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HANSARDVenezuela EarthquakesTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the scale of humanitarian need in Venezuela following the earthquakes on 24 June; and what (1) immediate, and (2)…09 Jul 2026HANSARDVenezuela EarthquakesI thank my noble friend the Minister for her reply and for the generosity and speed of the response shown by the department. As vice-chair of the Disasters Emergency Committee, I…09 Jul 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, I remind the Committee of my interest as the chair of Norton Rose Fulbright. Although my firm was located in the City of London for more than 200 years, from its…08 Jul 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare an interest as chair of Norton Rose Fulbright. Some of my firm’s clients are regulated by the FCA and the PRA. I am not a member of the Financial Services…29 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]I am not sure that we disagree very much on what the purpose of Parliament is and its relationship with the people of Britain, but the FCA asked for a risk metric from Parliament…29 Jun 2026HANSARDFinancial Services and Markets Bill [HL]My Lords, it is a pleasure to take part in this debate and to follow the remarks of the noble Baroness, Lady Noakes. I declare my interest as chair of Norton Rose Fulbright, a law…08 Jun 2026HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, in following that speech, I will cover many of the areas covered by the noble Lord, Lord Johnson, but I welcome the focus on economic growth, trade and our partnership…14 May 2026HANSARDSpring Forecast StatementMy Lords, I begin by sharing my tribute to the noble Lord, Lord St John of Bletso. I am a newcomer, so I have not had the benefit of his expertise on southern Africa. I am sorry…17 Mar 2026HANSARDBetter Prisons: Less Crime (Justice and Home Affairs Committee Report)My Lords, I feel deeply honoured to be making my maiden speech today. I thank noble Lords on all sides of the House, as well as Black Rod and his team, the doorkeepers, police…12 Feb 2026