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HANSARDGender-based ViolenceMy Lords, according to the UN, Covid-19 has unmasked a shadow pandemic of violence against women and girls. What are the Government doing to prioritise the rights of women and…10 Nov 2020HANSARDUSA Presidential ElectionMy Lords, President Trump started a process by which the United States would leave the New START and open skies treaties, briefly mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Reid. Is my…09 Nov 2020HANSARDZimbabweMy Lords, Zimbabwe continues to have high rates of gender assaults throughout the country. Can my noble friend say what progress has been made by a DfID-launched programme,…27 Oct 2020HANSARDProtecting Civilians in Armed ConflictTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what are their plans for the implementation of the proposals set out in their paper UK Approach to Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict ,…12 Oct 2020HANSARDProtecting Civilians in Armed ConflictMy Lords, the specific inclusion of children in the strategy for the first time is most welcome. What measures are the Government now taking to fulfil the commitment in the…12 Oct 2020HANSARDNagorno-KarabakhMy Lords, do the Government consider that Russia’s co-chairmanship of the Minsk Group peace process conflicts with its geopolitical interests in Armenia, including its basing of…30 Sept 2020HANSARDBelarus: Presidential ElectionsMy Lords, in welcoming this important Statement of support for the people of Belarus and help for those who have been targeted by their Government’s attack on media freedom, I…25 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Military Operations and SupportTo ask Her Majesty’s Government what steps they are taking to ensure the continuity of military operations and support during the COVID-19 pandemic.10 Sept 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Military Operations and SupportMy Lords, events such as the diagnosis of Covid-19 among the crew of HMS “Queen Elizabeth” hit the headlines. Can my noble friend reassure me that care is also taken to ensure…10 Sept 2020HANSARDForeign and Commonwealth Office and Department for International Development: MergerMy Lords, in the House of Commons on 30 June, the Foreign Secretary said: “There has been no sustained pause”—[ Official Report , Commons, 30/6/20; col. 144.] in aid spending. How…27 Jul 2020HANSARDHealth Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) Regulations 2020My Lords, I welcome the regulations and have one question for my noble friend the Minister about process. When the “made affirmative” procedure was introduced, it was expected to…24 Jul 2020HANSARDCompetition Appeal Tribunal (Coronavirus) (Recording and Broadcasting) Order 2020My Lords, I support the making of the order, but I have a couple of questions for my noble and learned friend the Minister for clarification. We are advised in the Explanatory…15 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, I am grateful to my noble friend Lord Hunt for introducing his amendment so skilfully and lyrically, as was just said by the noble Baroness, Lady Jones. I welcome the…14 Jul 2020HANSARDTaiwanMy Lords, Taiwan has been preparing for a pandemic since the SARS epidemic in 2003. As a result, it has been able to tackle the terrible ravages of Covid-19 with great success.…14 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, Amendment 42 stands in my name on the Marshalled List and I am grateful to the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, for adding his name in support. I strongly support the Bill…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning BillMy Lords, first, I would like to thank all those who have spoken in this relatively short debate, especially, of course, the noble Earl, Lord Clancarty, for signing up to the…13 Jul 2020HANSARDBusiness and Planning Bill13 Jul 2020HANSARDPort Examination Codes of Practice and National Security Determinations Guidance Regulations 2020My Lords, I support these regulations, which at first blush are indeed technical, but they are an important part of the powers by which the Government can maintain strong security…10 Jul 2020HANSARDGlobal Human Rights Sanctions RegimeYour Lordships’ International Relations and Defence Committee is ready, willing and able to engage in regular constructive scrutiny. Will my noble friend the Minister consider…09 Jul 2020HANSARDHong Kong National Security LegislationMy Lords, what analysis have the Government made of the implications of Article 38 of the new law for all of us in the UK? It appears to imply that if a non-Hong Kong resident…02 Jul 2020