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HANSARDPlastic Pollution ReductionMy Lords, is the Minister able to tell us whether the Government are supporting the women’s institute’s splendid initiative on microplastics, which is a campaign to ensure that…22 Apr 2026HANSARDInternational Women’s DayMy Lords, in thanking the noble Baroness, Lady Lloyd, for initiating and introducing this now annual debate, congratulating all the excellent maiden speeches and listening to the…06 Mar 2026HANSARDSchools and Universities: Language LearningMy Lords, it is already clear at this late stage in the debate that a very strong case has been made for action to be taken to ensure the sustainability of language learning and…08 Jan 2026HANSARDVenezuelaMy Lords, I wish to follow up on the previous question, because it seems to me that it is very good news to know that we are in touch with the opposition parties. There has always…06 Jan 2026HANSARDUK Citizens in VenezuelaMy Lords, on behalf of my noble friend Lady Rawlings, and at her request, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in her name on the Order Paper.04 Dec 2025HANSARDUK Citizens in VenezuelaIn thanking the Minister for her reply, may I press a little on the wider region and ask whether this advice and possible support will be given to British nationals in the…04 Dec 2025HANSARDTrade NegotiationsMy Lords, my noble friend Lord Sharpe pointed to the absence of any reference to the defence industry. That may be another sector that is to be dealt with in future negotiations…14 May 2025HANSARDSchools: Music and Drama AccessMy Lords—17 Dec 2024HANSARDSchools: Music and Drama AccessMy Lords, does the Minister not agree that this choice should not be limited to music and drama, and that dance should be included?17 Dec 2024HANSARDSyriaMy Lords, given that we no longer have an embassy in Damascus—although I feel sure that British embassies in neighbouring countries are being very helpful in this present…12 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords (Hereditary Peers) BillMy Lords, this is a sad day for me as we face the prospect of breaking with over 800 years of history and tradition, and development of our democracy. Since our recent debate on…11 Dec 2024HANSARDParliamentary Assembly of the Council of EuropeMy Lords, in the 10 years when I was very happily a member of the delegation to the Council of Europe, one of the most important functions that we had was to appoint the judges to…03 Dec 2024HANSARDHouse of Lords ReformMy Lords, I really should say that it was the father of the noble Lord, Lord Inglewood, who congratulated me when I made my maiden speech 40 years ago. In approaching this debate,…12 Nov 2024HANSARDSt Helena: UK ImmigrationAs I was recently in St Helena at a Commonwealth small islands conference, I was shocked to hear about this development. The education, health and other facilities for the small…22 Oct 2024HANSARDArtsMy Lords, I, too, welcome this debate, and thank the noble Lord, Lord Bragg, for securing it. As a general point, I emphasise that the arts/creative industries sector provides us…01 Feb 2024HANSARDInfected Blood Inquiry: Government ResponseMy Lords, as a former Health Minister who was called to give evidence at the inquiry, I know how thoroughly Sir Brian Langstaff conducted it. That is why it has gone on for so…19 Dec 2023HANSARDGuyana: Sovereign TerritoryMy Lords, given that the present Government of Venezuela have stated that they have always laid claim to this part of Guyana as part of their territory, can my noble friend say…12 Dec 2023HANSARDLatin AmericaThat this House takes note of the United Kingdom’s relationship with the countries of Latin America, and the political trends and economic developments in those countries.07 Dec 2023HANSARDLatin AmericaMy Lords, recent developments in the 20 countries of Latin America have drawn more media attention to the region than it normally enjoys in this country, so it is a happy…07 Dec 2023HANSARDOverseas TerritoriesMy Lords, I add my congratulations to my noble friend Lord Lancaster on having been successful in the ballot and securing this timely debate. When the late Queen died last…25 May 2023