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HANSARDCovid-19: Arts SectorMy Lords, will the Minister please comment on what is being done to support the huge supply chain of talent, materials and suppliers for live events and performances? As the…15 Dec 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I speak in favour of the amendment moved by the noble Lord, Lord Dubs. In doing so, I speak not only on my account but also in place of the right reverend Prelate the…09 Nov 2020HANSARDAsylum: British Overseas Territories and FerriesMy Lords, talk of Her Majesty’s Government possibly acquiring timeshares in property on the isle of Elba or anywhere else aside, it is worth noting that the Home Secretary…05 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, it had been the intention of the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham to speak to this amendment, tabled in his name as well as that of the noble Lord, Lord Dubs,…05 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I too wish to speak in favour of the amendment, tabled by the noble Lord, Lord Oates, together with the noble Lords, Lord Polak, Lord Kerslake and Lord McNicol of West…05 Oct 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I wish to speak in favour of Amendment 20, which the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Durham—he regrets that he is unable to be with your Lordships today—has put his…05 Oct 2020HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, this country has recognised the Government in Beijing as the legitimate authority in China since January 1950, with a very distinctive status, as the Minister has…17 Sept 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, I support Amendment 54 in the names of the noble Lords, Lord Kennedy of Southwark and Lord Rosser. I am persuaded also by Amendments 55 and 65. Returning to the parable…14 Sept 2020HANSARDHousing: New HomesThe Minister will be aware that council housing lists are running at over 1 million, and in my diocese, private rental is a prohibitive drain on all but the most generous of…08 Sept 2020HANSARDEU Trade AgreementMy Lords, given the concerns in the House about any attempt to derogate from an international treaty and the implications for the peace process in Northern Ireland, will the…08 Sept 2020HANSARDChinaMy Lords, the Foreign Secretary is correct about the importance and place of China in the world but China’s human rights record, especially as it concerns Uighurs, has been well…22 Jul 2020HANSARDImmigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy Lords, the introduction of this Bill in another place is a signal opportunity for Her Majesty’s Government comprehensively to reset the legislative basis for immigration…22 Jul 2020HANSARDIsrael and Palestine: United States’ Proposals for PeaceMy Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness, Lady Tonge, for securing this important debate. I also express my gratitude to the Minister and to his officials for the careful but…27 Feb 2020HANSARDPlanned Deportation Flight to JamaicaMy Lords, following on from the previous question, will the Minister consider whether or not it is appropriate for this country to seek to deal with the offences and aftermath of…10 Feb 2020HANSARDInternational Development: Freedom of Religion or BeliefMy Lords, following the previous supplementary question, I understand that in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office there is a champion for promoting freedom of religious belief at…06 Feb 2020HANSARDCash MachinesMy Lords, the Minister will be aware that the research last autumn by Which? indicated that nearly a quarter of people in the poorest areas use only cash. Will he consider a…04 Feb 2020HANSARDStreatham IncidentMy Lords, I have nothing but admiration for the response of the emergency services and the police in this incident, in the recent one at Fishmongers’ Hall, and in the one two and…03 Feb 2020HANSARDTerrorism: Contest StrategyMy Lords, I too am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Harris of Haringey, for securing this debate and for making the points he made. I live but a few minutes’ walk from the…03 Feb 2020HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I wish to raise the issue of local services that are likely to have a positive impact on serious youth violence, in particular knife crime. I appreciate that the…09 Jan 2020HANSARDEuropean Union (Withdrawal) (No. 2) Act 2019My Lords, I too am grateful to the noble Lord for repeating the Statement and for making and underlining the commitment that the Government will obey the law. May I test that a…26 Sept 2019