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HANSARDSpring Forecast StatementMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord St John of Bletso, on his long, stylish and meaningful service to this House. I wish him well in the future, be he in Africa or…17 Mar 2026HANSARDSkills: Importance for the UK Economy and Quality of LifeMy Lords, I congratulate my noble friend Lord Aberdare on securing this important debate and on his truly excellent opening speech. I also congratulate the noble Lords, Lord…09 May 2024HANSARDSafety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) BillMy Lords, we do need to stop the abhorrent practices of the criminal gangs and save people dying at sea, and we do need to control our borders. I therefore commend the actions…29 Jan 2024HANSARDBiosecurity and Infectious DiseasesMy Lords, I warmly welcome the Minister and join the House in congratulating the noble Lord, Lord Trees, on securing this debate. I draw the attention of the House to my role at…18 Jan 2024HANSARDTrade BillMy Lords, before I turn to the amendments, I will begin by welcoming my noble friend the Minister to the House most warmly, as this is the first time that I have spoken on the…08 Oct 2020 Bills sponsored (1)