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HANSARDSchool Meals: FundingTo ask His Majesty’s Government which government departments share responsibility for (1) the funding of, and (2) and decisions about, school meals in (a) term times, and (b)…13 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, like others in this Second Reading debate, I welcome the Bill. It updates security legislation that was designed to protect UK security in the context of the Second…06 Dec 2022HANSARDBBC World ServiceMy Lords, I rise to congratulate the noble Lord on a heartfelt, informative and inspiring maiden speech. I am honoured to be able to say a few words, but I have to confess there…01 Dec 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords (Peerage Nominations) Bill [HL]My Lords, as we have heard, incremental changes fare far better than radical reform. Those who believe that the Lords is still mired in the 19th century, if not earlier, now…18 Nov 2022HANSARDPublic Service Broadcasting: BBC CentenaryMy Lords, public service broadcasting works in the UK within a wide framework of duties and responsibilities. These include strict rules on content, range, outreach,…03 Nov 2022HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, does the Minister think that American support for Ukraine, particularly armaments, is likely to be reduced after the mid-term elections? If so, where would such support…01 Nov 2022HANSARDChina: Security and Trade (IRDC Report)My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Alton. There has been a marked diminution of trust between the US and UK and China and its leadership, and the resulting…20 Oct 2022HANSARDRwanda Asylum PartnershipMy Lords, I have just returned from a parliamentary visit to Rwanda. Could the Minister clarify which authority in Rwanda would be responsible for determining refugee asylum…19 Oct 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionTo ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of recent press comments, what plans they have to alter the role or composition of the House of Lords Appointments Commission.21 Jul 2022HANSARDFood Insecurity in Developing Countries due to Blockade of Ukrainian PortsMy Lords, I begin by thanking the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for introducing this very important debate at the very last minute, giving us all the opportunity to express our…21 Jul 2022HANSARDHouse of Lords Appointments CommissionMy Lords, I thank the minister for his Answer. The Burns report, commissioned by the noble Lord, Lord Fowler, was warmly received in this House and by the Government of that time.…21 Jul 2022HANSARDSri LankaMy Lords, does the Minister have any evidence of increased tension between the Tamil and Sinhalese populations?13 Jul 2022HANSARDCommonwealthMy Lords, the Commonwealth and its various associated organisations may sometimes be perceived as belonging to a colonial era. Its work goes largely unnoticed until CHOGM comes…30 Jun 2022HANSARDHigher Education (Freedom of Speech) BillMy Lords, this is, I think, a well-meaning Bill, but I question its necessity. I imagine no one here doubts that free speech should be protected, given it is one of the mainstays…28 Jun 2022HANSARDBritish Council Contractors: AfghanistanMy Lords, I thank the Minister for answering this question. Can he say whether he has any further information on the extent to which the Taliban in Afghanistan, particularly…27 Jun 2022HANSARDStandards of Behaviour and Honesty in Political LifeMy Lords, our thanks go to the noble Lord, Lord Morse, for his prescience in addressing this issue. Democracy is the best protection we have for liberty, but as we know, democracy…23 Jun 2022HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, many of my concerns have already been addressed by the noble Lords, Lord Collins and Lord Stoneham, and by the Minister, but might I go a little further? We are,…16 Jun 2022HANSARDIndia: Cereals Export BanMy Lords, yesterday some of us received an excellent briefing from the UK’s ambassador to Kyiv, which said that one problem of using the rail network is that there is a different…19 May 2022HANSARDQueen’s SpeechMy Lords, I would like to take the opportunity of this House’s humble Address to the Queen’s Speech to touch on the issue of our constitutional monarchy and its role in…12 May 2022HANSARDNationality and Borders BillAt end insert “and do propose Amendments 4J and 4K in lieu—26 Apr 2022