"My Lords, I am deeply grateful for being given permission to take part in this debate. I welcome these regulations, like I have welcomed the Windsor Framework on many occasions, because it deals with special arrangements to prevent a hard border on the island of Ireland. I do not want …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"My Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Lord, Lord Weir, on this issue. First, I welcome my noble friend Lady Anderson to the Dispatch Box representing the NIO. This the first occasion on which I have had an opportunity to take part in a debate with her …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"My Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for his detailed Answer. Only last week, the Secretary-General of the United Nations indicated that the El Niño effect will be more pronounced in the next few months and will have direct implications for food security. I know, and welcome the …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of El Niño on climate patterns, flooding and food security in the UK...." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"My Lords, another week and yet another regret amendment in respect of the Windsor Framework, this one regarding plant health seeds, seed potatoes and plant propagating material. I ask the simple question: what does this achieve? I agree with the noble Lord, Lord Bew, that this is more about the …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"Over the last few days, the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has indicated that the world is facing an exceptional El Niño impact that will have a direct effect on food production and food security, notwithstanding on communities. I urge my noble friend the Minister to have immediate …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"My Lords, I warmly welcome the Prime Minister’s Statement, particularly on the areas of hope, optimism and devolution. As someone from Northern Ireland, I encourage the Leader of the House to talk to the Prime Minister about ways to make the institutions in Stormont more functionable and workable and to …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"My Lords, we have had several debates over the last couple of years in relation to the Windsor Framework. They have all originated from those who are basically opposed to the Windsor Framework, which is a direct consequence of Brexit—for which they voted. That has caused economic and political instability …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"My Lords, as the final Back-Bench speaker I know a lot has been said, but I would like to give a perspective from Northern Ireland. I welcome the opportunity to participate in the debate. I welcome the Minister, my noble friend Lord Lemos, to the Front Bench, and the participation …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech
"My Lords, some three months ago I visited the Institute of Cancer Research at the Royal Marsden Hospital. I met several clinicians and research scientists, who were clear that innovation was vital in bringing forward therapies to deal with the various types of cancer. But they said that there was …..." Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick - View Speech