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10 recent contributions in Hansard
HANSARD80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe and Victory over JapanMy Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Coaker for an excellent opening speech and congratulate the right reverend Prelate on her maiden speech; I look forward to working with her…09 May 2025HANSARDOfficial Development AssistanceMy Lords, this is a particularly challenging and difficult time for fragile countries, countries caught in conflict and some of the most vulnerable people in the world. In…04 Mar 2025HANSARDSudanMy Lords, this is my first opportunity to publicly congratulate my noble friend the Minister on his ministerial role. I know well from my own experience the impact that British…13 Sept 2024HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I thank the Minister for opening today’s important debate. I also say how much I am looking forward to the maiden speech by the noble Baroness, Lady Casey. I have long…08 Mar 2024HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, I, too, welcome today’s debate. I thank the Minister for his comprehensive speech, particularly for his references to the importance of continued collective action and…26 Jan 2024HANSARDHer Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIMy Lords, I shared in the shock and sadness of people in this country and across the world when we heard the news of the Queen’s passing last night. Of course, I share the…09 Sept 2022HANSARDSri LankaMy Lords, can I press the Minister on the humanitarian support that we are giving to Sri Lanka? Last month, inflation on food prices was 80%. There is rising unemployment and the…21 Jul 2022HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, it is eight years since I visited Afghanistan, and the appalling scenes from Kabul, the heart-breaking testimony of women and girls, the despair of aid workers and the…18 Aug 2021HANSARDBrexit: EU Students’ Tuition FeesMy Lords, I declare an interest as the director of SOAS University of London. I take note of the noble Viscount’s comments about the success of the UK higher education sector.…29 Apr 2019HANSARDYemen: Giving Peace a Chance (International Relations Committee Report)My Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Howell of Guildford, and the committee for the report, particularly for setting out so clearly the complexities of the situation in Yemen. I…01 Apr 2019