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HANSARDLegacy of Northern Ireland’s PastI thank the noble Baronesses, Lady Smith and Lady Suttie, for their comments and questions. I also particularly thank the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, for her sensitive words about…20 Jul 2021HANSARDLegacy of Northern Ireland’s PastIndeed, and again, I appreciate the knowledge and huge experience that the noble Lord has from his time in Northern Ireland and when he was in government throughout all those…20 Jul 2021HANSARDTransport DecarbonisationWould the noble Lord ask his question?19 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityI do not have any information to hand as to what meetings took place at the point when the protocol was being negotiated. However, I can tell the noble Baroness that the Secretary…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityI do not disagree with my noble friend’s last point. Again, the Jewish community has made an important contribution to society in Northern Ireland. It is essential that that…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityI do not agree with some of the points that the noble Baroness makes, because the protocol was really a compromise. It was always clear that it was a delicate balance designed,…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityMy noble friend’s question takes us slightly beyond the immediate subject. However, on supplies to supermarkets, which I think is the gist of her question, a lot of work has gone…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityThe Jewish community has played an integral role in shaping the journey and identity of this nation, particularly in Northern Ireland. Our society is richer for its diversity and…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityThe noble Lord makes some very good points: it is vital that we find a way to ensure that goods flow as freely as possible between Great Britain and Northern Ireland, where they…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityMy Lords, we recognise the concerns raised on this matter. It is a positive step that it was possible to agree with the EU a sensible extension on chilled meats moving from Great…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityPerhaps a discussion on the importance of eating is for a separate debate but I take the first point that my noble friend made with the due seriousness it deserves. We are mindful…14 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: Jewish CommunityAs I said earlier, the protocol was a compromise. We agreed something exceptional, it is fair to say, to control goods moving within our own country in the interest of peace—to…14 Jul 2021HANSARDUK–Commonwealth Trading RelationshipMy Lords, I am very grateful to my noble friend Lord Howell of Guildford for initiating this debate and for his excellent opening speech. I know that this is a subject on which my…08 Jul 2021HANSARDSkills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL]That it be an instruction to the Committee of the Whole House to which the Skills and Post-16 Education Bill [HL] has been committed that they consider the bill in the following…28 Jun 2021HANSARDTourismMy noble friend is testing the House: he is well over three minutes, so could he conclude his remarks?24 Jun 2021HANSARDLocal Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2021That the draft Order laid before the House on 18 May be approved. Considered in Grand Committee on 22 June .24 Jun 2021HANSARDTourismI am sorry to interrupt again, but that is not the way the debate works. I am afraid I have to ask my noble friend to conclude his remarks, on the ground that, if everyone were to…24 Jun 2021HANSARDTourismI am sorry to interrupt my noble friend again. I think the mood of the House is that he should conclude his remarks.24 Jun 2021HANSARDLocal Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2021That the Grand Committee do consider the Local Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2021.22 Jun 2021HANSARDLocal Elections (Northern Ireland) (Amendment) Order 2021I start by thanking your Lordships for their broad support for these measures. As the noble Baroness, Lady Suttie, said, it is true that it is difficult to achieve a general…22 Jun 2021