"My Lords, I hope not to detain the Committee for very long. I declare my interest as a solicitor of the senior courts of England and Wales—a professional qualification that fills me with considerable pride even now, after many years of practice. In mixed company, where no one is aware …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, I am very pleased with that reply from the Minister. What I am mostly concerned about is the loss of the provisions relating to law enforcement, particularly the real-time exchange of information, on which our intelligence authorities and police authorities have historically relied. That is no longer available …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"To ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the European Commission’s decision of 24 June to extend the United Kingdom’s data adequacy status until 27 December; and what steps they are taking to ensure that the United Kingdom’s new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 maintains alignment …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, while I very much welcome this initiative from the Government, and it is overdue in many respects post Brexit, I have some concerns about reports that appear to be emanating from Europe that the Commission is looking more and more at conceding these things and various other important …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, it is very encouraging to hear that the Government are moving forward with what is so important: bringing young people together, particularly around Europe. An event took place in this Parliament this week to support further development of the teaching of languages. Will the Minister therefore confirm to …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, there are considerable concerns in Leeds about the maternity services in the Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust, including that the investigations that are now beginning will take a considerable amount of time. Can the Minister confirm that, in the ongoing inquiry into general services, a conclusion will be brought …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, I will speak briefly. I cannot match the eloquence of other speakers, or the length of their speeches for that matter, but I want to support my noble friend Lady Hodgson’s Amendment 45. The reason I want to support it is that I want, as has just been …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, following on from my noble friend Lady Foster, I will touch on the second point she raised, because it is relevant. We have a situation where the CAA’s delegation and decision-making powers are being changed because of the nature of the arrangements with the European Union.
"My Lords, safe and legal routes have always included working with the United Nations on its various programmes. I had the honour of organising the Bosnian one in the 1990s. Therefore, can the Minister confirm that the Government are still actively in touch with the United Nations to make sure …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech
"My Lords, there are concerns about the use of physician associates in many general practices. They are not of course doctors but are now on the front line of giving advice and assistance. Is the Minister satisfied about the way in which these people are deployed? Is she happy that …..." Lord Kirkhope of Harrogate - View Speech