"I can reassure the noble Lord that the Government will approach the meeting with an open mind. I tried to be clear that the key issue is achieving a specific definition for a kirpan, which we will obviously make every effort to work with. We will see whether that is …..." Baroness Barran - View Speech
"I hear the concerns of several noble Lords. I reassure them again that we will enter the conversation with a very open mind...." Baroness Barran - View Speech
"My Lords, I am grateful to the noble Baroness for explaining these amendments. I do not think we are far apart in what we want to achieve in relation to deliveries to residential premises. I hope that I will be able to clarify our intentions and assuage any concerns that …..." Baroness Barran - View Speech
"I am grateful to the noble Viscount, Lord Craigavon, for raising this important issue. Before joining your Lordships’ House, I was warned that I would be surrounded by world experts on almost every topic and this short debate has reinforced that view.
"I am grateful to the noble Lord, Lord Paddick, on behalf of the noble Baroness, Lady Hamwee, and my noble friend, Lord Lucas, for explaining their amendments, which relate to the list of corrosive substances in Schedule 1. I can deal quickly with Amendment 9. I assure the noble Baroness, …..." Baroness Barran - View Speech
"The reason for the delay is that the start of the health Statement in the other place has been delayed. The adjournment has been agreed through the usual channels...." Baroness Barran - View Speech