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HANSARDIntegrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign PolicyMy Lords, we have had another fascinating and thought-provoking debate today on the integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy. One of the challenges…22 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanAs I indicated earlier, this is the start of a new chapter. The focus now will be on the political process within Afghanistan. The responsibility to take all necessary decisions…21 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanI thank the noble Lord for his welcome tribute to humanitarian relief workers, who have indeed made huge sacrifices. I am sure that the Chamber would absolutely endorse his…21 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanThe noble Baroness makes a very important point. I have paid tribute before and do so again to her enduring interest in this issue. The relocations and assistance policy, which as…21 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanWe will continue to stand with the people of Afghanistan to support a more stable, peaceful future for the country, and we wholeheartedly support the United States-led efforts to…21 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanWe are looking at the start of a new chapter for Afghanistan. We look forward to consulting closely our NATO allies and partners on the way forward. Afghanistan is now shifting…21 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanThe United Kingdom was always clear that we went into Afghanistan alongside our NATO allies. We have adjusted together, and now we will leave together. This has not been a…21 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanThe Taliban, if it seeks to realise its political goals, has to play a political role in a more stable and secure Afghanistan. It must meaningfully engage in that process. It…21 Apr 2021HANSARDAfghanistanI thank the noble Lord for his tribute to our Armed Forces and particularly for his acknowledgement of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. I entirely endorse his welcome…21 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I beg to move that this Bill do now pass, and it is with pleasure that I make that Motion and propose to make a brief speech. The Government stood on a manifesto…19 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Tunnicliffe, the noble Baroness, Lady Smith, and the noble Lord, Lord Dannatt, for their comments. I know that they continue to give me a…19 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillThat the Bill do now pass.19 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, we come to what some might argue is the least thrilling and interesting part of Report stage, but I hope I can conclude our proceedings on Report with something slightly…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, first, I thank your Lordships for your contributions. As has been indicated, Amendment 1 seeks to replace the presumption against prosecution with a requirement that the…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, once again I thank your Lordships for contributions to an important issue which is, for obvious reasons, very much to the forefront of our minds at the moment. Amendment…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, first, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Robertson, and all other noble Lords for their thoughtful contributions. We heard some exceedingly powerful speeches on these issues…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillTo all noble Lords who have contributed, I am pleased that this gesture has been received positively. I have listened carefully to the other observations, and these will be…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, I am grateful for the opportunity to make a contribution which I hope may assist the progress of the debate on this amendment. I am very conscious that I have been…13 Apr 2021HANSARDOverseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) BillMy Lords, this has been an interesting debate and I am very grateful for all the contributions that have been made. Amendment 14 proposes that the Ministry of Defence should…13 Apr 2021