I will make only one substantive…30 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: Movement of Goods between Northern Ireland and Great BritainMy Lords, the European Union Select Committee held a public evidence session on Monday and the Secretary of State gave evidence. He was asked during that session whether Northern…24 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Ludford, whose insight has been informed by her time as a distinguished MEP. Last year, the draft text of the then…19 Oct 2019HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow a fellow Scot, the noble Lord, Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, who spoke with his usual authority on these matters. I apologise for the fact that…16 Oct 2019HANSARDReview of Investigative and Scrutiny Committees (Liaison Committee Report)My Lords, that was a typically thought-provoking intervention from the noble Baroness, and it is a great pleasure to follow her. I will go away and think about elected chairs…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexit: NegotiationsMy Lords, the EU Select Committee intends to hold a public evidence session next Tuesday morning, based on the documents delivered yesterday. In preparation for that, I wonder…03 Oct 2019HANSARDBrexitMy Lords, it is a great pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, who spoke with her customary zeal and energy. Before I make my brief remarks, I want to note how busy the EU…02 Oct 2019HANSARDParliament: Freedom of Speech and the Rule of LawMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Warwick, and I add my congratulations to the noble and learned Lord, Lord Brown of Eaton-under-Heywood, on securing a…23 May 2019HANSARDJapanese KnotweedMy Lords, I draw attention to my interests in the register. Of course, knotweed is not the only invasive alien species around. This is Invasive Species Week; indeed, the Minister…16 May 2019HANSARDBrexit: Movement of People in the Cultural Sector (European Union Committee Report)My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Lipsey, and his very thought-provoking remarks. I was particularly taken by his thoughts on CITES. That convention was…15 May 2019HANSARDTrade Agreement between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Swiss ConfederationMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Whitty, on tabling this Motion and providing a mechanism for the House to discuss these very important issues. I sit on the EU Select…01 May 2019HANSARDPalace of Westminster: FireMy Lords, has the noble Lord the Chairman of the Services Committee read as I have the press reports that suggested hot works were the root cause of the fire at Notre Dame? Can he…25 Apr 2019HANSARDForestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2019My Lords, I thank the Minister for his clear explanation, and I declare my interests as set out on the register. In particular, I am chairman of the UK Squirrel Accord, a body of…28 Mar 2019