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HANSARDUkraine UpdateMy Lords, I have three brief questions for the Minister. First, the Statement says: “The next three weeks are key.” Will the Minister outline in what way that is meant, given that…27 Apr 2022HANSARDEnergy Security StrategyMy Lords, reference was made in the Statement to low-carbon hydrogen production. Does the Statement mean that the Government have in effect taken a long-term strategic decision—by…27 Apr 2022HANSARDEuropean Research CouncilMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his reply, but it is still disappointing. I shall put it in context for the House: €625 million-worth of grants were announced this week, with…27 Apr 2022HANSARDEuropean Research CouncilMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper, and update the House on my interests in the register, as I was recently elected president of the…27 Apr 2022HANSARDGlobal Positioning SystemMy Lords, the 2025 solar cycle is a serious issue. Can the Minister assure the House that the Government are in regular touch with the Royal Astronomical Society, which embodies…26 Apr 2022HANSARDEaster Recess: Government UpdateMy Lords, I am not surprised that the Leader of the House did not repeat the Statement orally: who would want to repeat such a Statement? I make no comment on the fact that Covid…25 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I rise to support Amendment 64, so ably moved by my noble friend. It is an inoffensive amendment. The reason I rise is to say that I look forward to the Minister’s…25 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, we are nearing the end of this debate on Report. I cannot say that this Elections Bill is one of this Government’s finest constitutional measures. Although it is late in…25 Apr 2022HANSARDDasgupta ReviewMy Lords, the Minister quite rightly referred to the forthcoming conference which I think is in Kunming, China this month, COP 15. Is the Minister aware that, as a result of COP…07 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I find myself in a difficult position over my noble friend’s amendment. At an earlier stage in Committee, I said in the course of some remarks that I thought it was a…06 Apr 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I rise to say three things. First, I am pleased to see the Minister back in his place and I hope he has recovered. Secondly, I am pleased that the noble Lord, Lord…06 Apr 2022HANSARDUkraine: War Crimes AllegationsMy Lords, precisely because of what the Minister has just said, we should all bear in mind that this is all denied by the Russians on the grounds that it is fake news, there are…04 Apr 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, I know the House is anxious to move to a vote, although I am here to support my noble friend’s Amendment C1. He used great humour to serious effect, but when I think of…31 Mar 2022HANSARDBritish Museum: Ethiopian Sacred Altar TabletsMy Lords—30 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I add my name to those who have expressed their regret that the noble Lord, Lord True, is not in his place to respond to today’s debate. All I can say is that I wish him…28 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillBefore the Minister completes her remarks, her argument is that Amendment 206 is not necessary because the Government will do it anyway, while in respect of Amendment 205 she has…28 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I support the amendments tabled by my noble friend Lady Hayman. In view of the lateness of the hour, the Committee will not welcome my repeating the arguments that have…28 Mar 2022HANSARDPolice, Crime, Sentencing and Courts BillMy Lords, before we vote on this Motion, I invite Members to consider what the history of our country would have been like if the laws that the Government are proposing had been…22 Mar 2022HANSARDCommission on Race and Ethnic DisparitiesMy Lords, may I draw the Minister’s attention to the very end of this report, on the impact of AI and algorithms? Action 72 says that the Government will address “potential racial…21 Mar 2022HANSARDElections BillMy Lords, I hope that the noble Lord’s back, after seven hours, recovers. I was one of some Members who were in this Chamber at 2 o’clock this morning debating and voting on…17 Mar 2022