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HANSARDWorld Ocean DayTo ask His Majesty’s Government what action they took to promote the importance of World Ocean Day on 8 June.15 Jun 2026 · 6d agoHANSARDWorld Ocean DayMy Lords, I welcome the Bill—as I am sure do my colleagues involved in promoting it—on ensuring that there is a treaty to protect the oceans, but I note that the Government have…15 Jun 2026 · 6d agoHANSARDBosnia and HerzegovinaMy Lords, I join in the congratulations to my noble friend Lady Helic for securing the debate. Her deep knowledge of the issue derives from her personal experience and expertise.…11 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, in our increasingly dangerous and volatile world, there is one conflict which does not get much attention from the media. The brutal conflict in Sudan is moving…21 May 2026HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionTo ask His Majesty’s Government what their priorities are for strengthening the work of the Media Freedom Coalition during their term as co-chair.25 Mar 2026HANSARDMedia Freedom CoalitionMy Lords, in extending the reach of the work of the Media Freedom Coalition, of which the Government are co-chair, what progress do Ministers expect to make with regard to…25 Mar 2026HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillThat the Bill do now pass.12 Dec 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillMy Lords, I congratulate John Grady MP, who introduced the Bill in the House of Commons, where he secured all-party support. I thank all those who supported the Bill in this House…12 Dec 2025HANSARDSudanMy Lords, I am most grateful to the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Leeds for everything that he has done in this House and beyond and for leading us on the debate on Sudan…27 Nov 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillThat the order of commitment be discharged.04 Nov 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillMy 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.…04 Nov 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillThat the Bill be now read a second time.05 Sept 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to present this Bill to the House today. It was guided through the House of Commons by John Grady MP, whom I congratulate for his work,…05 Sept 2025HANSARDSpace Industry (Indemnities) BillMy Lords, I am very grateful to all those who have participated today and for the way in which noble Lords have expressed cross-party support for the Bill. It is right not only to…05 Sept 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Vulnerable ChildrenTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to mitigate the impact on vulnerable children of cuts to official development assistance.23 Jun 2025HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Vulnerable ChildrenMy Lords, in welcoming that final commitment, I ask the Minister whether she agrees that children who have access to nutrition, education and health services are the very bedrock…23 Jun 2025HANSARDWildfiresMy Lords, it is a privilege to welcome the maiden speeches of my noble friends Lord Gove and Lord Jack of Courance. They have made extremely important contributions to the work of…12 Jun 2025HANSARDSudan: Ceasefire TalksTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in establishing a Contact Group for Sudan ceasefire talks.20 May 2025HANSARDSudan: Ceasefire TalksMy Lords, earlier this month the chair of the African Union Commission stated that the AU “will not accept any interference in the internal affairs of Sudan”. The Minister…20 May 2025HANSARDNational Youth StrategyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in developing a National Youth Strategy.13 Mar 2025