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HANSARDWorld Food ProgrammeTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what support they give to the work of the World Food Programme.27 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for setting out concisely and clearly the objectives of this short but useful Bill which will ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses in…19 Jun 2019HANSARDPrivileges and ConductMy Lords, I agree entirely with the final remarks of the noble and learned Lord. I always listen to the lawyers in this House. I have nothing against lawyers—indeed, how could I…30 Apr 2019HANSARDAid: Anti-Corruption MeasuresMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend on securing this short debate. Of course, the Government have a statutory requirement to spend 0.7% of GNI on official development…02 Apr 2019HANSARDYemen: Giving Peace a Chance (International Relations Committee Report)My Lords, I thank my noble friend Lord Howell for setting out so clearly the main points that underpin our report and recommendations. It was such a pleasure to serve on the…01 Apr 2019HANSARDCyclone IdaiMy Lords, I welcome my noble friend’s response and the rapid commitment given by the UK Government. The noble Lord, Lord Collins, mentioned the long term. For the long term, DfID…19 Mar 2019HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, it is clear that many women around the world still lack equal rights and empowerment opportunities. They face discrimination and violence. As parliamentarians, what can…07 Mar 2019HANSARDJammu and KashmirMy Lords, I welcome the fact that my noble friend has set out so carefully the work that is being carried out by the international community to defuse the situation, with the UK…27 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenI thank my noble friend the Minister, but the United Nations says that $4.2 billion is needed to give aid to 19 million people in Yemen. When the Minister, my right honourable…25 Feb 2019HANSARDYemenTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of progress to resolve the political and humanitarian crisis in Yemen.25 Feb 2019HANSARDPhilippinesMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Hylton, on securing this short debate. When President Duterte took office, it was on the back of a campaign in which, as the noble…24 Jan 2019HANSARDDomestic Infrastructure: Chinese OwnershipTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the risks arising from Chinese ownership of technologies and platforms critical to the domestic infrastructure of…23 Jan 2019HANSARDDomestic Infrastructure: Chinese OwnershipMy Lords, while thanking my noble friend for his considered Answer, I point out that superfast 5G has great potential for our economy. It could be worth £200 billion over the next…23 Jan 2019HANSARDCivil Partnerships, Marriages and Deaths (Registration Etc.) BillMy Lords, I too thank my noble friend Lady Hodgson for sponsoring the Bill in this House. I endorse her comments about the hard work carried out by my honourable friend Tim…18 Jan 2019HANSARDWestern BalkansMy Lords, I also congratulate my noble friend Lady Helic on securing this debate. It certainly gives my noble friend the Minister an opportunity to update the House today on what…10 Jan 2019HANSARDConflict-affected Countries: Adolescent GirlsMy Lords, I too congratulate my noble friend on securing this debate and her extensive work on women, peace and security. I shall focus my remarks on the support needed in South…08 Jan 2019