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HANSARDArtificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems Committee ReportMy Lords, like others, I thank the noble Lord, Lord Lisvane, for his excellent introduction and for chairing the committee so ably. I also thank all fellow colleagues on the…19 Apr 2024HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for introducing this important debate so ably. Like others, I welcome the noble Baroness, Lady Casey, and look forward to her maiden…08 Mar 2024HANSARDAnimal Welfare (Livestock Exports) BillMy Lords, I thank my noble friend the Minister for his excellent introduction to this much-awaited Bill. I warmly welcome him to his new ministerial role. I hope the Bill will…21 Feb 2024HANSARDIsrael and GazaMy Lords, women and children are always disproportionately affected by conflict. The UK considers itself a global leader on the women, peace and security agenda and holds the pen…16 Jan 2024HANSARDTaliban Relations and Afghan RefugeesMy Lords, after 9/11, when the West went into Afghanistan, we encouraged the women to come forward and play their part in public life, and they bravely responded. As my noble…05 Dec 2023HANSARDViolence Against Women and GirlsWhat are His Majesty’s Government doing to ensure that girls are not taken out of the country to undergo FGM? Is preventing FGM still a priority in our international development…04 Dec 2023HANSARDNational Health Service: 75th AnniversaryMy Lords, I welcome the opportunity to have this debate and thank the noble Lord, Lord Hunt, for having secured it. We are so very lucky to live in a country that has a health…30 Nov 2023HANSARDConflict and Climate Change in Fragile States: Support for ChildrenMy Lords, 14 of the 25 countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change are already in conflict. Does the Minister agree that the women, peace and security agenda is…28 Nov 2023HANSARDKing’s SpeechMy Lords, like others, I pay tribute to the outstanding work of the noble Baroness, Lady Goldie, and the noble Lord, Lord Ahmad, and welcome the noble Earl, Lord Minto, to his new…15 Nov 2023HANSARDAfghanistan: Aid for WomenMy Lords, I thank the Government for the moral support that they have offered to the Afghan women so far, particularly my noble friend the Minister, who has consistently met them.…11 Sept 2023HANSARDPrison: Support for Dependent ChildrenMy Lords, some women in prison are there on remand, and a high percentage of them do not go on to receive custodial sentences. Can we ensure that, wherever possible, if these…18 Jul 2023HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]That the Bill do now pass.14 Jul 2023HANSARDAnimals (Low-Welfare Activities Abroad) BillMy Lords, I stand to speak in support of this Private Member’s Bill and to congratulate Angela Richardson MP in the other place and my noble friend Lord Black on ensuring its…14 Jul 2023HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, once again, I express how grateful I am to all noble Lords who supported this Bill. I thank the Minister for his remarks, but I have to confess that I am somewhat…14 Jul 2023HANSARDWomen, Peace and Security Bill [HL]My Lords, I begin by saying a few words of thanks. First, I thank all noble Lords who spoke up and supported the Bill at Second Reading. It had support from all around the House,…14 Jul 2023HANSARDLive Animals: Export BanTo ask His Majesty’s Government whether they are going to ban the export of live animals for slaughter and fattening.10 Jul 2023HANSARDLive Animals: Export BanI thank my noble friend for his Answer. Although almost no animals are being shipped abroad at the moment, this does not mean that the trade cannot be restarted, so I am very glad…10 Jul 2023HANSARDInternational Widows DayMy Lords, as my noble friend has stated, widows suffer particular discrimination in so many countries of the world. I am delighted to hear that we offer them special help, but can…26 Jun 2023HANSARDGeneral Practitioners: Recruitment and RetentionMy Lords, I understand that often locums are paid more than GPs in practice. How can we reverse this so that we can encourage young doctors to go into GP surgeries, become general…12 Jun 2023HANSARDUkraineLike others, I congratulate the Government on all the support they are giving to Ukraine. My noble friend touched on war crimes. There has been much sexual violence perpetrated by…15 May 2023