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HANSARDSudanMy Lords, there are widespread concerns that the conflict in West Darfur between the Sudanese armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces—apparently supplied with land-to-air…26 Jun 2023HANSARDColombia: National Liberation ArmyMy Lords, I recall that, when negotiations were under way with the FARC, the practical and technical advice given by the UK Government to indigenous groups and to women was…22 Jun 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Population Fund ReportMy Lords, does my noble friend agree with the report that, in trying to find solutions to build “demographic resilience”, we need to work with “civil society, the private sector,…24 May 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Population Fund ReportTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they plan to support the recommendations in the United Nations Population Fund report 8 Billion Lives, Infinite Possibilities: the case for…24 May 2023HANSARDYemen and South Sudan: Humanitarian CrisesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the progress towards resolving the humanitarian crises in Yemen and South Sudan; and what assistance they have…20 Apr 2023HANSARDYemen and South Sudan: Humanitarian CrisesMy Lords, I join my noble friend in expressing distress at the events in Sanaa. I am grateful to him for his words. The humanitarian aid allocated by the international community…20 Apr 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, on this very date 77 years ago, the United Nations Security Council met for the first time, here in London. There has been much talk of reform and I very much welcome my…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilMy Lords, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in my name on the Order Paper and, in so doing, remind the House of my unpaid interest as chair of the United Nations…17 Jan 2023HANSARDUnited Nations Security CouncilTo ask His Majesty’s Government what plans they have to achieve reform of the membership and powers of the United Nations Security Council.17 Jan 2023HANSARDCentral America: Trade and InvestmentMy Lords, I too congratulate my noble friend Lady Hooper on securing this short debate. Her timing is fortuitous in the light of the announcement, made by the Foreign Secretary…19 Dec 2022HANSARDUNCLOS: The Law of the Sea in the 21st Century (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)That the Grand Committee takes note of the Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee UNCLOS: the law of the sea in the 21st century (2nd Report, Session…28 Nov 2022HANSARDUNCLOS: The Law of the Sea in the 21st Century (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, I am pleased to introduce our report UNCLOS: the Law of the Sea in the 21st Century , which was published on 1 March. It is almost 40 years to the day since the United…28 Nov 2022HANSARDUNCLOS: The Law of the Sea in the 21st Century (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, I thank everybody who has participated in this debate. My noble friend Lady Fall made the point that some may think this is a niche subject; it has proved to be anything…28 Nov 2022HANSARDChina: Security and Trade (IRDC Report)That the Grand Committee takes note of the Report from the International Relations and Defence Committee The UK and China’s security and trade relationship: A strategic void (1st…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChina: Security and Trade (IRDC Report)My Lords, I am pleased to present our report, The UK and China’s Security and Trade Relationship : A Strategic Void , to the Committee today. I thank members of the International…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChina: Security and Trade (IRDC Report)My Lords, I am very grateful to all those who spoke in this debate and contributed information based on their own expertise. They did so with a great depth and breadth of…20 Oct 2022HANSARDChina: Security and Trade (IRDC Report)As leader of the party—and ipso facto, et cetera. It is a brutal world we inhabit, as we know, but that is the nature of democracy, however it is defined. I refer to my right…20 Oct 2022HANSARDCommonwealthTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the progress made during their term as chair-in-office of the Commonwealth towards building a Commonwealth that…28 Jun 2022HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, nearly a million girls in 11 Commonwealth countries do not have equal access to education. The UK’s most recent report as chair-in-office—the final report to which my…28 Jun 2022HANSARDEthiopiaMy Lords, can my noble friend update the House specifically on the significant increase in the cost of delivering and buying food aid for Ethiopia, as a result of Russia’s illegal…04 Apr 2022