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HANSARDCommonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) BillMy Lords, I congratulate the noble Baroness, Lady D’Souza, on sponsoring the Bill and on her cogent explanation of its importance. I also congratulate my right honourable friend…17 May 2024HANSARDInternational Mother Earth DayTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to mark International Mother Earth Day, and to fulfil the United Kingdom’s commitments set out in their White Paper on…22 Apr 2024HANSARDInternational Mother Earth DayMy Lords, on International Mother Earth Day, which falls today, I welcome the Government’s White Paper commitment to protect forests, land and natural resources. Can my noble…22 Apr 2024HANSARDGender EqualityTo ask His Majesty’s Government, further to the White Paper International Development in a contested world published in November 2023 (CP 975), what steps they are taking to…24 Jan 2024HANSARDGender EqualityMy Lords, I welcome the Government’s commitment to work with new partners to counteract the rollback that certainly has happened globally on women’s and children’s rights. Can my…24 Jan 2024HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]My Lords, I am grateful to noble Lords who have supported my attempt to clarify matters. Having spoken to Amendment 4 and heard colleagues speak, I think I have encouraged the…11 Dec 2023HANSARDUniversal Declaration of Human RightsMy Lords, the final draft of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was presented to the General Assembly of the United Nations by the Haitian delegate Emile Saint-Lot, a…11 Dec 2023HANSARDUniversal Declaration of Human RightsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to promote the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which was adopted by the United Nations General…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]My Lords, in moving Amendment 3, I shall also speak to Amendment 4 in my name. The objective of both is to highlight the importance of having a clear definition of pedicabs and…11 Dec 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]11 Dec 2023HANSARDSudan and South SudanTo ask His Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to support peace and democracy in Sudan and South Sudan.27 Nov 2023HANSARDSudan and South SudanMy Lords, conflict between the two armed forces within Sudan has intensified over the last few months. Just a few days ago, the Sudan Government then informed or notified the…27 Nov 2023HANSARDPedicabs (London) Bill [HL]My Lords, I follow other noble Lords in welcoming this Bill, which intends to deliver on the Government’s commitment to enact legislation that will make it possible for Transport…22 Nov 2023HANSARDAfrica: PartnershipsMy Lords, I welcome the Foreign Secretary’s commitment to partnering with African countries to assist them to reach their full economic potential. How will the Government use the…14 Sept 2023HANSARDAfrica: PartnershipsTo ask His Majesty’s Government, further to the Foreign Secretary’s speech on 1 August, what plans they have to deliver successful UK partnerships with countries in Africa.14 Sept 2023HANSARDCitizens’ Rights (European Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I congratulate the noble Earl, Lord Kinnoull, on his opening speech and on his outstanding work as chair not only of the European Affairs Committee but of the EU…11 Sept 2023HANSARDDefence Policy (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister and all those who took part in today’s debate; it shows not only the interest of those present but the spread of expertise. I agree…30 Jun 2023HANSARDDefence Policy (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)That this House takes note of the Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee UK defence policy: from aspiration to reality? (1st Report, HL Paper 124).30 Jun 2023HANSARDDefence Policy (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, I am pleased to introduce today’s debate on our report. I thank the members of the International Relations and Defence Committee for all they have done. As always, we…30 Jun 2023HANSARDSudanTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the security and humanitarian situation in Sudan; and the adequacy of international assistance to those who have…26 Jun 2023