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HANSARDBritish SteelMy Lords, I welcome that last answer. It is, of course, just a few minutes ago that we were discussing a Private Notice Question on the events in the Strait of Hormuz and the need…20 Jul 2026HANSARDCyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) BillMy Lords, this is proving a fascinating and valuable debate, recognising the Bill’s many strengths, what could be tweaked, and what perhaps is missing as we look ahead. To begin…14 Jul 2026HANSARDRailways BillMy Lords, like the noble Baroness, Lady Grey-Thompson, I am going to start with a personal anecdote, but it will not be either as moving or as consequential as the ones we have…07 Jul 2026HANSARDPATHWAYS Study: Puberty SuppressionAs some noble Lords know, I have some experience in my own family of the challenges around gender dysphoria and the difficulties for the trans community. I also have the…24 Jun 2026HANSARDSocial Media Ban for Under-16sMy Lords, I also welcome the Government’s Statement, their commitment to cross-party working on this and their recognition of the importance of enforcement. I have a question…16 Jun 2026HANSARDBritish CouncilMy Lords, I declare my interest as deputy chair of the British Council. On current plans, it is likely that this Covid-era loan will be paid down for the next 15 years plus. Can…09 Jun 2026HANSARDCommercial Payments Bill [HL]My Lords, I begin with my register of interests. I chair the Joint Industry Board of the electrotechnical sector, which brings together employers and unions operating in the…09 Jun 2026HANSARDAI Regulation BillMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord, Lord Holmes, for securing this debate. I will echo some of his themes. Cross-sectoral regulation will come. The question is simply: when?…04 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeMy Lords, I will be finished in a moment. I too thank the Minister for the tone that he has struck today. We are touching on an important issue. The code leaves us in a position…03 Jun 2026HANSARDEquality Act 2010: Code of PracticeMy Lords—03 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, decarbonising energy and deploying AI are the defining technology challenges of our times. They are fundamental to growth and are intimately linked. The greatest…19 May 2026HANSARDFormer Prime Minister Imran KhanTo ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Pakistan regarding the protection of the rights and the welfare of former Prime Minister…26 Mar 2026HANSARDFormer Prime Minister Imran KhanMy Lords, I thank noble Lords for their participation in this debate. It is my first QSD debate so I will be looking to the Deputy Chairman of Committees—I assume that we do not…26 Mar 2026HANSARDIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) BillMy Lords, it is a pleasure to speak on a three-clause Bill. I commend the Government on their brevity. It is a welcome change this week after the 220 clauses of the Crime and…12 Mar 2026HANSARDImran Khan: ImprisonmentTo ask His Majesty’s Government what discussions they have had with the government of Pakistan regarding the imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, particularly with…25 Feb 2026HANSARDImran Khan: ImprisonmentI thank my noble friend the Minister for her Answer. As she will be aware, there are a number of parliamentary Questions outstanding on this matter, given the deterioration in…25 Feb 2026HANSARDUK Development Partnership AssistanceFollow that, as they say. I begin my remarks by congratulating my noble friend Lady Hyde on an excellent maiden speech. I also look forward to that of the noble Lord, Lord Barber,…29 Jan 2026HANSARDChinese EmbassyMy Lords, the events of last week and this week demonstrate to us the difficulties of managing superpowers and the challenges they present, as well as the opportunities. So, while…26 Jan 2026HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceTo ask His Majesty’s Government what recent progress the Defending Democracy Taskforce has made on protecting democratic institutions.12 Jan 2026HANSARDDefending Democracy TaskforceMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister. It seems wholly appropriate to have a Question this afternoon on defending democracy and democratic elections, although that is, of…12 Jan 2026