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HANSARDCommonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities ReportIndeed, and so they should be. I am sure that this is an important part of the ongoing work. One thing is very clear and it is the first recommendation of the report—which we have…26 Apr 2021HANSARDCommonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities ReportIndeed. The noble Baroness makes several passionate points there, and she is absolutely right. I take this opportunity to pay my tribute to David Lammy, whose programme it was,…26 Apr 2021HANSARDCommonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities ReportThe noble Lord makes a very good point in focusing particularly on the Second World War. Of course the report focuses only on the First World War. I reassure him that, as the…26 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceMy noble friend makes some sensible points. He is right that the reasons for the unrest are complex and multifarious, some to do with localised issues. The House will know that 10…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceI am happy to give whatever information I can to help the noble Baroness. The UK Government are committed to working rapidly with the EU through the Joint Committee to address the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceAs the noble Lord will know, I alluded to the BIIGC earlier. The Government are very aware of the ongoing concerns of some in the unionist and loyalist community over recent…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceI am happy to report that there has been calm over the last two days, particularly last night, as the noble Lord will know. As he will also know, the protocol was designed to…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceI am listening to the noble Lord’s experience and knowledge. As he will know, the Belfast agreement provided a foundation for growth and a framework for peace. I reassure him that…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceThe noble Baroness makes a very important and specific point about education. It is appalling that there are reports of teenagers coming on to the streets when, in fact, they…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceTo reassure the noble Baroness, and to go further than I did before, much work is going on. The Northern Ireland Secretary is in contact with Northern Ireland’s party leaders. The…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceAs the noble Baroness will respect, the immediate priority is to provide the Executive and the PSNI with the support needed to manage the current unrest. However, we continue to…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceNotwithstanding the barking in the background of the noble and right reverend Lord’s call, it was a serious question. He is absolutely right: as well as the work that my right…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceWe have been doing just this. The union is very important. We have said again and again that Northern Ireland is a firm part of the United Kingdom. On the noble Baroness’s…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceMy Lords, the UK Government take their responsibilities to protect the provisions of the Belfast/Good Friday agreement extremely seriously. The Northern Ireland Executive are…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceAll sides need to continue to work together to ensure that the protocol can deliver these objectives and ensure that Northern Ireland continues to build on the gains of the peace…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillI am sorry to interrupt the noble and gallant Lord, but we cannot hear him very well. We shall come back to him later in the debate.09 Mar 2021HANSARDTrade BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendment 10A.02 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillThat this House do agree with the Commons in their Amendments 9A and 9B.02 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend, I beg to move. Motion E1 (as an amendment to Motion E)02 Feb 2021HANSARDTrade BillThat this House do not insist on its Amendment 6, to which the Commons have disagreed for their Reason 6A.02 Feb 2021