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HANSARDBrexit: The Erasmus and Horizon Programmes (European Union Committee Report)I said at the beginning that I was not sure that I could answer every single question. I know that the noble Lord, Lord Bilimoria, has taken part in many debates that I have…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: The Erasmus and Horizon Programmes (European Union Committee Report)I am sure that question will somehow get back to Sir Adrian. Again, I will take it away and if there is an answer that I can give to the noble Lord in writing, I most certainly…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: The Erasmus and Horizon Programmes (European Union Committee Report)The noble Baroness would not expect me to be able to give any particular reassurances, but my understanding is that the money would return to the Treasury. Then the question is…01 Apr 2019HANSARDBrexit: The Erasmus and Horizon Programmes (European Union Committee Report)Given the time, I shall write in answer to that question.01 Apr 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersI am not sure the noble Lord is right. My full understanding, having looked at the matter very recently—in the last two or three days—is that Ofsted is responsible, working with…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersI cannot confirm that it will be produced before Easter. I know it is due to be published shortly, and I think we all want to see what he comes out with. Ofsted certainly needs…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersThe noble Lord makes a very good point about the need to monitor and inspect these premises. The Ofsted team has achieved considerable success in identifying unregistered schools…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersThe noble Baroness makes a good point. Decisions to exclude pupils are taken with a great deal of care, and schools and head teachers look at this very carefully. It is important…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersMy Lords, it is vital that young people in alternative provision receive a high-quality education. We need to be just as ambitious for pupils in alternative provision as we are…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersThe local authorities have ultimate responsibility for ensuring that each and every one of those pupils is placed in a school that gives them equal chances to those who are in…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersThe right reverend Prelate makes an extremely good point. It is important that local needs are taken into account. She raised one example and I can give another: the Family…27 Mar 2019HANSARDEducation: Alternative ProvidersI am sure the noble Lord will agree that there are genuine reasons why we need alternative provision schools. He is absolutely right that it is just as important that education is…27 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018My Lords, with the leave of the House, I will repeat the Answer to an Urgent Question given by my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in the other…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018I can understand the frustration expressed by the noble and right reverend Lord, and I am sure that he expresses it on behalf of the whole of Northern Ireland and indeed this side…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018The House will be fully aware of the challenging circumstances that continue to be the status quo in Northern Ireland. The noble Lord will know that these matters are not easy.…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018I share the noble Lord’s huge concern that we have had to take this step. We were very much hoping that the Assembly would now be up and running again—so I agree with him to that…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018I can only repeat what I said earlier, which is that the Secretary of State and the Government, very much including the Prime Minister, want to see the Assembly up and running.…21 Mar 2019HANSARDNorthern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Act 2018I know that the Secretary of State and the Government are very aware of the date of 25 August, which the noble Lord raised. We want to give the fullest possible time for the talks…21 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Stevenson of Balmacara, for moving Amendment 8 and for our fruitful discussions since Report, together with the noble Lord, Lord Purvis, and…20 Mar 2019HANSARDTrade BillThe word “consultation” is well known and well respected. I would like to pick up on what the noble Lord said earlier about the fact that there is much interaction, and…20 Mar 2019