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HANSARDCyberattack: MicrosoftMy Lords, the widespread nature of this attack shows that cybersecurity is a global issue which needs global co-operation. What steps are the Government taking to play a greater…22 Jul 2021HANSARDCovid-19 (Public Services Committee Report)I thank my noble friend Baroness Armstrong and her colleagues for this excellent report. It is a true road map for the Government to follow, coming out of Covid and taking us…22 Jul 2021HANSARDEcocideMy Lords, ecocide is a crime against human rights. The Minister, the noble Lord, Lord Callanan, yesterday promised that human rights would be taken into consideration in all…21 Jul 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland ProtocolMy Lords, trust is clearly broken and must be repaired. The protocol would not have been necessary but it is now, and it is an imperfect solution to a problem unnecessarily caused…21 Jul 2021HANSARDHuman Rights Due DiligenceGiven the complexity of supply chains and the way business with indigenous populations is conducted, will the Government give an undertaking that human rights should be written…20 Jul 2021HANSARDProcedure and PrivilegesMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity to discuss the commission’s proposal for procedures for the workings of the House of Lords from 6 September. We, as a Government and a country,…13 Jul 2021HANSARDAfghanistanMy Lords, the Americans, in their discussions with Britain, discussed giving freedom and assistance not only to Afghanistan and other countries but to the women peacebuilders and…12 Jul 2021HANSARDColombia: Human RightsMy Lords, it is concerning to learn that 83 people recently suffered gender-based violence during a social protest in Colombia. One young woman who was arbitrarily detained was…12 Jul 2021HANSARDCharities Bill [HL]My Lords, I declare my interests as in the register, as a trustee of a number of charities and as an ambassador. I welcome this Charities Bill, which was announced in the Queen’s…07 Jul 2021HANSARDRepublic of Cameroon: Economic Partnership AgreementMy Lords, I declare an interest as an emeritus board member of Vital Voices Global Partnership. I welcome my noble friend Lord Grantchester’s regret Motion on the economic…29 Jun 2021HANSARDEthiopiaMy Lords, we know the effect that malnutrition has on babies and children—from a baby’s gestation right through to the child turning three. It affects their lungs and it affects…15 Jun 2021HANSARDMyanmar (Sanctions) Regulations 2021My Lords, the Myanmar sanctions regulations—81 regulations and four schedules—are welcome and necessary. I thank the Minister for his opening speech and reassurances, but they…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCommonwealth Heads of GovernmentMy Lords, as part of the task force of the Commonwealth arising out of CHOGM, a commitment was made to allow girls aged nine to 13 to have access to HP vaccinations, as we know…27 May 2021HANSARDGenocide: Bringing Perpetrators to JusticeMy Lords, I thank my good friend, the noble Lord, Lord Alton, for arranging for this debate today and for the leadership he has given across party in the House of Lords on all…27 May 2021HANSARDOfficial Development Assistance: Landmine ClearanceCan this issue be on the table for the G7, the G20 and COP 26, because landmines are everywhere? We see that they are going to be left in Gaza. We know that in other areas, such…17 May 2021HANSARDBallymurphy Inquest FindingsMy Lords, I associate myself with the comments made by my noble friend Lord Murphy and the noble Lord, Lord Bruce. The coroner’s report emphasises the end of a legacy in Northern…17 May 2021HANSARDIntegrated Review: Development AidMy Lords, I dedicate my speech to the late Lord Judd and agree with what my colleagues have said about him. I knew him for many years and he gave us great leadership on these…28 Apr 2021HANSARDNorthern Ireland: ViolenceI support what my noble friend Lady Ritchie has said. Should the Government not decide today to pledge themselves to calling and meeting urgently the parties involved 23 years…13 Apr 2021HANSARDNazanin Zaghari-RatcliffeI would like to ask the Foreign Secretary what our policy is on state hostages. Will the Prime Minister raise the issue at the G7 meeting in Cornwall later this year?24 Mar 2021HANSARDHousing StrategyMy Lords, I want to pay my respects to Lord Greaves and his family after his untimely death. If he had been able, he would have been with us here today. It is very sad. I thank…24 Mar 2021