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HANSARDSudan: Ceasefire TalksTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in establishing a Contact Group for Sudan ceasefire talks.20 May 2025HANSARDNational Youth StrategyMy Lords, this short debate today gives us the opportunity to ask the Minister to provide more information to Parliament and of course to the public about the Government’s plans…13 Mar 2025HANSARDNational Youth StrategyTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in developing a National Youth Strategy.13 Mar 2025HANSARDIndia and Southeast Asia: Free Trade AgreementsMy Lords, trade is the bedrock on which successful economies are built. The UK’s withdrawal from the EU has given us the opportunity to pursue an independent trade policy,…06 Mar 2025HANSARDIndia and Southeast Asia: Free Trade AgreementsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what progress they have made in securing free trade agreements with India and countries in Southeast Asia.06 Mar 2025HANSARDBelarus: ElectionsMy Lords, does the Minister agree with me on two points: first, that the sham re-election of Lukashenko has strengthened the alignment of Belarus with Russia, giving President…10 Feb 2025HANSARDBelarus: ElectionsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the outcome of the elections held in Belarus on 26 January, and what advice, if any, they have given to the…10 Feb 2025HANSARDConsumer Products (Control of Biocides) Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett, on her success in the ballot for Private Members’ Bills and on bringing forward this Bill this Session. Her Bill gives…17 Jan 2025HANSARDRefugees (Family Reunion) Bill [HL]My Lords, I will speak very briefly on Amendment 19. Like my noble friend Lord Jackson, I apologise that I was not able to be here at Second Reading. I simply echo his earlier…17 Jan 2025HANSARDFinancial Assistance to Ukraine BillMy Lords, I strongly welcome the Bill. It gives a clear signal of our continuing commitment to the people of Ukraine and our defence of European security. We are reminded every…15 Jan 2025HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lady Hodgson on getting through the ballot and bringing forward the Bill today. Like the noble Lord, Lord McConnell, I am not one for…15 Nov 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyTo ask His Majesty’s Government, further to the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award report Youth Voices 2024 , published on 23 July, what assessment they have made of how young people are…31 Oct 2024HANSARDYoung People: Government PolicyMy Lords, the Minister refers to a new strategy. In the real world, there is a key ask in Youth Voices 2024 , which reports on a wide consultation. The key ask is to say, “Can…31 Oct 2024HANSARDEthiopia Famine: 40th AnniversaryMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness on securing this debate at such a critical time for the security of the peoples not only in Ethiopia but across the whole region. There…17 Oct 2024HANSARDEthiopia and SomaliaMy Lords, I welcome the fact that the Minister referred to the whole issue being dealt with holistically and strategically. Perhaps she did not have the opportunity to answer one…07 Oct 2024HANSARDSudanMy Lords, the Minister has set out very clearly the challenges that are faced by every single person in Sudan. Indeed, the conflict has persisted for over a year and has escalated…13 Sept 2024HANSARDChildren: Impact of International ConflictMy Lords, today one in every five children lives in or is fleeing from conflict zones. They face greater risks than at any time in the last two decades. From Gaza to Sudan, Yemen…12 Sept 2024HANSARDChildren: Impact of International ConflictTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of (1) the impact of international conflict on children, and (2) the recommendations proposed by Save the Children…12 Sept 2024HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL]My Lords, I welcome the noble Baroness, Lady Chapman of Darlington, to the Government Front Bench, as I believe this is the first occasion that she has addressed the House from…29 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, multilateralism is under attack from all sides. Secretary-General Guterres has made it clear that: “The climate and biodiversity crises, the COVID-19 pandemic, and…25 Jul 2024