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Speech in Grand Committee - Tue 21 Jun 2022
Covid-19 and the Use and Scrutiny of Emergency Powers (Constitution Committee Report)

"My Lords, the use of emergency powers is defined in the report as follows:

“Emergency legislation may be necessary in exceptional circumstances, but its use should be limited given its significant constitutional consequences.”


In addition:

“All governments should recognise that, however great or sudden an emergency may be, exceptional …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 16 Dec 2021
EU–UK Partnership Council

"My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on the Government’s engagement with the fora set up for the trade and co-operation and withdrawal agreements. Does he agree with me that if the EU is willing to show the same spirit of constructive engagement and flexibility required, the problems concerning the …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 18 Nov 2021
Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland: Court of Justice of the European Union

"My Lords, despite bordering four EU countries and being part of Schengen and the single market, with an excess of 120 bilateral agreements, Switzerland does not permit EU law to override Swiss law. Therefore, the ECJ cannot be the final arbiter of any dispute. As a third country, as the …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 03 Nov 2021
Budget Statement

"My Lords, I echo the remarks of my noble friends Lady Noakes and Lord Lamont, as well as others. I will touch on two areas of concern. However, first, I am extremely relieved that I am not the Chancellor.

Every year that I can think of, the NHS is overwhelmed; …..."

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Speech in Lords Chamber - Fri 12 Mar 2021
Budget Statement

"My Lords, first I thank my supporters, my noble friends Lord Polak and Lord Parkinson. I also thank Black Rod and her team, the clerks, the doorkeepers and everyone here for their very warm welcome. Their help has been invaluable, and it is a great honour to join your Lordships’ …..."
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