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HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I will start by saying that I am grateful to all noble Lords for their contributions to this debate. I am also very aware, having listened to some passionate and…01 Dec 2020HANSARDProtocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the Grand Committee do consider the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland (Democratic Consent Process) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. Relevant document: 34th Report from the…01 Dec 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyMy Lords, the UK Government’s unprecedented employment support package has protected an estimated 327,000 jobs—that is, one in four. Government-backed loans worth more than £1.3…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyMy noble friend is correct in what he says—we strongly believe in upholding the constitutional integrity of the United Kingdom, as he has also said. Our four nations are safer,…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyThe noble Lord raises an important point, and I reassure him that, in relation to the measures that we have given to Northern Ireland, they are more than supportive. He will know…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyThe noble Lord makes an important point about connectivity, and the Government are committed to maintaining connectivity between Great Britain and Northern Ireland during these…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyI visited the site of “Game of Thrones” a few months ago—it was very interesting. Obviously, this is a devolved area, and the Government have provided the Northern Ireland…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyThe extra £2.8 billion has been directed towards Northern Ireland to help it with such matters, but I should say that each devolved nation has its own unique circumstances, so…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyThis follows on, perhaps, from my noble friend Lord Caine’s Question. The UK Government have a responsibility to people, businesses and communities across the whole of the UK. The…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyThe noble Lord makes a good point about the support that is needed for Northern Ireland, and I reiterate that the £2.8 billion will go a very long way to supporting its economy. I…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyThe noble Baroness is correct, and I reiterate that the unit in No. 10 is looking to see what more can be done—and there is more that needs to be done—to promote the value of the…30 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Northern Ireland EconomyWe do not agree that Northern Ireland businesses will be disadvantaged as the United Kingdom diverges from EU rules. The system provides the underlying framework for the whole UK…30 Nov 2020HANSARDComprehensive Economic Partnership (EUC Report)I am sorry to interrupt the noble Baroness. It would be wise if she could conclude her remarks.26 Nov 2020HANSARDLaw Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, I was going to start by saying I was pleased that the order had been broadly welcomed by the House today. While I think it has, I recognise many of the comments that…19 Nov 2020HANSARDLaw Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020That the draft Regulations laid before the House on 22 October be approved.19 Nov 2020HANSARDLaw Enforcement and Security (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020My Lords, these regulations relate only to the niche areas of explosives precursors and firearms. First, the provisions on explosives precursors have no impact on business. They…19 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion with ScotlandWe want to engage with the devolved Administrations on the UK internal market in order to manage the potential for market divergence and deliver a shared solution. We have a…04 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion with ScotlandThe noble Lord leads me nicely into saying that there we are looking at two reviews: the Dunlop review, which I mentioned earlier, and the intergovernmental review. The noble Lord…04 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion with ScotlandThe measures that I have set out regarding what we are doing to help Scotland need to be put forward more clearly. The essence of my message today is that, from the unit in No.…04 Nov 2020HANSARDUnion with ScotlandLet us see what comes out of the reviews that I have mentioned. The noble Lord will be aware that on 1 January 2021, we will see the single biggest transfer of powers to the…04 Nov 2020