"My Lords, I support this draft order extending the provisions in the Justice and Security (Northern Ireland) Act 2007, which will, for a further two years until 31 July 2027, enable criminal trials to continue to be concluded without a jury in Northern Ireland if certain conditions are met. The …..." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"I do not know where I got 3,000 from—I meant to say 6,000. I apologise to the Committee and ask for correction...." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"On the £200 million that has been allocated to policing, have the Executive received that amount? There is some confusion on the £200 million. We are getting information that, until now, they have received only £5 million. Clarity on the £200 million would be important, especially when it comes to …..." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"Following on from the noble Baroness, Lady Ritchie, there is confusion about this £200 million, where it has gone, who is allocating it and so on. We need clarification around the allocation of future funding for police...." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"My Lords, the Armed Forces do a remarkable job keeping the people of this United Kingdom safe and secure in an ever-changing and increasingly dangerous world. We owe them a great debt of gratitude for their courage and their devotion to duty. The sacrifices of our Armed Forces at home …..." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"My Lords, I shall be very brief. I want to make a few comments regarding the stake limits set by the Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2024. I am unsure of the rationale set out in the regulations for setting a limit of £5 for over-25s. Given …..." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"My Lords, I welcome the opportunity to speak to the amendment to the Motion in the name of the noble Lord, Lord Dodds, who has provided an excellent analysis of the issues facing businesses in Northern Ireland. Since the outset of the United Kingdom’s negotiations with the European Union, there …..." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"My Lords, I want briefly to bring noble Lords back to the whole issue of resources. I welcome this statutory instrument but I worry about resources. You will continue to hear the chief constable of Northern Ireland talk about the lack of resources. With these new powers, there certainly need …..." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"My Lords, I congratulate the Government on their recent success in the election. There are many areas to be welcomed in their priorities, going forward for the future. In the gracious Speech, they are looking to strengthen the union through collaboration between the devolved institutions and hopefully, through the council …..." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech
"My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to this Bill and that no noble Lord has indicated a wish to move a manuscript amendment or to speak in Committee. Unless, therefore, any noble Lord objects, I beg to move that the order of commitment be discharged...." Lord Hay of Ballyore - View Speech