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unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that social security mitigations in Northern Ireland will continue after March 2020 in the absence of an Executive. more like this
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Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
star this property uin HL17821 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
star this property answer text <p>The Department for Communities in Northern Ireland is responsible for the delivery of the various mitigation schemes relating to welfare reform in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>A decision to extend mitigations beyond March 2020 would be a matter for an incoming Minister for Communities in a restored Northern Ireland Executive.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2019-10-08T11:26:18.147Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T11:26:18.147Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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4234
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
1149818
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-15more like thismore than 2019-10-15
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Duncan of Springbank on 8 October (HL17821) and the report of the Department for Communities in Northern Ireland Review of Welfare Mitigation Schemes, published in March, which stated that "in the absence of a functioning Assembly it is considered that the only viable option for providing the legal authority for the Department to make a mitigation payment beyond 2020 would be for the Westminster Parliament to bring forward appropriate legislation", what steps they are taking to bring forward such legislation. more like this
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Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
star this property uin HL110 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-11-01more like thismore than 2019-11-01
star this property answer text <p>The bespoke mitigation arrangements for Northern Ireland were agreed by the Executive following the “<em>A Fresh Start, the Stormont Agreement and Implementation Plan</em>”.</p><p> </p><p>I understand that the present uncertainty over the future of these schemes has been a cause of considerable concern, especially for those in receipt of the top up payments.</p><p> </p><p>Neither the Northern Ireland Office nor its Ministers can instruct the Northern Ireland Civil Service in the devolved welfare space or direct spending from the NI block grant.</p><p> </p><p>We have however, following the Executive Formation Act, provided departments with additional guidance on the exercise their functions in the public interest in the absence of a restored NI Executive. And of course, we continue to work tirelessly to facilitate the restoration of locally accountable political leadership. I am grateful to the Noble Baroness for raising this matter.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2019-11-01T12:52:39.977Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-01T12:52:39.977Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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4234
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
1167243
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Social Security Benefits: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made towards meeting the requirement of section 3(21) of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019, namely that the Secretary of State must, and before 1 December, publish a report on the future welfare mitigation support measures that will be in place after March 2020, unless an Executive is formed on or before 1 December. more like this
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Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
star this property uin HL511 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-11-05more like thismore than 2019-11-05
star this property answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has always been clear that he will continue to uphold the letter and the spirit of his obligations under the Northern Ireland (Executive Function etc) Act 2019 in full. That includes the obligation to report on welfare support measures in Northern Ireland. A report will therefore be published by 1 December 2019 if no Executive has been formed.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2019-11-05T12:54:36.803Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-05T12:54:36.803Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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4234
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
1170810
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star this property date less than 2020-01-14more like thismore than 2020-01-14
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Belfast Agreement more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether, following withdrawal from the EU, individuals will be able to initiate legal proceedings, independent of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission or the Equality Commission, if there is an alleged diminution of rights, safeguards or equality of opportunity as set out in the Belfast Agreement; and, if so, how this is provided for in the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill. more like this
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Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
star this property uin HL404 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-01-28more like thismore than 2020-01-28
star this property answer text <p>The amendments made, via schedule 3 of the EU (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, to sections 6 and 24 of the Northern Ireland Act 1998 mean that the Northern Ireland Assembly, ministers and departments will be acting outside their competence or powers if they legislate or act in a way that breaches the “no diminution” commitment; this would be actionable by judicial review in the normal way. The Government also considers that Article 2(1) of the Protocol is capable of direct effect and that individuals will therefore be able to rely directly on this article before the domestic courts. Individuals will be able to bring proceedings independently or, where the case meets certain criteria, with the assistance of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission or the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2020-01-28T12:23:44.4Zmore like thismore than 2020-01-28T12:23:44.4Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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4234
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Lister of Burtersett more like this
1150637
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-17more like thismore than 2019-10-17
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Abortion: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how they will ensure that women's safety and well-being are protected should decriminalisation of abortion in Northern Ireland lead to unregulated abortions. more like this
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Baroness O'Loan more like this
star this property uin HL213 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
star this property answer text <p>The health and safety of women and girls, and clarity and certainty for the medical profession, is at the forefront of the Government’s approach in complying with the legal duty under section 9 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019.</p><p> </p><p>As the duty has now come into effect, there have been some immediate changes to the law in Northern Ireland. We do not expect there to be any additional services available ahead of the new legal framework being in place by 31 March 2020. It is important that we get the legal framework right and are confident that service provision in Northern Ireland can meet women and girls’ needs.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, women and girls resident in Northern Ireland will be able to continue to access services in England, with all costs of the procedure, including travel and, where needed, accommodation, being paid for from 22 October 2019.</p><p> </p><p>Healthcare professionals who have a conscientious objection should follow guidance from their professional body. We recognise that this is a sensitive issue, and consideration is being given to providing for conscientious objection in the new legal framework for access to abortion in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will be shortly consulting on this proposed framework.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL214 more like this
HL215 more like this
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less than 2019-10-28T15:58:58.647Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:58:58.647Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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3902
star this property label Biography information for Baroness O'Loan more like this
1150638
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-17more like thismore than 2019-10-17
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Abortion: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what legal frameworks will be in place between 22 October 2019 and 31 March 2020 to protect health professionals in Northern Ireland with a conscientious objection to abortion. more like this
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Baroness O'Loan more like this
star this property uin HL214 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
