🗣️ Speeches and Debates
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My Lords, like many in this House, I have always opposed a change in the law to allow for assisted dying. I understand the sincere motivations of those who desire to change the law, and I have listened to the many eloquent speeches given by Peers across the House in favour of the change. However, I have never been convinced by the idea that such a law would be the right way forward. I...
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My Lords, I thank the Minister for the care and sensitivity that she has displayed in introducing this important Bill. Balance is very important. I must declare two interests: first, I was for many years a grammar school teacher; secondly, I have a grandchild who was exclusively home educated from the ages of five to 14. For those reasons, I wish to comment on some aspects of the Bill that...
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My Lords, I welcome the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill. We all owe a great debt to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve us so valiantly in our Armed Forces, at home and in combat abroad. In my part of the United Kingdom, Northern Ireland, we will never forget their efforts and, in many cases, their sacrifice during the height of the Troubles. It is a historical fact...
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My Lords, the issues tonight need to be addressed collectively. Any primary legislation ought to take a broad, forward-facing approach, rather than narrowly focusing on the discrete issues raised either in the legacy Act or by the Court of Appeal. For much of the past 28 years, there has been an erosion of justice when it comes to dealing with the troubled past in Northern Ireland. For many...
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My Lords, I support my noble friend Lord Morrow’s Question. The tax changes made in the recent Budget will clearly affect many parts of society throughout all the regions of the United Kingdom. With reference to the increase in national insurance contributions, it is clear that additional tax burden will fall not only on employers but on other taxpayers, particularly employees, who may face...
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that removing UK air passenger duty on flights from Northern Ireland would encourage air carriers to open up new routes, allowing Northern Ireland airports to be more competitive with Dublin airport, which would prove beneficial for improving the economy and tourism in Northern Ireland?
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My Lords, I support the Motion moved by the noble Baroness, Lady Hoey. The regulations referenced in this evening’s Motion do not deal with the imposition of the large swathes of EU law which impinge on Northern Ireland’s economy. The regulations before us are intended to expand the range of goods—namely, Thai and Chinese poultry, and cut flowers from the rest of the world—that are...
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My Lords, it is a great pleasure to take part in this debate on the humble Address, and I congratulate the Government on their success in the election. I also congratulate the noble and learned Lord, Lord Hermer, on his maiden speech. I know that his vast experience, knowledge and expertise will prove of great benefit to the workings of this House. I am pleased to acknowledge the commitment...
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✍️ Written Questions and Answers
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that UK citizens are protected from online fraud and social media and text messaging scams.
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they will take to safeguard the flow of veterinary medicine from Great Britain to Northern Ireland after the end of the grace period on 31 December.
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To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that children from disadvantaged backgrounds have equal access to digital learning resources and technology.
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To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase the number of cybersecurity professionals in the United Kingdom.
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To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities; and what plans they have to address emerging threats such as cyber espionage.
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To ask His Majesty's Government what assessments are required by statute to be undertaken as part of a standard education throughout a child’s school life.
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To ask His Majesty's Government which specific items of personal data may be collected in the school census about pupils (1) in primary school and (2) aged 11–18 respectively.
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To ask His Majesty's Government under which pieces of legislation schools are required to collect and submit identifiable pupil data to the Department for Education.
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