star this property answer text <p>The health and safety of women and girls, and clarity and certainty for the medical profession, is at the forefront of the Government’s approach in complying with the legal duty under section 9 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019.</p><p> </p><p>As the duty has now come into effect, there have been some immediate changes to the law in Northern Ireland. We do not expect there to be any additional services available ahead of the new legal framework being in place by 31 March 2020. It is important that we get the legal framework right and are confident that service provision in Northern Ireland can meet women and girls’ needs.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, women and girls resident in Northern Ireland will be able to continue to access services in England, with all costs of the procedure, including travel and, where needed, accommodation, being paid for from 22 October 2019.</p><p> </p><p>Healthcare professionals who have a conscientious objection should follow guidance from their professional body. We recognise that this is a sensitive issue, and consideration is being given to providing for conscientious objection in the new legal framework for access to abortion in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will be shortly consulting on this proposed framework.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL213 more like this
HL215 more like this
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less than 2019-10-28T15:58:58.693Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:58:58.693Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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3902
star this property label Biography information for Baroness O'Loan more like this
1150639
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-10-17more like thismore than 2019-10-17
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Abortion: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what the legal framework for abortion in Northern Ireland will be on 31 March 2020 if a majority of Northern Ireland voters state that they are opposed to new abortion legislation. more like this
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Baroness O'Loan more like this
star this property uin HL215 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
star this property answer text <p>The health and safety of women and girls, and clarity and certainty for the medical profession, is at the forefront of the Government’s approach in complying with the legal duty under section 9 of the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019.</p><p> </p><p>As the duty has now come into effect, there have been some immediate changes to the law in Northern Ireland. We do not expect there to be any additional services available ahead of the new legal framework being in place by 31 March 2020. It is important that we get the legal framework right and are confident that service provision in Northern Ireland can meet women and girls’ needs.</p><p> </p><p>In the meantime, women and girls resident in Northern Ireland will be able to continue to access services in England, with all costs of the procedure, including travel and, where needed, accommodation, being paid for from 22 October 2019.</p><p> </p><p>Healthcare professionals who have a conscientious objection should follow guidance from their professional body. We recognise that this is a sensitive issue, and consideration is being given to providing for conscientious objection in the new legal framework for access to abortion in Northern Ireland.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will be shortly consulting on this proposed framework.</p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
star this property grouped question UIN
HL213 more like this
HL214 more like this
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less than 2019-10-28T15:58:58.737Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:58:58.737Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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3902
star this property label Biography information for Baroness O'Loan more like this
1174483
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-29more like thismore than 2020-01-29
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what consultation they intend to undertake on any secondary legislation regarding access for goods, products and services between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. more like this
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
star this property uin HL943 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-12more like thismore than 2020-02-12
star this property answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland has been clear on the importance of involving Northern Ireland in the next stage of work, both political (the Executive) and public (businesses). We will work closely on how the Protocol is implemented, including on approach to the movement of goods between Northern Ireland and Great Britain.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2020-02-12T12:13:59.277Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-12T12:13:59.277Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
1175230
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government when they intend to bring forward the statutory regulations to address unrestricted access for business from Northern Ireland exporting goods to elsewhere in the UK. more like this
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
star this property uin HL712 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-04more like thismore than 2020-02-04
star this property answer text <p>As set out in the ‘New Decade, New Approach’ deal to restore the Northern Ireland Executive, the Government is committed to legislate to guarantee unfettered access for Northern Ireland’s businesses to the whole of the UK internal market, and ensure that this legislation is in force for 1 January 2021.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that there are still questions about the detail and how the deal will be operationalised. That is why this commitment is so important.</p><p> </p><p>It is of course vital that Northern Ireland businesses are closely involved in the next stage of this work and we will establish robust channels with both Ministers and officials to ensure this over the coming months. We will also engage in detail with the Executive on measures to protect and strengthen the UK internal market.</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2020-02-04T13:58:42.09Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-04T13:58:42.09Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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4130
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
1175233
unstar this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2020-01-22more like thismore than 2020-01-22
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Northern Ireland Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 21 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Northern Ireland remove filter
star this property answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
star this property hansard heading Trade: Northern Ireland more like this
star this property house id 2 more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text Her Majesty's Government what parliamentary procedure will apply to the forthcoming statutory regulations relating to unrestricted access for businesses from Northern Ireland exporting goods to elsewhere in the UK. more like this
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Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this
star this property uin HL713 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2020-02-04more like thismore than 2020-02-04
star this property answer text <p>The power in Section 8C of the EU (Withdrawal) Act 2018 also provides for regulations to be made to facilitate the access to the market within Great Britain of qualifying Northern Ireland goods.</p><p> </p><p>Overall this regulation making power is restricted in its scope insofar as it can only be used to implement the Protocol and, where appropriate, to implement the Government’s policy on unfettered access.</p><p> </p><p>Any use of the power which seeks to amend primary legislation, including the devolution statutes, or retained direct principal EU legislation would be subject to the affirmative procedure to provide appropriate scrutiny of the proposed legislation. In addition, where any regulations made under this power seek to, for example, establish a public authority or create or widen the scope of a relevant criminal offence, creates or amends a power to legislate or, as has been asked, facilitates the access to the market within GB of NI qualifying goods, they would also be subject to the affirmative procedure.</p><p> </p><p>Any other regulations under this power will be subject to the negative procedure.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member printed Lord Duncan of Springbank more like this
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less than 2020-02-04T13:58:07.453Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-04T13:58:07.453Z
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4686
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Duncan of Springbank remove filter
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4130
star this property label Biography information for Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick more like this